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xrayracer · Apr 3rd, 2008, 10:21 AM

Hi,
I've just swapped our 04 Chili Red Cooper with white bonnet stripes for a 08 Pure Silver Cooper with black stripes, the white ones were really easy to look after, wash/polish, but the black ones are proving to be a right pain I can't get the "smears" off them, does anyone have any suggestions?
I think the white ones weren't genuine MINI but fitted by dealer and the black ones are the genuine article.
Thanks in advance
David

JonnyIreland · Apr 6th, 2008, 01:35 AM

i'd also like the answer to this one!!!!
Although i have fitted matt black vinyl stripes, as opposed to glossy Mini "factory" stripes...

Sparkymike · Apr 7th, 2008, 12:39 AM

I purchase this 2008 mini new and have just washed it for the first time. One of the Black stripes had what appeared to be drips from the windshield washer. I tried to polish it off but have only make the problem worse. I too am looking for a solution.

Freedo · Apr 7th, 2008, 08:23 AM

I 'think' Autoglym do a vinyl spray. That should sort the problem. That a look in halfrauds...

xrayracer · Apr 7th, 2008, 10:51 AM

Sparky, that's what I've got as well, looks like a "run" of washer fluid, will try some of the vinyl spray. All the polishes have just left marks on them

Thanks so far

minicabrio · Apr 7th, 2008, 10:52 AM

Methalated Sprit brings vinyl up a treat - apply to a cloth and wipe over. Removes all marks and self-evaporates to a streak free finish

xrayracer · Apr 7th, 2008, 10:56 AM

Is it best to leave them alone after removing the stains, don't go near them with polish or wax??

Apr 3rd, 2008, 10:21 AM	#1
xrayracer MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Local Time: 04:52 AM Posts: 3 Offline	Cleaning Black Bonnet Stripes Hi, I've just swapped our 04 Chili Red Cooper with white bonnet stripes for a 08 Pure Silver Cooper with black stripes, the white ones were really easy to look after, wash/polish, but the black ones are proving to be a right pain I can't get the "smears" off them, does anyone have any suggestions? I think the white ones weren't genuine MINI but fitted by dealer and the black ones are the genuine article. Thanks in advance David

Apr 7th, 2008, 12:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
Sparkymike MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Local Time: 09:52 PM Posts: 1 Offline	Cleaning the black strips I purchase this 2008 mini new and have just washed it for the first time. One of the Black stripes had what appeared to be drips from the windshield washer. I tried to polish it off but have only make the problem worse. I too am looking for a solution.

Apr 7th, 2008, 08:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
Freedo MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tunbridge Wells,Kent Local Time: 04:52 AM Posts: 154 Offline	I 'think' Autoglym do a vinyl spray. That should sort the problem. That a look in halfrauds... More whiiiine please!

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Apr 6th, 2008, 01:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
JonnyIreland 1st time Cooper Owner Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tyrone, N Ireland Local Time: 04:52 AM Posts: 31 Offline	i'd also like the answer to this one!!!! Although i have fitted matt black vinyl stripes, as opposed to glossy Mini "factory" stripes...

Apr 7th, 2008, 10:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
xrayracer MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Local Time: 04:52 AM Posts: 3 Offline	Sparky, that's what I've got as well, looks like a "run" of washer fluid, will try some of the vinyl spray. All the polishes have just left marks on them Thanks so far

Apr 7th, 2008, 10:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
minicabrio Back in a MINI Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 04:52 AM Posts: 15,028 Offline	Methalated Sprit brings vinyl up a treat - apply to a cloth and wipe over. Removes all marks and self-evaporates to a streak free finish

Apr 7th, 2008, 10:56 AM	#7 (permalink)
xrayracer MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Local Time: 04:52 AM Posts: 3 Offline	Is it best to leave them alone after removing the stains, don't go near them with polish or wax??

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