R58 Bonnet / roof stripes - suggestions?
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Bonnet / roof stripes - suggestions?
I am thinking about spicing up my R58 with some bonnet and roof stripes. It is high class grey with black roof. I've been searching, and mostly what I see is either white, silver, or black stripes on grey cars. If I had to choose one of those, I would pick silver. However, I was hoping to find some pics with other colours on the grey, like blue or orange or something. Something spicy! It would be amazing if there was a configurator for this, same as TireRack does with wheels so you can get an idea of what it will look like.
Anyway, here is the blank canvas:
Anyway, here is the blank canvas:
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This morning I put (most of - I'll get to that) the stripes on the MINI. First was a quick wash with dish soap to remove the wax, then into the garage. The application is simple. First, I ran a string from emblem to emblem across the top of the car to get a centre line. Then, you peel the backing off the stripe, and dose it liberally with a solution of 1L water with 2-3 drops of dish soap. This lets you lay the stripe, and still move it around freely. Once in place, squeegee out the water so the adhesive can stick. After a few hours, when things are dry, you peel off the transfer paper. That is what's shown in these pictures. The stripes pretty much match the Volcanic Orange colour MINI had a couple of years ago.
You will notice there is no stripe on the rooftop spoiler. That particular piece is the one the bottom of the hatch, under the licence plate. I used the wrong damn piece! And by the time I noticed, the glue was starting to set. I've sent an email off to the vendor in Germany to get another roof piece cut.
Other than that, it came pre-cut, and every piece fit exactly where is was *ahem* supposed to go. So far, with one stupid exception, I'm pleased.
You will notice there is no stripe on the rooftop spoiler. That particular piece is the one the bottom of the hatch, under the licence plate. I used the wrong damn piece! And by the time I noticed, the glue was starting to set. I've sent an email off to the vendor in Germany to get another roof piece cut.
Other than that, it came pre-cut, and every piece fit exactly where is was *ahem* supposed to go. So far, with one stupid exception, I'm pleased.
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