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richinop · Aug 20th, 2004, 03:45 PM

OK, I know this might be stretching things a wee bit, but has anyone had any experience with mirror chrome stripes? Do you have any pictures? I have tried to research FAQ and Galleries to no avail. Internet searches tell me it is available and can be done, but with some downside, i.e.: shorter stripe life-span. I'm waiting for an all black MCS and I had this vision of chrome on black. Too much? Maybe, but you only go around once in life. Thanks for your assistance. Regards, Rich

WENZOR007 · Aug 20th, 2004, 03:53 PM

i dont have any pictures but i can give u a good deal on chrome stripes whenever you fiigure out if u want them or not!

i will try to photoshop something for you. This is for a regular cooper right?

richinop · Aug 20th, 2004, 04:06 PM

This is a MC S model. Any information you have would be appreciated. Thanls.

alexpalex · Aug 21st, 2004, 03:54 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by richinop

OK, I know this might be stretching things a wee bit, but has anyone had any experience with mirror chrome stripes? Do you have any pictures? I have tried to research FAQ and Galleries to no avail. Internet searches tell me it is available and can be done, but with some downside, i.e.: shorter stripe life-span. I'm waiting for an all black MCS and I had this vision of chrome on black. Too much? Maybe, but you only go around once in life. Thanks for your assistance. Regards, Rich

Don't use chrome vinyl on you paintwork. The Chrome is a brushed polyester film, and has an outdoor life expectancy of only 3 months. This film is non conformable, and would be almost impossible to apply around the front of the MCS bonnet. Not only that, the adhesive used on this range of materials, regardless of brand is a permanent acrylic, and will bond into the paintwork, leaving you with an embossed area on your paintwork. There is no way this can be polished out, and would require a respray to rectify.

I know all this from 15 years experience in the manufacture of vehicle graphics. And I have seen the nasty results of chrome film on car paintwork...

Try 3M 680C reflective instead...in white or for the more subtle look go for reflective black...I kid you not...it reflects back dusky silver at night, and during the day as the light catches it, you get a dark metallic grey reflection.

Cooperchris · Aug 21st, 2004, 08:41 PM

What about magnetic chrome stripes? They wouldnt damage the paintwork and could come off anytime you want. Would that work?
cheers

jon vital · Sep 13th, 2004, 06:59 PM

Maybe, but it might not conform round the curve of the bonnet and also would be prone to getting nicked.

One way round it is to fit normal vinyl stripes with the chrome on top. You could then have it like the original stripes with the black or white edging.

kgouin · Sep 14th, 2004, 05:38 AM

What about getting the stripes painted on? If you are planning on keeping the stripes forever, you could do that.

Aug 20th, 2004, 03:45 PM	#1
richinop MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Fernandina Beach, FL Local Time: 07:51 PM Posts: 6 Offline	Mirror Chrome Stripes OK, I know this might be stretching things a wee bit, but has anyone had any experience with mirror chrome stripes? Do you have any pictures? I have tried to research FAQ and Galleries to no avail. Internet searches tell me it is available and can be done, but with some downside, i.e.: shorter stripe life-span. I'm waiting for an all black MCS and I had this vision of chrome on black. Too much? Maybe, but you only go around once in life. Thanks for your assistance. Regards, Rich

Aug 20th, 2004, 03:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
WENZOR007 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Northern California Local Time: 03:51 PM Posts: 105 Offline	i dont have any pictures but i can give u a good deal on chrome stripes whenever you fiigure out if u want them or not! i will try to photoshop something for you. This is for a regular cooper right? My MCS is Mightier than your MC

Aug 21st, 2004, 08:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
Cooperchris The REAL King of Bling My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 12:51 AM Posts: 261 Offline	What about magnetic chrome stripes? They wouldnt damage the paintwork and could come off anytime you want. Would that work? cheers PS/B Cooper

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Aug 20th, 2004, 04:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
richinop MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Fernandina Beach, FL Local Time: 07:51 PM Posts: 6 Offline	This is a MC S model. Any information you have would be appreciated. Thanls.

Aug 21st, 2004, 03:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
alexpalex MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Perth Local Time: 07:51 AM Posts: 297 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by richinop OK, I know this might be stretching things a wee bit, but has anyone had any experience with mirror chrome stripes? Do you have any pictures? I have tried to research FAQ and Galleries to no avail. Internet searches tell me it is available and can be done, but with some downside, i.e.: shorter stripe life-span. I'm waiting for an all black MCS and I had this vision of chrome on black. Too much? Maybe, but you only go around once in life. Thanks for your assistance. Regards, Rich Don't use chrome vinyl on you paintwork. The Chrome is a brushed polyester film, and has an outdoor life expectancy of only 3 months. This film is non conformable, and would be almost impossible to apply around the front of the MCS bonnet. Not only that, the adhesive used on this range of materials, regardless of brand is a permanent acrylic, and will bond into the paintwork, leaving you with an embossed area on your paintwork. There is no way this can be polished out, and would require a respray to rectify. I know all this from 15 years experience in the manufacture of vehicle graphics. And I have seen the nasty results of chrome film on car paintwork... Try 3M 680C reflective instead...in white or for the more subtle look go for reflective black...I kid you not...it reflects back dusky silver at night, and during the day as the light catches it, you get a dark metallic grey reflection.

Sep 13th, 2004, 06:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
jon vital MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Essex Local Time: 11:51 PM Posts: 605 Offline	Maybe, but it might not conform round the curve of the bonnet and also would be prone to getting nicked. One way round it is to fit normal vinyl stripes with the chrome on top. You could then have it like the original stripes with the black or white edging.

Sep 14th, 2004, 05:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
kgouin kgouin Join Date: May 2004 Location: Barre, MA Local Time: 07:51 PM Posts: 477 Offline	What about getting the stripes painted on? If you are planning on keeping the stripes forever, you could do that.

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