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humbug · Jul 19th, 2005, 07:13 PM

Over the last two weeks my silver viper stripes have discoloured to a light browny colour in patches over the bonnet and roof. The front bumper, boot and spoiler are ok. The colour seems to be 'in' the vinyl stripe and does not wash off. i dont want to scrub too hard as it will likely damage the stripe itself.

I have tried the usual checklist of troubleshooting;-

do I park under a tree? no - rear spoiler is also clean

has someone poured/put something on the car? no - nothing visible on paintwork

have I followed a car which has splashed/sprayed/exhausted something? no - front bumper is fine

have I used the wrong cleaning stuff? no - Autoglym products only, I have used the same stuff for 2 years.

no-one else has cleaned the car

stripes are dealer fitted items on original delivery

anyone got any ideas?

Mini dealer was also puzzled and is investigating. I dont want to have to pay out for refitting stripes if it is a bodywork/warranty problem. but if it is vandalism or accidental, I dont want to argue with the dealer when its not their fault.

any ideas please post

TonyM · Jul 25th, 2005, 12:03 PM

Similar problem here

http://www.mini2.com/forum/exterior/96381-vinyl-problem.html

TonyM · Jul 27th, 2005, 01:50 PM

The dealers are going to replace our roof decal under warranty

humbug · Jul 28th, 2005, 08:10 PM

thanks for the heads up about the other thread, I'll chase the dealer and see what they have to say.

i'm not impressed if the stripes are only guaranteed for three years

janeyb · Aug 15th, 2006, 04:14 PM

I have the same problem and have been to sort it out this week but was told that they are only guaranteed for 2 years as viper stripes are classed as accessories! The area manager is looking into it for me at the moment so I'll let you know the outcome.

Jul 19th, 2005, 07:13 PM	#1
humbug MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: manchester Local Time: 12:13 AM Posts: 30 Offline	Discoloured Stripes?? Over the last two weeks my silver viper stripes have discoloured to a light browny colour in patches over the bonnet and roof. The front bumper, boot and spoiler are ok. The colour seems to be 'in' the vinyl stripe and does not wash off. i dont want to scrub too hard as it will likely damage the stripe itself. I have tried the usual checklist of troubleshooting;- do I park under a tree? no - rear spoiler is also clean has someone poured/put something on the car? no - nothing visible on paintwork have I followed a car which has splashed/sprayed/exhausted something? no - front bumper is fine have I used the wrong cleaning stuff? no - Autoglym products only, I have used the same stuff for 2 years. no-one else has cleaned the car stripes are dealer fitted items on original delivery anyone got any ideas? Mini dealer was also puzzled and is investigating. I dont want to have to pay out for refitting stripes if it is a bodywork/warranty problem. but if it is vandalism or accidental, I dont want to argue with the dealer when its not their fault. any ideas please post sb/b mc big grin on my face!

Jul 28th, 2005, 08:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
humbug MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: manchester Local Time: 12:13 AM Posts: 30 Offline	thanks for the heads up about the other thread, I'll chase the dealer and see what they have to say. i'm not impressed if the stripes are only guaranteed for three years sb/b mc big grin on my face!

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Jul 25th, 2005, 12:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
TonyM MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Stonehouse, Glos Local Time: 12:13 AM Posts: 1,026 Offline	Similar problem here http://www.mini2.com/forum/exterior/96381-vinyl-problem.html

Jul 27th, 2005, 01:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
TonyM MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Stonehouse, Glos Local Time: 12:13 AM Posts: 1,026 Offline	The dealers are going to replace our roof decal under warranty

Aug 15th, 2006, 04:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
janeyb MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Local Time: 12:13 AM Posts: 1 Offline	I have the same problem and have been to sort it out this week but was told that they are only guaranteed for 2 years as viper stripes are classed as accessories! The area manager is looking into it for me at the moment so I'll let you know the outcome.

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