Prep for Applying Vinyl Stripes

[tnoy66]

Hi folks



I'm due to pick up a new MINI Cooper S at the weekend or Monday

I'll then be fitting a pair of bonnet (hood ) stripes to it.



So the question is, what should I do to prep the surface first before applying the vinyl stripes



I'm thinking it will be just a wash, clay and wash again :nixweiss



Then after the stripes are firmly stuck, apply wax to the bonnet (hood )

 

[a.k.a. Patrick]

Go with your typical cleaning:

wash, clay, paint cleaner, then alcohol/water 50/50..If the area needs polishing, do that after claying, then water/alcohol.

 

[Lowejackson]

MINI Cooper S - nice car, congratulations :xyxthumbs

 

[tnoy66]

Cheers Patrick, I'll dig out the P21s cleaner or should I use AIO :nixweiss

As it's new it shouldn't need polishing, at least I hope not



Thanks Steven

 

[a.k.a. Patrick]

As long as your happy with present surface condition, AIO will be fine ! The reason I mention the alcohol, is you really want a contaminant free surface, alcohol will remove any oils, highly recommend you use it befor eapplying the graphics. Course if its 3M vinyl, its gonna stick, period.....

 

[togwt]

Cheers Patrick, I'll dig out the P21s cleaner or should I use AIO :nixweiss

As it's new it shouldn't need polishing, at least I hope not



Thanks Steven

P21S is an abrasive (although very mild) polish

AIO is formulated with chemical cleaners.



Given those choices I'd go with AIO. Enjoy the new mini (what's the paint colour(s)?)



Time machine- 1960 Austin Mini-Cooper S BRG , still my all time fav FUN vehicle to drive



JonM

 

[tnoy66]

AIO it is then cheers guys



TOGWT colour is pepper white with black roof and mirrors, same as BradB.



I'll post some pics when I've got the stripes done and the spotlights fitted.