Nice weather to install stripes again
by Mark on Mar.07, 2009, under MINI
I have 2 fellow THMMC members coming over today to get some stripes done. The first set will be a JCW version down the side of his MINI. I came up with the concept and I think it’s going to turn out fantastic! The other member is getting black Bonnet and Boot stripes along with a custom side stripe.
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This blog is about me and my MINI called TWISTER. My first MINI was a '04 that I had for 3 years. I did plenty of mods to him and loved every minute. I now own a '08 R56 with all the options I really wanted. I've only had him since April 17, 2008 and have already completed most of the mods I want to do.
Please stop by here often to see what I've done and to learn what I learn about the new R56.
March 9th, 2009 on 9:32 am
would love yo see your process? Do you ever chronicle your process?
March 9th, 2009 on 9:41 am
I really have no real process. I make sure the paint is way free by cleaning it with glass cleaner and then use soap and water in a spray bottle on both the paint and the vinyl. I cover my squeegee with painter tape to not markup the vinyl. I work from the middle out and make sure to get all bubbles out the best I can. Most smaller ones will come out after sitting in the sun awhile.
March 10th, 2009 on 9:25 am
NIce work.
March 11th, 2009 on 9:14 am
I still use RapidTac. I used to use soap & water combo but never could get the mixture right. A long time ago when vinyls 1st hit the sign scene we used Windex to apply but found it attacked the adhesive. Stripes are one thing but your wrapping technique looks, at least in the photos, most excellent.