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  1. Rixter

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    #12 Rixter, Jun 20, 2010
    Scott what width did you buy?
     
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    #2 Rixter, Jun 18, 2010
    :useless

    So what does it look like now? :D

    Be interested to know how long it lasts too ;)
     
  3. Justa Jim

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    #3 Justa Jim, Jun 18, 2010
    I have not completed the black out and one side, under the rear window is half done. I am going to have a splice mark there, that I am not happy about, so a picture would not show anything nice. Let me get it finished and I'll post a picture. The tape is very thin, once the top cover is removed, which could be good or bad, I really don't knoow. How long it holds up is anyones guess. Perhaps there are others who have used it.

    Jim
     
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    #4 maxmini, Jun 18, 2010
    I have had the 3m tape on my car for just over 5 years now with no issues.

    Randy
    eDSC06139.jpg eDSC06180.jpg IMG_8515.jpg mini1-2.jpg
     
  5. ScottinBend

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    #5 ScottinBend, Jun 18, 2010
    Bought 150' roll of this stuff and have been happy with the results on my car for over 5 yrs now.

    And it was a heck of a lot cheaper!
     
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    #6 Justa Jim, Jun 18, 2010
    So where do I get that???????? "This thread is worthless without fnformation or links" :mad2:

    BTW: I looked for that at Advance Auto first and they did not carry 3/4 inch.

    Jim
     
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    #7 ScottinBend, Jun 18, 2010
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    #9 CHKMINI, Jun 20, 2010
    Both my MINI's have had the 3M tape on them through hot summers and cold Ohio winters...no problems at all. The trick to removing the outer clear cover after installation is to let it sit overnight and it will begin to separate. Once you have a separation bubble carefully prick it with an Xacto knife and it will peel off easily.
     
  10. Justa Jim

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    #10 Justa Jim, Jun 20, 2010
    Good to know. Thanks.

    Jim
     
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    #11 Rixter, Jun 20, 2010
    5 years! :eek6:

    It looks great too I must say. :Thumbsup:
     
  12. Justa Jim

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    #13 Justa Jim, Jun 21, 2010
    The belt line is 3/4".

    Jim
     
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    #14 ScottinBend, Jun 21, 2010
    :Thumbsup:
     
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    #15 Justa Jim, Jun 22, 2010
    I told Out Motoring about my problem and they offered to send me some additional tape and add my comments to the instructions. Can't ask for more then that.

    Jim
     
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    #16 lotsie, Jun 22, 2010
    I suppose they will edit out any cussing that may have occurred:lol:.
    That's great on their part:Thumbsup:.

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    #17 Justa Jim, Jun 22, 2010
    We were both very polite in our formal responses.

    Jim
     
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    #18 lotsie, Jun 22, 2010
    :Thumbsup:

    OK, but what did the squirrels and birds in your yard hear:lol:

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    #19 Justa Jim, Jun 22, 2010
    Oh that.......well.......

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    #20 MiniRaCoon, Jun 23, 2010
    Nice looking MINI!
     
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    #21 BoCRon, Apr 1, 2011
    Thanks, this is on my list for this weekend. I have had my new '11 MCS and so far the only thing I've gotten modded is the stubby antennae and blacking out the gas cap.

    Annette
     
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