Hey guys, could really use some advice here.
Had a little incident today as I was power washing the Minis. Got a little too close to mom's R58 and tore right through the rear stripes. I really need to know where I can locate OEM stripes for this thing now, I feel really bad about it to say the least.
I did a search of the forum and closest thing I could find was a dead link to theminipartstore with another member looking for blue stripes for their R58. I'm at a loss here. Suggestions or should I just take it to the dealer?
Thanks
Had a little incident today as I was power washing the Minis. Got a little too close to mom's R58 and tore right through the rear stripes. I really need to know where I can locate OEM stripes for this thing now, I feel really bad about it to say the least.
I did a search of the forum and closest thing I could find was a dead link to theminipartstore with another member looking for blue stripes for their R58. I'm at a loss here. Suggestions or should I just take it to the dealer?
Thanks
There are a black set on uk eBay for around £70.00
Took me about 4 hours to get the stripes and glue off my roadster
Took me about 4 hours to get the stripes and glue off my roadster
Hey so just an update
I've been scouring the web and came across a website that has all stripes and 48hour shipping free (US as far as I know)
StripeMyMini.com in case anyone else needs it.
Also thanks for the reply I tried eBay too but I'm always a little sketchy of those guys. Much appreciated all the same
I've been scouring the web and came across a website that has all stripes and 48hour shipping free (US as far as I know)
StripeMyMini.com in case anyone else needs it.
Also thanks for the reply I tried eBay too but I'm always a little sketchy of those guys. Much appreciated all the same
More importantly and a warning to others, MINIs do NOT like to be power washed or run thru automated car washes, they do not play well together. This forum is full of negative outcomes associated with the subject.
Believe me I learned my lesson 
the hard way anyway. Why I prefer to handwash my R61. In this case my impatience got the best of me
the hard way anyway. Why I prefer to handwash my R61. In this case my impatience got the best of me
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Glad I read this...I've been wondering if they can be run through the automatic (touch-less) car wash. I'm sensing an emphatic no... Good luck with your mom's stripes!
Too bad the moderator can't put that admonition and a few others like it right on the banner headline of the forum.
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I purchased mine via ebay in the uk from a company in germany they came precut to size as would the BMW ones at a fraction of the price and they come with different options as you can see I chose the ones with the smaller stripe at the side .... they look cool
I reccomend a warm hot day it helps with removal of the old stripes the adhesive is pretty strong
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Viper-Str...IAAOSwD0lUe0t2
I reccomend a warm hot day it helps with removal of the old stripes the adhesive is pretty strong
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Viper-Str...IAAOSwD0lUe0t2
Those look really good 
Quality is definitely to factory standards from what I can see.
Did you catch the name of the company itself? I'd like to look into that as an alternative
Quality is definitely to factory standards from what I can see.
Did you catch the name of the company itself? I'd like to look into that as an alternative
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Yes difinately Oem standards.
Here’s their site you may need google translate to help but when I enquired about them prior to purchase they were very helpful and in English.
https://www.sbcardesign.de/?page=impressum&editor=
Just to add they come llike the Bmw ones separate sheets.
You spray a weak solution of water and detergent slide them on and once tack taped into place you use a credit card or whatever to squeegy the water out then they stick .. instructions are sent it’s the set
Hope this helps
Here’s their site you may need google translate to help but when I enquired about them prior to purchase they were very helpful and in English.
https://www.sbcardesign.de/?page=impressum&editor=
Just to add they come llike the Bmw ones separate sheets.
You spray a weak solution of water and detergent slide them on and once tack taped into place you use a credit card or whatever to squeegy the water out then they stick .. instructions are sent it’s the set
Hope this helps
Much appreciated!
Your MINI looks great, hopefully I can get the same done for mom's
Your MINI looks great, hopefully I can get the same done for mom's
We are so beyond owe at this point. If she knew how to drive a manual my Paceman would be forfeit
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Lol...I’m in South Carolina as I type on a naval ship visiting here ... and yup some people defiantly don’t know how to drive a manual.... to drive a manual coupe is fun as *****
I can’t wait to get home on my hard earned leave and fire mine back up after a four month period sat on my drive.... she’s gunna get a beasting as we say in th UK
I can’t wait to get home on my hard earned leave and fire mine back up after a four month period sat on my drive.... she’s gunna get a beasting as we say in th UK
I can only imagine your anticipation. I can only equate learning to drive a manual to what a child must've felt when they finally stopped crawling and started walking. It's the only real way to drive.
To my knowledge the coupe was always the fastest production Mini anyway. Mom's handles like a dream, I've never had the pleasure of getting into one with a turbo. As far as FWD cars go that's likely one of the few I'd genuinely enjoy.
The stripes are perfectly justifiable, the car is capable and after such a long time you deserve to floor it haha
To my knowledge the coupe was always the fastest production Mini anyway. Mom's handles like a dream, I've never had the pleasure of getting into one with a turbo. As far as FWD cars go that's likely one of the few I'd genuinely enjoy.
The stripes are perfectly justifiable, the car is capable and after such a long time you deserve to floor it haha
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I'm glad I found this thread - my stripes have been falling apart for 30k+ miles now. No way was I going to pay dealership prices.
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I bought my genuine MINI stripes from ECStuning. They have the cutouts for the emblem.
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Quote:
If it is completely touchless, I see no problem. I usually hand wash, but in the winter with the road salts, I go through the touchless carwash. No issues.Originally Posted by BluGnat
Glad I read this...I've been wondering if they can be run through the automatic (touch-less) car wash. I'm sensing an emphatic no... Good luck with your mom's stripes!
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The mini is no different than any other car with respect to using automatic car washes. Touch less ok, touch use at your own risk.
No if your OCD, like myself, then hand washing is the only way to go.
No if your OCD, like myself, then hand washing is the only way to go.
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If you are in / near Los Angeles then these guys are great for custom stripes.
https://www.signarama.com/ca-santa-monica-west-la/
Signarama
310-478-1111
2209 Federal Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90064
https://www.signarama.com/ca-santa-monica-west-la/
Signarama
310-478-1111
2209 Federal Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90064
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Posting via my phone; not sure how well this’ll work.
I bought replacement stripes from the guy in Germany. They’re a fantastic match and came with decent instructions. Clearances cut for logos and exact lengths. Plus, the price was good; I own a vinyl cutter and for a little more than the same price as the material would’ve cost me I got everything already ready.
Going to to try to post a pic, hopefully it works:
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