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Pepper-Cooper · Jan 31st, 2005, 05:50 PM

Don't be alarmed just yet - but this is what happened to my previous Cooper. When I bought the car (2nd hand) the dealership (not a BMW dealership) had vinyl stripes made up and applied to the car - looked like originals. When I had the bonnet resprayed because of a major stone chip incident - when the stripes were removed, we had discovered that the vinyl (or the glue of the vinyl) had actually eaten into the paint and left a faint line at each end of the stripe (ended up with four of these lines). I don't know if vinyl differ from one make to the other or if the glue they use is pretty much the same. When I asked the bodyshop about this, they said they get this a lot on vehicles with signs or lettering on the side where it has 'eaten' into the paint.

Just a warning... and something to consider.

Pepper-Cooper

alexpalex · Jan 31st, 2005, 11:51 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Pepper-Cooper

Don't be alarmed just yet - but this is what happened to my previous Cooper. When I bought the car (2nd hand) the dealership (not a BMW dealership) had vinyl striped made up and applied to the car - looked like originals. When I had the bonner resprayed because of a major stone chip incident - when the striped were removed, we had discovered that the vinyl (or the glue of the vinyl) had actually eaten into the pain and left a faint line at each end of the stripe (ended up with four of these lines). I don't know if vinyl differ from one make to the other or if the glue they use is pretty much the same. When I asked the bodyshop about this, they said they get this a lot on vehicles with signs or lettering on the side where it has 'eaten' into the paint.

Just a warning... and something to consider.

Pepper-Cooper

I have been telling this to everyone for months..!

minigolf · Feb 1st, 2005, 01:33 AM

So is it just an accepted problem, or one that can be avoided by using the "proper" vinyls?

alexpalex · Feb 1st, 2005, 02:49 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf

So is it just an accepted problem, or one that can be avoided by using the "proper" vinyls?

This can all be avoided if the correct materials are used.

There are plenty of reputable companies around, some people only consider the upfront costs, and if they can save a few dollars.

You would never go to a monkey to service your car...

LeiChat · Feb 9th, 2005, 12:24 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by alexpalex

I have been telling this to everyone for months..!

"Further to our email on the 2nd, our local dealer has spoken to BMW who say that they have no issues with decals unless the decal damages the paint, which up to now has never been heard of."

Guess the OP should let BMW it has been seen and not (just) heard.

bigshunt · Feb 9th, 2005, 11:06 AM

Thats really interesting different from info I got, because they put this copyright logo in the decal. Which from my information was put in by BMW to stop people using unofficial product.

My advice would be before going ahead is get it in writing, I admit I am sceptical and I hope your info is correct its good news for everyone looking for an individual look. Just never sure about any manufacturer with any unofficial product, tell you one thing to get a car deal then back track if it goes wrong

Once had similar situation with wheels.

Does anyone at the top of mini2 have any connectuions at BMW to get an official postion, as i would love to do something individual.

alexpalex · Feb 10th, 2005, 06:49 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by LeiChat

"Further to our email on the 2nd, our local dealer has spoken to BMW who say that they have no issues with decals unless the decal damages the paint, which up to now has never been heard of."

Guess the OP should let BMW it has been seen and not (just) heard.

Like it reads in the post, No problem UNLESS the decal damages the paint.

In other words, it is your choice, they will not be in any way responsible for damage.

Now all you have to do is choose a material they recommend. Or choose a material guaranteed not to damage your paint, and backed up by a 3M warranty...

Jan 31st, 2005, 05:50 PM	#1
Pepper-Cooper MINI Nut Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: George, South Africa Local Time: 01:59 AM Posts: 250 Offline	Graphics - a possible danger! Don't be alarmed just yet - but this is what happened to my previous Cooper. When I bought the car (2nd hand) the dealership (not a BMW dealership) had vinyl stripes made up and applied to the car - looked like originals. When I had the bonnet resprayed because of a major stone chip incident - when the stripes were removed, we had discovered that the vinyl (or the glue of the vinyl) had actually eaten into the paint and left a faint line at each end of the stripe (ended up with four of these lines). I don't know if vinyl differ from one make to the other or if the glue they use is pretty much the same. When I asked the bodyshop about this, they said they get this a lot on vehicles with signs or lettering on the side where it has 'eaten' into the paint. Just a warning... and something to consider. Pepper-Cooper Last edited by Pepper-Cooper : Feb 1st, 2005 at 05:28 PM.

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minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 10:59 AM Posts: 13,849 Offline	So is it just an accepted problem, or one that can be avoided by using the "proper" vinyls? Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

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Jan 31st, 2005, 11:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
alexpalex MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Perth Local Time: 07:59 AM Posts: 297 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Pepper-Cooper Don't be alarmed just yet - but this is what happened to my previous Cooper. When I bought the car (2nd hand) the dealership (not a BMW dealership) had vinyl striped made up and applied to the car - looked like originals. When I had the bonner resprayed because of a major stone chip incident - when the striped were removed, we had discovered that the vinyl (or the glue of the vinyl) had actually eaten into the pain and left a faint line at each end of the stripe (ended up with four of these lines). I don't know if vinyl differ from one make to the other or if the glue they use is pretty much the same. When I asked the bodyshop about this, they said they get this a lot on vehicles with signs or lettering on the side where it has 'eaten' into the paint. Just a warning... and something to consider. Pepper-Cooper I have been telling this to everyone for months..!

Feb 1st, 2005, 02:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
alexpalex MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Perth Local Time: 07:59 AM Posts: 297 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf So is it just an accepted problem, or one that can be avoided by using the "proper" vinyls? This can all be avoided if the correct materials are used. There are plenty of reputable companies around, some people only consider the upfront costs, and if they can save a few dollars. You would never go to a monkey to service your car...

Feb 9th, 2005, 12:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
LeiChat MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: uk Local Time: 12:59 AM Posts: 68 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by alexpalex I have been telling this to everyone for months..! "Further to our email on the 2nd, our local dealer has spoken to BMW who say that they have no issues with decals unless the decal damages the paint, which up to now has never been heard of." Guess the OP should let BMW it has been seen and not (just) heard.

Feb 9th, 2005, 11:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
bigshunt MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2004 Local Time: 12:59 AM Posts: 145 Offline	Thats really interesting different from info I got, because they put this copyright logo in the decal. Which from my information was put in by BMW to stop people using unofficial product. My advice would be before going ahead is get it in writing, I admit I am sceptical and I hope your info is correct its good news for everyone looking for an individual look. Just never sure about any manufacturer with any unofficial product, tell you one thing to get a car deal then back track if it goes wrong Once had similar situation with wheels. Does anyone at the top of mini2 have any connectuions at BMW to get an official postion, as i would love to do something individual.

Feb 10th, 2005, 06:49 AM	#7 (permalink)
alexpalex MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Perth Local Time: 07:59 AM Posts: 297 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by LeiChat "Further to our email on the 2nd, our local dealer has spoken to BMW who say that they have no issues with decals unless the decal damages the paint, which up to now has never been heard of." Guess the OP should let BMW it has been seen and not (just) heard. Like it reads in the post, No problem UNLESS the decal damages the paint. In other words, it is your choice, they will not be in any way responsible for damage. Now all you have to do is choose a material they recommend. Or choose a material guaranteed not to damage your paint, and backed up by a 3M warranty...

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