05-27-2016, 03:07 PM | #1 |
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First post on the forum with my first mod. I got this '12 F30 335i on Monday from CarMax here in South Texas. First mod I do to all my cars is paint protection film. The car has 42k miles on it so I had to do a few small touch ups but nothing major. I had them protect the entire hood and fenders, front bumper, mirrors, headlights and rear luggage area. I pulled a few photos from their install. My other two BMW's were Silver Metallic and Black, so I'm loving this Melbourne Red. Now it'll look good for years to come with the films 10-year warranty. They used XPEL ULTIMATE film. They made a video of an M4 getting fully wrapped [u2b]https://youtu.be/ZLfvm1gPAOY[/u2b] Pretty cool stuff, I'd highly recommend it to anyone.
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05-27-2016, 03:46 PM | #2 |
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Nice choice in brand but be careful the headlights have a protective coating on them already so if you remove the film it will take it off. I was told not to do the headlights.
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05-27-2016, 04:52 PM | #3 |
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I've heard that with Porsche headlights, but never with BMW. I appreciate the heads up as I'm sure these lights aren't cheap to replace.
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Check out Raja. Forum name - SpeedandTechM He is popular with the M guys. Look at the F80 Mid-Atlantic forum. I am getting my 340 coated and Expel on my front bumper in a couple of weeks.
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Had mine done yesterday on the hood, fenders, front bumper and mirrors for...free.
Working for the company that manufactures the film, my car was part of a test for a new paint protection film developed by the lab. just need to bring my car every 6-8 weeks to inspect the condition of the film.
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10-07-2016, 10:28 PM | #13 |
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I still laugh at clear bra for sports cars. to spend hundreds to thousands of dollars to protect from minor rock dings while sacrificing look of the front of your car in certain lights. also does not protect from large rocks or people clipping your car.
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10-08-2016, 10:43 AM | #14 |
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Xpel has pending lawsuits right now and in AZ dealers stopped using them until it gets resolved, if it gets resolved. I am going to install Suntek again which seems to be the better option over the 3M clear which seems to yellow in time. Going rates in AZ is $500-$700 for front bumper, partial hood, mirrors, door cups and door edges.
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10-28-2016, 01:34 PM | #15 |
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No they don't. At least not a film.
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01-04-2017, 09:31 PM | #17 |
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Sure this helps but I'm sure a respray could be had for a similar price tag......but I understand the protective nature.
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I agree. And a real proper respray will cost you more than clear bra and it'll affect your resale value.
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