Interior/Exterior Interior and exterior modifications for Cooper (R50), Cabrio (R52), and Cooper S (R53) MINIs.

Interior/Exterior Don't drive removable bonnet stripes on the freeway

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Old May 31, 2003 | 10:27 AM
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I lost one of my bonnet stripes even though they were on correct, I guess the wind found a little flap and it became a big flap and then.... the bonnet stripe went byebye

I guess I'll have to get the real thing.
 
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Old May 31, 2003 | 11:29 AM
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Sorry to hear that. Were they magnetic or static cling?
 
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Old May 31, 2003 | 11:32 AM
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static cling
 
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Old May 31, 2003 | 11:41 AM
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Mate, lifes too short to live in doubt. Just put some real vynil ones and you never have to worry about them. Trust me, they look good! Keep on motoring
 
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Old May 31, 2003 | 11:45 AM
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Uh Oh - that's a bummer :smile:

Chow!


Donna
 
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Old May 31, 2003 | 11:55 AM
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If installed properly, these decals will not come off at speed.

It is very crucial that the decal is floated over a very weak detergent solution and that a good squeegee is used to get them off. Also, letting the decal "cure" on there for a day or so before high speeds helps.

Another good tip is to make sure that the leading edge is perfectly adhered. If a little corner comes loose, it will roll itself off at speed.

Sorry you lost one though, that has got to be annoying as heck!
 
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