can i use 651 for pink racing stripes on mini?

[Martin Pearson]

Chris, when you say racing stripes are you talking about the viper stripes which run along the bonnet, over the roof and down the back?

[CAMS]

quote martin:

Chris, when you say racing stripes are you talking about the viper stripes which run along the bonnet, over the roof and down the back?

yeah bud those ones. just 2 stripes and its on a mini so not exactly a huge motor.

[Robert Lambie]

prices… not sure mate… ide really have to see car to visualise how long i think it would take to price. i say that because vinyl is not your expence here, its your time/labour.

here is one i did in past… not same car though…
http://www.uksignboards.com/viewtopic.p … ht=mustang

ide say 651 would be fine but i am honestly not sure on how the contours are so i would have to suggest 551, or even 751c.

[Paul Franklin]

I put two stripes on a mini bonnet not long ago think I charged £40 + VAT and I’m pretty sure I used 651 for that matter

Just added a picture of car I striped to Robs post

[Martin Pearson]

Have a search as the question has been asked before a couple of times, it’s not a difficult job and depending on where they are going (to one side, up the middle etc) you should find that the car is pretty flat so 651 would do. Personally I wouldn’t use it though, I always worry that it will shrink quite a bit over time as some cheaper vinyls do which leaves a nasty dirty looking mark all along the edge. If you use oracal vinyl I would say that 551 would be a better bet.

Not really sure about price but I think it was mentioned on another post.

[CAMS]

cheers lads,

its the same kind of mini as this one.

http://www.automotoportal.com/media/ima … 7.1_mn.jpg

[David Rogers]

I’ve done a few minis – and a good quality calendared vinyl works well.

Labour time is where the money is – I was about 2.5 hours doing the black one. Between removing the scuttle vents, a wiper arm, preparing the surface & doing the application – including that ultra fiddly rear splitter!

Tips? Tape the stripes as one piece, then you’ll get perfect spacing over the majority of the car. (Or Rob’s tip of a thin stripe then lay the wide ones either side). Then you will need to pull the individual stripes into the correct position on the bonnet as it dips & they converge near the badge. Working with sections about 4" longer than you need, wrap round any panels and DO remove the vents & passenger wiper arm and hole cover for a perfect non-split finish…and DO NOT knife through to the paintwork when trimming!!

If you are an Oracal fan – 651 would be OK – but I would recommend 751 (never used 551 so can’t comment).

black
red

Bearing in mind that BMW will charge around £100 for the KIT and estimate a 2.5 – 3.0 hour fitting at their normal rates…price is variable depending on how much you think they’ll pay!

Dave

[Neill Hague]

haven’t done a Mini kit mate , but we make & fit a fair few ST stripes for Fiesta/Focus.
Charge £110+VAT to supply & fit stripes for over the roof, bonnet & rear.

[Jill Marie Welsh]

I feel that the 751 would conform far better than the 551.
Love….Jill