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majorfracas · May 12th, 2004, 02:52 AM

I tried my hand at making my own roof top flag.

Any body else got one?

Mini_Blake · May 12th, 2004, 04:20 AM

Graphic looks good, not my cup of tea but whatever floats your boat captain

SugarBelly · May 12th, 2004, 05:56 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by majorfracas

Any body else got one?

Superb job, majorfracas!

I'm interested to know how you created it. Please share a "How-To."

-Lucy

majorfracas · May 14th, 2004, 07:10 PM

I just used a drawing program to create the graphic ( sodipodi ), scaled it up to the correct size and printed it out on multiple pieces of paper. I taped the paper together to create the full size layout. Then I cut each piece and used it as a pattern to cut out the self-adhesive vinyl (purchased from Rally Grafix ). Then it's just peel and stick. (Actually this is the hardest part and I've got bubbles, creases and tears in the vinyl to prove it.)

BTW, I also decided to make sure the graphic would fully fit within the sunroof, as I was uncertain as to how long I wanted to keep it on. I figure if it only lasts the summer, then that's OK. I suspect it may be removed from glass with some ease and less chance of damaging the paint.

Mini-G · May 14th, 2004, 11:20 PM

Now thats what i call different!!!!! well done!!!

binkydognose · May 15th, 2004, 04:55 AM

http://www.binkydognose.com/myroof1.jpg
http://www.binkydognose.com/myroof2.jpg
http://www.binkydognose.com/myroof3.jpg
Designed in a 3D program I use and printed by a friend in the business.
Your's came out great btw!

Quote: Originally Posted by majorfracas

I tried my hand at making my own roof top flag.

Any body else got one?

Smurfn · May 15th, 2004, 01:40 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by majorfracas

I tried my hand at making my own roof top flag.

Any body else got one?

Very good. Looks very professional. Is this your first attempt at something like this? If so you did a fantastic job

jwardell · May 15th, 2004, 05:22 PM

I love 'em! I was going to get checkerboard sunroof when I get my Mini but I've got a month to brainstorm somehing cool. You guys did a great job.

majorfracas · May 16th, 2004, 12:54 PM

Binkydognose: Well done! Very nice graphic and even better that it's one-of-a-kind.

As far as the quality of my roof, it is strictly a hack job. If you saw it up close, you would not be impressed. I'm pleased with the graphic, it's the application that is lacking. Next time, I may have to go the route of Binkydognose...if I only had a friend in the business. ;-)

Is your friend willing to extend special prices to mini2-ers?

Cheers!

binkydognose · May 18th, 2004, 12:33 AM

Thanks! I would hope MINI2'ers would get a good price, most probably. His name is Brandon and his family business is http://www.gorepro.com in Phoenix Arizona.
(hope it's OK to post this, not really an advert is it?) brandon@gorepro.com

Quote: Originally Posted by majorfracas

if I only had a friend in the business. ;-)

Is your friend willing to extend special prices to mini2-ers?

Cheers!

ruthie · May 18th, 2004, 01:19 AM

These aren't DIY, but some of them are really great. Have you seen this thread yet?

http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...oof+graph ics

May 12th, 2004, 02:52 AM	#1
majorfracas MINI2 Newbie $majorfracas's Avatar$ Join Date: Jul 2002 Local Time: 07:42 PM Posts: 40 Offline	D.I.Y. Roof Graphics...Anybody else got one? I tried my hand at making my own roof top flag. Any body else got one? Attached Thumbnails Silver/Black Cooper CVT with a few options
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May 14th, 2004, 07:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
majorfracas MINI2 Newbie $majorfracas's Avatar$ Join Date: Jul 2002 Local Time: 07:42 PM Posts: 40 Offline	I just used a drawing program to create the graphic ( sodipodi ), scaled it up to the correct size and printed it out on multiple pieces of paper. I taped the paper together to create the full size layout. Then I cut each piece and used it as a pattern to cut out the self-adhesive vinyl (purchased from Rally Grafix ). Then it's just peel and stick. (Actually this is the hardest part and I've got bubbles, creases and tears in the vinyl to prove it.) BTW, I also decided to make sure the graphic would fully fit within the sunroof, as I was uncertain as to how long I wanted to keep it on. I figure if it only lasts the summer, then that's OK. I suspect it may be removed from glass with some ease and less chance of damaging the paint. Silver/Black Cooper CVT with a few options
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May 14th, 2004, 11:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mini-G MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: kent Local Time: 11:42 PM Posts: 172 Offline	Now thats what i call different!!!!! well done!!! I feel so bad drivin so hard!

May 15th, 2004, 04:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
binkydognose Dry Heat Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Phoenix Arizona USA Local Time: 04:42 PM Posts: 198 Offline	Sure! http://www.binkydognose.com/myroof1.jpg http://www.binkydognose.com/myroof2.jpg http://www.binkydognose.com/myroof3.jpg Designed in a 3D program I use and printed by a friend in the business. Your's came out great btw! Quote: Originally Posted by majorfracas I tried my hand at making my own roof top flag. Any body else got one? Mike

May 15th, 2004, 01:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
Smurfn Smurfing Around Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Newcastle, NSW Local Time: 09:42 AM Posts: 42,149 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by majorfracas I tried my hand at making my own roof top flag. Any body else got one? Very good. Looks very professional. Is this your first attempt at something like this? If so you did a fantastic job http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheezelsmurf/

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May 12th, 2004, 04:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mini_Blake MINI2 lurker Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Woolhope, Hereford Local Time: 11:42 PM Posts: 677 Offline	Graphic looks good, not my cup of tea but whatever floats your boat captain

May 12th, 2004, 05:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
SugarBelly MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: MadTown, Midwest Local Time: 06:42 PM Posts: 493 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by majorfracas Any body else got one? *Superb job, majorfracas!* I'm interested to know how you created it. Please share a "How-To." -Lucy

May 15th, 2004, 05:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
jwardell MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Newton, MA Local Time: 06:42 PM Posts: 5,410 Offline	I love 'em! I was going to get checkerboard sunroof when I get my Mini but I've got a month to brainstorm somehing cool. You guys did a great job. http://www.jwardell.com/mini/

May 16th, 2004, 12:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
majorfracas MINI2 Newbie $majorfracas's Avatar$ Join Date: Jul 2002 Local Time: 07:42 PM Posts: 40 Offline	Binkydognose: Well done! Very nice graphic and even better that it's one-of-a-kind. As far as the quality of my roof, it is strictly a hack job. If you saw it up close, you would not be impressed. I'm pleased with the graphic, it's the application that is lacking. Next time, I may have to go the route of Binkydognose...if I only had a friend in the business. ;-) Is your friend willing to extend special prices to mini2-ers? Cheers! Silver/Black Cooper CVT with a few options
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May 18th, 2004, 12:33 AM	#10 (permalink)
binkydognose Dry Heat Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Phoenix Arizona USA Local Time: 04:42 PM Posts: 198 Offline	Thanks! I would hope MINI2'ers would get a good price, most probably. His name is Brandon and his family business is http://www.gorepro.com in Phoenix Arizona. (hope it's OK to post this, not really an advert is it?) brandon@gorepro.com Quote: Originally Posted by majorfracas if I only had a friend in the business. ;-) Is your friend willing to extend special prices to mini2-ers? Cheers! Mike

May 18th, 2004, 01:19 AM	#11 (permalink)
ruthie tickle tickle Join Date: Feb 2003 Local Time: 06:42 PM Posts: 19,063 Offline	These aren't DIY, but some of them are really great. Have you seen this thread yet? http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...oof+graph ics "Sunshine and Peace." - Maxamini

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