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Thu 29 May 2008 16:33

1995 1275 mini stripes - motorprop

I own a 1995 Mini Cooper in BRG, with 45 k miles and surprisingly rot - free.

For some reason, the bonnet is shorn of the Cooper stripes ( the roof and mirrors are white ). I have seen Coopers with a chequerboard pattern on the bonnet and think it looks great. Any ideas where / how to get this pattern - is it actually painted on or perhaps a sticky roll - Is there a stencil or something ? Maybe I can just ship the bonnet to the painter's ? it's a 2nd car, am based in North London ..

p.s - there is a very annoying rattle emanating from the near side air vent outlet, sounds like
some trapped dirt inside , very loud and annoying . Ideas ?

pps 2 - are these cars being stolen ? it's alarmed , but parked on the street at most times. Should I worry ? ( yes it's insured , but mint and I pride myself on not claiming )

constructive comments welcome

Edited by motorprop on 29/05/2008 at 16:34

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Thu 29 May 2008 23:29

1995 1275 mini stripes - Simon

Check out 'www.minispares.com' and search for Bonnet Stripes. You will find exactly what you want.

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Fri 30 May 2008 02:27

1995 1275 mini stripes - motorprop

Brilliant , thanks , just what I wanted

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