2nd Gen R55 Clubman Most liked posts in thread: Vinyl Installer Ruined My Sport Stripes!!

  1. Xiek

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    #2 Xiek, May 17, 2012
    Post pics of the pieces? That may help.
     
  2. HurricaneDave

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    #3 HurricaneDave, May 17, 2012
    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.
     

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    #4 GokartPilot, May 18, 2012
    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.
     
  4. Justa Jim

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    #5 Justa Jim, May 18, 2012
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    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. :Thumbsup:

    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
     
  5. eMINIparts

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    #6 eMINIparts, May 18, 2012
    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!
     
  6. HurricaneDave

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    #7 HurricaneDave, May 18, 2012
    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.
     
  7. agranger

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    #8 agranger, May 18, 2012
    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
     
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    #9 HurricaneDave, May 18, 2012
    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?
     

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    #10 bravos1, May 18, 2012
    ZOMG.. srsly wtf at that pic?? I would have been pissed too. It looks like crap. Sorry 'bout that Hurricane!
     
  10. HurricaneDave

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    #11 HurricaneDave, May 18, 2012

    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...
     
  11. Winston

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    #12 Winston, May 18, 2012
    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!