So I ordered some black sport stripes when I picked up my mini and was told that it would be more affordable for me if I got a local shop to remove my bonnet stripes and install my sport stripes. I did research on several local shops and found one with a good reputation. I took my car in this morning and we discussed how he was going to remove and install. Specifically the rear stripes above the handles. I told him that the wiper assemblies need to be removed in order for the stripes to fit properly and he said it was no problem. Part 2: I just went to pick my car up and low and behold the stripes have been cut to fit around the wipers and there are gaps that he wasn't able to close because of this. :mad2: His excuse is he couldn't figure out how to get them off so he took it upon himself to hack them to pieces and try and put it all back together without me knowing... and said there was nothing he could do about it because he can't replicate the pieces. So my question to you guys is: Is there anywhere I can get my hands on just those 2 pieces? The stripes that go above the door handles? Oh yea and needless to say That guy did not get paid and he will have several bad write-ups on the internet for his shop.
So this is not my car but I don't have a picture of the damaged goods. The pieces of vinyl I am looking for are the stripe sections just below the windows (not the beltline lol). The ones that are right behind the wipers and above the handles. I'm not sure I can be more specific unless I painted an arrow :ihih: . Hope this gives you guys a better idea of what I am looking for.
My suggestion would be take it to a Sign/Graphics Shop. There would be a good chance that they may be able to match up the type of vinyl used and could definitely cut them to the correct dimensions needed.
Just order some sport stripes from AC, cut and fit them yourself. It really is not hard to do. That is what I did and extended mine down over the front and rear bumpers. BTW: You might also try Cooper Flags, who is a sponsor here. I have never bought from them, but perhaps others who have can chime in. Jim
Not sure if you can flip the cost of the stripes back on the shop that did them ...BUT I have the stripes on my site at a discounted price. it looks like your clubby is Cooper and you are going with black sport stripes here is a link to the sport stripes on my site: just offering an option: MINI Parts - Hope this is helpful!
Thanks for all of the suggestions guys! I will look around Mini Mania tomorrow to see if anyone has some and if not I will just order more and do it myself.
I'd bet that a vinyl shop can match the color fairly easily... especially since it won't be RIGHT NEXT to another piece of viny in the same color. I remember hearing on a White Roof Radio that Todd had some extra sport stripes that he was gonna sell cheap at the Dragon. Maybe ask him at toddsmods.com
So here is a shot of what was done. He used a razor blade to "expand" the wiper blade holes. After they still wouldn't fit he decided to cut and try and seam them so I couldn't tell. eMINIparts is there anyway I could just buy those pieces or do you only sell it as a full boot and bonnet kit?
ZOMG.. srsly wtf at that pic?? I would have been pissed too. It looks like crap. Sorry 'bout that Hurricane!
Plus I am going to Mini Mania tomorrow morning and he is the only one I have been able to find in Carson City, NV who does vinyl work (with an undeserved good rep). Heated words were exchanged and it is over but what's done is done and now needs to be fixed...
Wow, what a hatchet job. With all the MA help, I'll bet that you'll be able to straighten that out. Post a pic to let us know how it comes out!