How to Install Vinyl Hood Stripes on a Mini Cooper

[@robdc4829]

That bumper stripe finishes it off great! Good job.

[@errolrapkin7434]

I just bought stripes vinyl decal with adhesive backing. I noticed that you applied a water soap y application before putting the stripes down. Did you have an adhesive backing on your stripes? If so, why the water unnderneath?

[@majam3887]

That side Union Jack on the red mini is so cool!

[@mikejohnson5345]

Thank you. I wish I had done a video when I put those on. By the time I had the thought, I was almost done with the install. Love the way it turned out though.

[@ravenandmigz]

Excellent video, will be getting my stripes any day and this was super helpful.

[@mikejohnson5345]

Glad this could help. Some careful planning before you get started. I have used several types of vinyl and it is all pretty easy to work with. Good luck with yours!!

[@aCanalAtVerizon]

This was great, man. Thanks. Can’t wait to try it.

[@mikejohnson5345]

Thanks hope it was helpful.

[@stevemoore457]

Thanks very helpful. Sure do love that color blue...different.

[@mikejohnson5345]

Thanks. The color is Oxygen Blue.

[@stevemoore457]

@@mikejohnson5345 Thanks, I may have to start looking for one. :)

[@ItsJJ1444]

Great video ,thanks buddy

[@richardmorin3469]

I need information about your n scale train setup

[@seanmcdonald3154]

How did you do the red Mini's ones? Worried about having my stripes unequal, any tips?

[@mikejohnson5345]

To get them equal, I did several measurements and marked the inside stripe edge with tape. I taped one stripe where I liked the look and then measured the other side to match it. I measured from the side hood chrome. Measured from the wiper hood sprayers. Measured from the center hood badge and finally from the side of the chrome of the grille.

[@katyavolkov4089]

How long do the vinyl decals last?

[@mikejohnson5345]

Really depends on the quality of the vinyl and the environment. I have had vinyl decals on car windows and on car bodies for 7 years with no problems. That is through 100 degree summers and negative degree winters as well as going through car washes.

[@errolrapkin7434]

I just bought stripes vinyl decal with adhesive backing. I noticed that you applied a water soap y application before putting the stripes down. Did you have an adhesive backing on your stripes? If so, why the water unnderneath?

[@errolrapkin7434]

I just bought stripes vinyl decal with adhesive backing. I noticed that you applied a water soap y application before putting the stripes down. Did you have an adhesive backing on your stripes? If so, why the water unnderneath?

[@mikejohnson5345]

The vinyl decals I used also had an adhesive backing. The soapy water just allows you to be a little more forgiving if you need to move it. This not a necessary step. Until you squeegee the water , the decal can be moved easier.