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JamesBond · Aug 5th, 2005, 02:17 AM

This has to be the most ill advised mod...I had my stripes on for almost 2 yrs and decided to remove them due to yellowing etc. REGRET....Why did I ever apply vinyl to my brand new car?? Getting the adhesive residue off was a nightmare. I tried all sorts of products, 3M etc and still, I am working on the hood 3 hours later.

I say grrrr at bonnet stripes.

gtshnzr · Aug 5th, 2005, 03:17 AM

Certain types of 3M vinyl are not recommended for automotive applications. I understand that what I put on my car is a non-automotive type of vinyl, but I liked the color and will live with the consequences.

At least I knew that going in. Sorry you got "surprised" by one of the after-market vendors.

Not sure what to do about the residue (clay bar the car's bonnet?), but maybe someone in the detailing section of NEMINI.org can help you out. ANTSMINI is pretty good on detailing tips.

JamesBond · Aug 5th, 2005, 04:18 AM

Thanks! I managed ot get most of it off...It think I lost 10lbs in the process. 90 degree heat is not good. ;-)

OzDave · Aug 5th, 2005, 05:49 AM

In Australia we have a local product called Eucalyptus Oil. It is distilled from Eucalyptus leaves and is an excellent liquid to remove glue residues and stains. Maybe you can get some from a pharmacy or chemist or whatever you call it over there. Also it's very good to put some drops on a cloth to inhale and clear your nasal passages. Every house would have some for spot cleaning down under though.
I should add that it is a 100% natural product and should be fine to use on the car surface. Just moisten a soft cloth with the oil and rub gently. It is commonly used to remove chewing/bubble gum from surfaces.

Timothy · Aug 10th, 2005, 11:57 AM

I've just taken mine off my second hand MCS and used WD-40 to get the sticky stuff of, just give it a quick spray....leave it for 5 mins and it all comes of with a little wipe.

JamesBond · Aug 10th, 2005, 06:51 PM

Yeah, I was not very patient....I could not wait long enough to get that muck off my bonnet.

I must say, I like the Mini without em now. Looks a bit bulkier??

jggonzalez · Aug 10th, 2005, 08:28 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by JamesBond

Thanks! I managed ot get most of it off...It think I lost 10lbs in the process. 90 degree heat is not good. ;-)

Maybe I'll add some and make my wife take them off..

bjerk · Aug 10th, 2005, 09:24 PM

'goo-gone' does the trick for me when i need to remove sticky stuff. again, just let it soak a bit they wipe clean. very easy. but i've never used it on a car before. i'm not sure it will harm the paint. probably not

GregF · Aug 10th, 2005, 10:49 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by jggonzalez

Maybe I'll add some and make my wife take them off..

zhigadum · Aug 11th, 2005, 12:17 AM

Just curious; did the paint under the bonnets stripes match the rest of the paint (no color fading/wear issues?)

thebluecanary · Aug 12th, 2005, 01:05 PM

Another thing that takes that sticky junk off really well is Electric Saving After Shave. I know its odd, but it works. I use it all the time to get that stuff off glass. Not sure how it would work on paint.

Aug 5th, 2005, 02:17 AM	#1
JamesBond MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New York City Local Time: 06:07 AM Posts: 72 Offline	Bonnet Stripes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This has to be the most ill advised mod...I had my stripes on for almost 2 yrs and decided to remove them due to yellowing etc. REGRET....Why did I ever apply vinyl to my brand new car?? Getting the adhesive residue off was a nightmare. I tried all sorts of products, 3M etc and still, I am working on the hood 3 hours later. I say grrrr at bonnet stripes. Ahh yes Money Penny....... Last edited by SoggyCornFlakes : Aug 5th, 2005 at 08:12 AM.

Aug 5th, 2005, 03:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
gtshnzr MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: green oaks Local Time: 05:07 AM Posts: 495 Offline	Certain types of 3M vinyl are not recommended for automotive applications. I understand that what I put on my car is a non-automotive type of vinyl, but I liked the color and will live with the consequences. At least I knew that going in. Sorry you got "surprised" by one of the after-market vendors. Not sure what to do about the residue (clay bar the car's bonnet?), but maybe someone in the detailing section of NEMINI.org can help you out. ANTSMINI is pretty good on detailing tips. Early is on time; On time is late.

Aug 5th, 2005, 04:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
JamesBond MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New York City Local Time: 06:07 AM Posts: 72 Offline	Thanks! I managed ot get most of it off...It think I lost 10lbs in the process. 90 degree heat is not good. ;-) Ahh yes Money Penny.......

Aug 10th, 2005, 06:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
JamesBond MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New York City Local Time: 06:07 AM Posts: 72 Offline	Yeah, I was not very patient....I could not wait long enough to get that muck off my bonnet. I must say, I like the Mini without em now. Looks a bit bulkier?? Ahh yes Money Penny.......

Aug 10th, 2005, 08:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
jggonzalez MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Austin, Texas, USA Local Time: 04:07 AM Posts: 46 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by JamesBond Thanks! I managed ot get most of it off...It think I lost 10lbs in the process. 90 degree heat is not good. ;-) Maybe I'll add some and make my wife take them off.. Cheers, Joe Gonzalez 2005 MC HB/W

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Aug 5th, 2005, 05:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
OzDave I've been MINI'd Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bowral,NSW Australia Local Time: 08:07 PM Posts: 120 Offline	In Australia we have a local product called Eucalyptus Oil. It is distilled from Eucalyptus leaves and is an excellent liquid to remove glue residues and stains. Maybe you can get some from a pharmacy or chemist or whatever you call it over there. Also it's very good to put some drops on a cloth to inhale and clear your nasal passages. Every house would have some for spot cleaning down under though. I should add that it is a 100% natural product and should be fine to use on the car surface. Just moisten a soft cloth with the oil and rub gently. It is commonly used to remove chewing/bubble gum from surfaces.

Aug 10th, 2005, 11:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
Timothy MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London Local Time: 11:07 AM Posts: 7 Offline	I've just taken mine off my second hand MCS and used WD-40 to get the sticky stuff of, just give it a quick spray....leave it for 5 mins and it all comes of with a little wipe.

Aug 10th, 2005, 09:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
bjerk mini dee Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: nw burbs of chicago Local Time: 05:07 AM Posts: 103 Offline	'goo-gone' does the trick for me when i need to remove sticky stuff. again, just let it soak a bit they wipe clean. very easy. but i've never used it on a car before. i'm not sure it will harm the paint. probably not "In a forest pitch dark, glows the tiniest spark, grows into a flame, like me, like me"

Aug 10th, 2005, 10:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
GregF MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Florida Local Time: 06:07 AM Posts: 506 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by jggonzalez Maybe I'll add some and make my wife take them off..

Aug 11th, 2005, 12:17 AM	#10 (permalink)
zhigadum MTN MINI Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Eastern US Local Time: 05:07 AM Posts: 144 Offline	Just curious; did the paint under the bonnets stripes match the rest of the paint (no color fading/wear issues?)

Aug 12th, 2005, 01:05 PM	#11 (permalink)
thebluecanary MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2005 Location: St. Louis, MO Local Time: 05:07 AM Posts: 75 Offline	Another thing that takes that sticky junk off really well is Electric Saving After Shave. I know its odd, but it works. I use it all the time to get that stuff off glass. Not sure how it would work on paint.

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