WOW I bet I know someone who can make the thing and install it for that!

SPDinNY wrote:

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WOW I bet I know someone who can make the thing and install it for that!

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Please let me know who that someone is.

 

I remember talking to Laurendesigns at the toy fund and i think she told me her Husband, or some one she knew put the decals on her sun roof. CJ

Who is doing the airbrushing work and what are you having done? I actually thought of having the roof painted instead of the decal. The decal is only $200.00 by itself. The expensive part is the labor the dealer wants $311.75. Has anyone put the roof decal on themselves?  I think $511.75 plus tax is high for just a checkerboard decal. I wonder what it would cost for painting the same design? Any suggestions?

SPDinNY wrote:

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maybe the moonroof has to be removed, I dont know...

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I would agree if the moonroof had to be removed but I don't have a moonroof.

 

Maybe they charge that much so they don't have to do it very often.

I would just claybar it first.

I think the clay bar removes most of the waxes, I imagine there is detail wax/polish remover. I have applied boot stripes and I think they would be much mor difficult. But again it is a guess.

rich wrote:

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Town Mini  just installed checkerboard caps on both  side mirrors and rear-view mirror on my MCS , looks good ($300+)  Thinking  about the roof decal too but would like to see a mini with one on before doing so. Rich

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My 2009 Mini has the checkerboard roof decal along with the checkerboard caps on the side mirrors, rearview mirror, and checkerboard dash.  It is definitely worth it.  I still get compliments on my Mini.   

 

VeganBrian wrote:

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i want the checkerboard but i think a big airbrushed graffiti piece all monochromatic saying "mini" would look cooler, haha. just cost alot more.

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Check out Aesthetic Creations.

 

-- Edited by Mitch on Friday 10th of April 2009 09:23:34 AM

In '07 Got a Custom Roof Graphic done by www.Instylegraphics.com of a Grayscale Czech Flag. The total was 195 Plus S/H.
I only wanted the Flag to be over the Moonroof of my '06 MCS so I requested a 49-1/8"x30-3/4" 'print out' of a JPG that I sent them on some see-though window Graphics material.

Installation was SUPER easy. I washed the glass with some dish soap and then I put the graphic on with the help of my friend- Later on I found out that if you leave soapy water on the surface you want to place the decal on, it helps you be able to move and 'Float' the decal into the correct position. Once its in the correct position, squeeze out the soapy water from between the decal and the surface and the two adhere- but ask the manufacturer, I'm sure some adhesives might not be as resilient.

Taking care of the decal has been easy. I've heard of people's graphics coming off from too much scrubbing/washing, so I avoid car washes and Direct High Pressure sprays. Also If you don't properly trim the edges of the decal, Its easy for cloth drying rags to get kinda hung up on the edges of the material.

It looks Great, Its actually cooler inside with the decal on, since not as much light gets through. From the inside you can still see outside without a problem since there are lots of small holes in the material. From the outside It looks great

I'm actually thinking of putting the Bobcat Logo on the top of my CZ Classic MINI since it looks real B.A....Not sure though...what do you guys think?



-- Edited by Venno on Saturday 18th of April 2009 01:38:12 PM

Well the roof decal goes on Friday 5/1/09. Should make Nigle look rather spiffy. Towne Mini is going to put it on. I will post a picture when its complete.