Comments on: MINI Introduces New Roof Decals http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/05/20/mini_introduces_new_roof_decals/ MotoringFile | MINI news, reviews and opinion. MINI Cooper, Cooper S, Clubman, Countryman Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:14:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: scott from texas http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/05/20/mini_introduces_new_roof_decals/comment-page-1/#comment-256068 scott from texas Sat, 21 Mar 2009 03:43:29 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/05/20/#comment-256068 <p>Did they even think to match the decals to the car. All of them are hideous. They won't match any color you paint the car. And they just don't fit the mini at all.</p> Did they even think to match the decals to the car. All of them are hideous. They won’t match any color you paint the car. And they just don’t fit the mini at all.

]]> By: Pic request of grey jack flag or grey checkerd roof - MINI2 http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/05/20/mini_introduces_new_roof_decals/comment-page-1/#comment-162945 Pic request of grey jack flag or grey checkerd roof - MINI2 Sat, 22 Sep 2007 21:03:55 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/05/20/#comment-162945 <p>[...] the "ZIP" would look awesome on that! IMO. CLICKAGE [...]</p> [...] the "ZIP" would look awesome on that! IMO. CLICKAGE [...]

]]> By: ali http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/05/20/mini_introduces_new_roof_decals/comment-page-1/#comment-153346 ali Fri, 24 Aug 2007 16:47:35 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/05/20/#comment-153346 <p>Yes I've had a bad problem with my decal. It has split and discoloured. Got no help from local dealer. It's a 51 year and gonna cost me to put it right. Not impressed.</p> Yes I’ve had a bad problem with my decal. It has split and discoloured. Got no help from local dealer. It’s a 51 year and gonna cost me to put it right. Not impressed.

]]> By: wayne o kelly http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/05/20/mini_introduces_new_roof_decals/comment-page-1/#comment-122359 wayne o kelly Wed, 23 May 2007 10:15:56 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/05/20/#comment-122359 <p>HAS ANY ONE HAD PROBLEMS WITH ROOF DECALS LIFTING, AND PEELING</p> HAS ANY ONE HAD PROBLEMS WITH ROOF DECALS LIFTING, AND PEELING

]]> By: chad http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/05/20/mini_introduces_new_roof_decals/comment-page-1/#comment-44417 chad Thu, 13 Jul 2006 09:10:42 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/05/20/#comment-44417 <p>Winner of the annual design review for interactive media in I.D. Magazine: www.roofstudio.com. Check it out.</p> Winner of the annual design review for interactive media in I.D. Magazine: http://www.roofstudio.com. Check it out.

]]> By: blalor http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/05/20/mini_introduces_new_roof_decals/comment-page-1/#comment-37581 blalor Sun, 14 May 2006 12:29:23 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/05/20/#comment-37581 <p>Tawn, you'll probably want to contact a local vinyl shop. <a href="http://www.toddsmods.com/" rel="nofollow">Todd Pearson</a> is in Kansas City, MO and does <em>tons</em> of MINIs and would probably design and generate the design for a local shop to apply, if that works better.</p> Tawn, you’ll probably want to contact a local vinyl shop. Todd Pearson is in Kansas City, MO and does tons of MINIs and would probably design and generate the design for a local shop to apply, if that works better.

]]> By: Tawn http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/05/20/mini_introduces_new_roof_decals/comment-page-1/#comment-37571 Tawn Sun, 14 May 2006 04:33:06 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/05/20/#comment-37571 <p>Recently, I've purchased a 2006 mini cooper and I am inquiring of where can I find a roof decal of 1975 Laos flag. I would greatly appreciate a reply from someone with suggestion. I may be reach by my email of buclao_2@yahoo.com Thanks!</p> Recently, I’ve purchased a 2006 mini cooper and I am inquiring of where can I find a roof decal of 1975 Laos flag. I would greatly appreciate a reply from someone with suggestion. I may be reach by my email of buclao_2@yahoo.com Thanks!

]]> By: elena http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/05/20/mini_introduces_new_roof_decals/comment-page-1/#comment-6578 elena Thu, 24 Feb 2005 12:29:50 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/05/20/#comment-6578 <p>I would like to buy new "zip" roof decal. Where i can do it? Thanks.</p> I would like to buy new “zip” roof decal. Where i can do it? Thanks.

]]> By: Pud http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/05/20/mini_introduces_new_roof_decals/comment-page-1/#comment-6577 Pud Wed, 02 Jun 2004 06:20:39 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/05/20/#comment-6577 <p>I personally think that all of the 5 new decals posted above look bad. The zipper one may be an exception. I like the idea of a "this side up' decal... that would be great. Otherwise.. i agree with R</p> <p>pud</p> I personally think that all of the 5 new decals posted above look bad. The zipper one may be an exception. I like the idea of a “this side up' decal… that would be great. Otherwise.. i agree with R

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]]> By: R http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/05/20/mini_introduces_new_roof_decals/comment-page-1/#comment-6576 R Sat, 22 May 2004 22:10:15 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/05/20/#comment-6576 <p>I think LAME is a word that comes to my mind! But if ya dig 'em that's all that matters...R</p> I think LAME is a word that comes to my mind! But if ya dig 'em that's all that matters…R

]]> By: Josh http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/05/20/mini_introduces_new_roof_decals/comment-page-1/#comment-6575 Josh Sat, 22 May 2004 02:00:08 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/05/20/#comment-6575 <p>I went to my dealer today and they were installing a checkered flag on their test drive MCS with a sunroof. It's perforated to see out of, but does dim the roof a bit.</p> I went to my dealer today and they were installing a checkered flag on their test drive MCS with a sunroof. It's perforated to see out of, but does dim the roof a bit.

]]> By: Gabriel Bridger http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/05/20/mini_introduces_new_roof_decals/comment-page-1/#comment-6574 Gabriel Bridger Sat, 22 May 2004 01:36:56 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/05/20/#comment-6574 <p>Dillon - according to <a href="http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/02/28/new_2004_mini_accessories">this</a> they should be MINI should be starting to sell their own very soon: <a href="http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/02/28/new_2004_mini_accessories">www.motoringfile.com/2004/02/28/new<em>2004</em>mini_accessories</a>.</p> Dillon – according to this they should be MINI should be starting to sell their own very soon: http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/02/28/new2004mini_accessories.

]]> By: Dillon http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/05/20/mini_introduces_new_roof_decals/comment-page-1/#comment-6573 Dillon Fri, 21 May 2004 17:56:20 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/05/20/#comment-6573 <p>...thank you,Frank for pointing me in the right direction.</p> …thank you,Frank for pointing me in the right direction.

]]> By: Randolph Lee http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/05/20/mini_introduces_new_roof_decals/comment-page-1/#comment-6572 Randolph Lee Fri, 21 May 2004 06:59:57 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/05/20/#comment-6572 <p>The striped one that looks like the awnings of my great grandfathers house in 1935 is realy ugly! and the Camo is weird and has me worried but the others are fun... the tartan would be fun to order as a custom design in your Family design from cooperflags.com if you have Scottish ancestors... I wonder how long before the some of the Chavs in the UK have one in the Burbery Tartan? :)</p> The striped one that looks like the awnings of my great grandfathers house in 1935 is realy ugly! and the Camo is weird and has me worried but the others are fun… the tartan would be fun to order as a custom design in your Family design from cooperflags.com if you have Scottish ancestors… I wonder how long before the some of the Chavs in the UK have one in the Burbery Tartan? :)

]]> By: Phil http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/05/20/mini_introduces_new_roof_decals/comment-page-1/#comment-6571 Phil Fri, 21 May 2004 04:48:18 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/05/20/#comment-6571 <p>I still want a "THIS SIDE UP" roof decal.</p> I still want a “THIS SIDE UP” roof decal.

]]> By: Frank http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/05/20/mini_introduces_new_roof_decals/comment-page-1/#comment-6570 Frank Fri, 21 May 2004 01:53:57 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/05/20/#comment-6570 <p>I think most of the OEM decals they sell are intended for solid roofs only, but I could be wrong. I don't have a sunroof in my MCS.</p> <p>There is a company called Cooperflags.com that sells the perforated vinyl roof graphics for MINIs equipped with factory sunroofs. They also will custom create a roof flag based on your own design, for a price of course.</p> I think most of the OEM decals they sell are intended for solid roofs only, but I could be wrong. I don't have a sunroof in my MCS.

There is a company called Cooperflags.com that sells the perforated vinyl roof graphics for MINIs equipped with factory sunroofs. They also will custom create a roof flag based on your own design, for a price of course.

]]> By: Dillon http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/05/20/mini_introduces_new_roof_decals/comment-page-1/#comment-6569 Dillon Fri, 21 May 2004 01:31:09 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/05/20/#comment-6569 <p>Do they(MINIUSA dealerships) install factory decals on roofs with a moonroof and still be able to see out of it?</p> Do they(MINIUSA dealerships) install factory decals on roofs with a moonroof and still be able to see out of it?

]]> By: Frank http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/05/20/mini_introduces_new_roof_decals/comment-page-1/#comment-6568 Frank Thu, 20 May 2004 22:50:15 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/05/20/#comment-6568 <p>I got the MINI OEM Union Jack flag in my MCS. It looks great and nothing shouts more like "Heritage" than an UJ roof sticker.</p> I got the MINI OEM Union Jack flag in my MCS. It looks great and nothing shouts more like “Heritage” than an UJ roof sticker.

]]> By: Frank http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/05/20/mini_introduces_new_roof_decals/comment-page-1/#comment-6567 Frank Thu, 20 May 2004 22:48:24 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/05/20/#comment-6567 <p>My favorite roof decal design is the one with the opening zipper. It looks terrific on a black roof for sure.</p> <p>The MINI roof decals are cheaper than the aftermarket products I have seen. $300 for a vinyl aftermarket decal is a lot of moola IMO....</p> <p>But if you have to have your own design, that extra chunk of cash may be well worth it to you.</p> My favorite roof decal design is the one with the opening zipper. It looks terrific on a black roof for sure.

The MINI roof decals are cheaper than the aftermarket products I have seen. $300 for a vinyl aftermarket decal is a lot of moola IMO….

But if you have to have your own design, that extra chunk of cash may be well worth it to you.

]]> By: Sergio http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/05/20/mini_introduces_new_roof_decals/comment-page-1/#comment-6566 Sergio Thu, 20 May 2004 20:17:36 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/05/20/#comment-6566 <p>Great designs however it be be nicer to bring your own design to the dealer when buying a (new) Mini or just to order the decal of your own design for your Mini.</p> Great designs however it be be nicer to bring your own design to the dealer when buying a (new) Mini or just to order the decal of your own design for your Mini.

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