Prep for Applying Vinyl Stripes

[tnoy66]

Hi folks :)



I`m due to pick up a new MINI Cooper S at the weekend :D or Monday :( :D

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



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



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 :rolleyes: )

[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 :confused: :)

As it`s new it shouldn`t need polishing, at least I hope not :rolleyes:



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]

Originally posted by tnoy66

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

As it`s new it shouldn`t need polishing, at least I hope not :rolleyes:



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 :D 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.