2003 Mini Cooper R50

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Another wee addition to Sheldon, a boy racer-ish sun strip lol
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Going to attempt to replaced vinyl yourself? TBH I think it would look better without it - just keep the roof and mirrors
 

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Going to attempt to replaced vinyl yourself? TBH I think it would look better without it - just keep the roof and mirrors
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Yea I’m waiting on a good warm day to hopefully help with the removal of the vinyl. As for wether or not I replace it, it depends on how much of a colour difference the paint is underneath.
 

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Don't think you will have much choice after a lifetime with those stripes on. I think they suit a Mini anyway, especially those earlier ones. But would @@@@ myself pulling it off old paint, never mind getting a new one on straight and without kinks or bubbles 🤫 🙈
 

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svensktoppen said:
Don't think you will have much choice after a lifetime with those stripes on. I think they suit a Mini anyway, especially those earlier ones. But would @@@@ myself pulling it off old paint, never mind getting a new one on straight and without kinks or bubbles 🤫 🙈
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Yea that’s my thoughts too, those stripes have been on for maybe 19yrs. As for pulling off paint, there’s lacquer peel on the bonnet, so I imagine there’s gonna be more lacquer coming off!

As for getting them straight, I’m sure I can follow the different colour of paint!! 😂
 

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Sure you can clean up and paint the wiper arms while you're thinking about the stripes :joy:

The 944 has big vinyl stone chip protection pieces that dry out and crack like that over the years. I\ve ignored mine, but I see people online using some form of (I think 3M make it) spinny flappy wheel you put in a drill to clean off old vinyl. Must look them up.

This kind of thing: Amazon.co.uk
 

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Really I need an Aygo something that’s dead cheap to tax and fuel must resist temptation 🤣
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Don't resist 😁

Can you even fit a Pizza in an Aygo? :innocent: They're actually good fun to drive. Literally flat out everywhere, and if you squint a bit they sound a bit like a Porsche from the inside :cool:
 

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Might have a diesel mini coming?
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It might be a possibility but think I’d prefer petrol
svensktoppen said:
Don't resist 😁

Can you even fit a Pizza in an Aygo? :innocent: They're actually good fun to drive. Literally flat out everywhere, and if you squint a bit they sound a bit like a Porsche from the inside :cool:
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It’s the minis I’m trying to resist an Aygo is the sensible choice 🤣

I’ll not spam Brian’s thread anymore.
 

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andy9eleven said:
Sure you can clean up and paint the wiper arms while you're thinking about the stripes :joy:

The 944 has big vinyl stone chip protection pieces that dry out and crack like that over the years. I\ve ignored mine, but I see people online using some form of (I think 3M make it) spinny flappy wheel you put in a drill to clean off old vinyl. Must look them up.

This kind of thing: Amazon.co.uk
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Ah the old toffee wheel! Good shout Andy!
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I’m looking out for a sub £1k pizza delivery car and these keep popping up at good money. Really I need an Aygo something that’s dead cheap to tax and fuel must resist temptation 🤣
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When are you going to view this then? 😬😉😂
 

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gary1365 said:
Go ahead I’ve pretty much decided to buy a tiny petrol.

Nooooooo I really need something with a tiny engine that sips fuel 🤣
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Then a MINI definitely isn’t for you!! 😂😂 that’s my only gripe with this car, it’s not economical at all! It doesn’t help that I drive it flat out everywhere!! 😂😂😂
 
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