[randomjohn]

Originally Posted by authentic-haggis

stop watching re-runs of Ferris Bueller???

Lol

And thanks for the reply, @G Money, @gnx, @DocOfTheDead, and @DO444!
That’s kind of things I wanted to hear I guess. Now I don’t feel too worried.

[M4CompConv/X7]

Originally Posted by Forzanerazzurri

Just did that last night with a hair dryer on a scuff on my roof rail. Took like 10 seconds and is pure sorcery. Film also has infused ceramic in it. My car washes are pure therapy. If you have the budget how could you not want to fully wrap this work of art?

The very reason I did my G83. Full Ceramic-infused XPEL PPF, Ceramic Tint (30%) all 5 windows plus windshield (70%), Ceramic coat all wheels and brake calipers, Ceramic over entire XPEL PPF... $9,000.

[GearRex]

I assume all of you own your cars. Because if you are in a 3 year lease, you are keeping the car mint for the next owner.

I live in Florida, so weather is not severe, so this is not a factor for me. I always lease because I like a new car every 3 years. Never understood the PPF thing, or ceramic coating. On the other hand, high quality tinted windows are a must in this area.

I guess it depends on your particular situation.

I used to say all the time, "I will keep this car forever". Nope. New car in 3 years. There is always something else.

[beamlord]

If you track the car, it's a must.
Otherwise, personal choice, really.

[authentic-haggis]

Originally Posted by beamlord

If you track the car, it's a must.
Otherwise, personal choice, really.

wait, what? I'm confused. I'm tracking the car right now, but it's still on a ship. In fact, I've been tracking it religiously since it left Bremerhave last week. I even bought a satellite package ship tracking plan so I can track it via its satellite location signals. Are you saying I can have PPF done right now?(which kind of makes sense, since the car is doing nothing during the 14 days at sea)

tracking thread here:
https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=2006183

[Nick800]

I'm way too neurotic to not have protection. But, I'm not going to spend $10k on a full wrap. I am going to do the front bumper/hood.

[Znomorph4theWin]

I’m OCD. Car was bought outright and I tacked on another $7.5k to the budget for a full car PPF(xpel ultimate plus), ceramic coated inside and out (xpel fusion), and xpel ceramic tint @15% all around.

[Znomorph4theWin]

I’m OCD. Car was bought outright and I tacked on another $7.5k to the budget for a full car PPF(xpel ultimate plus), ceramic coated inside and out (xpel fusion), and xpel ceramic tint @15% all around. The money is long been spent, car is fully protected now, and I No regrets getting it done.

[Forzanerazzurri]

Originally Posted by Znomorph4theWin

I’m OCD. Car was bought outright and I tacked on another $7.5k to the budget for a full car PPF(xpel ultimate plus), ceramic coated inside and out (xpel fusion), and xpel ceramic tint @15% all around. The money is long been spent, car is fully protected now, and I No regrets getting it done.

Is your OCD not going crazy from posting this twice?

[shawndean22]

I thought about it and decided not worth it, car will get dinged if you drive it. This wont be the last car I own, just wash every two weeks and DIY ceramic and drying aid and good to go. Garage kept, after a year people say it still looks brand new.
Really come down to how OCD you are.

[brinkmann]

Originally Posted by authentic-haggis

wait, what? I'm confused. I'm tracking the car right now, but it's still on a ship. In fact, I've been tracking it religiously since it left Bremerhave last week. I even bought a satellite package ship tracking plan so I can track it via its satellite location signals. Are you saying I can have PPF done right now?(which kind of makes sense, since the car is doing nothing during the 14 days at sea)

tracking thread here:
https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=2006183

Lol he's referring to driving the car on the track.

[BmwFanBoy94]

Originally Posted by M4CompConv/X7

The very reason I did my G83. Full Ceramic-infused XPEL PPF, Ceramic Tint (30%) all 5 windows plus windshield (70%), Ceramic coat all wheels and brake calipers, Ceramic over entire XPEL PPF... $9,000.

What was the point in ceramicing over an already ceramic infused PPF? 😃

[Znomorph4theWin]

Originally Posted by Forzanerazzurri

Is your OCD not going crazy from posting this twice?

Oops….not sure how that happened.

Good news is that it does not bother me so I guess my OCD is cured….

[Zirenz2006]

This is the 1st time I ever did PPF and I am on a 3 year lease.

I did bumper, hood, front fenders, lights, mirror caps, side rockers, pillars and rear arches.

I don't think I would do as much again on a lease. Probably just front bumper, headlights and any gloss black. The pillars and side skirts scratch if you look at them the wrong way.

It's probably silly to put that money into a leased vehicle but I was particularly worried about the front and wanted it to look good the length of the lease.

[MmmmmM2]

Originally Posted by G MONEY

To me it’s all about maintenance. It’s so nice to wash/dry and it looks perfect every time. That alone is worth it for me. Let alone your paint will stay immaculate and you get the chip protection. Always 1 of my first mods. If your not sweating the money, I vote to do it

My thoughts exactly. I take my car through the automatic wash, come home and dry it off with a microfiber towel and that's it. I never have to worry about scratching my paint or waxing it (Xpel full PPF).

[G MONEY]

Originally Posted by MmmmmM2

My thoughts exactly. I take my car through the automatic wash, come home and dry it off with a microfiber towel and that's it. I never have to worry about scratching my paint or waxing it (Xpel full PPF).

Winner winner

[cubanbimmer3]

Originally Posted by MmmmmM2

My thoughts exactly. I take my car through the automatic wash, come home and dry it off with a microfiber towel and that's it. I never have to worry about scratching my paint or waxing it (Xpel full PPF).

Damn really?! I’m always concerned that drying without a proper hand wash will harm the paint, but I only have about 60% PPF’ed.. guess that’s a plus of having full.

[cozye]

I’m quite sure he was referring to a touchless automatic wash, where it’s just spraying the car off, no brushes.

[ano0oj]

Going to ruffle some feathers here, but I don't do it because I see it as a 100% sunk cost for a car I won't own for more than 2-3 years.

[MmmmmM2]

Originally Posted by cubanbimmer3

Damn really?! I’m always concerned that drying without a proper hand wash will harm the paint, but I only have about 60% PPF’ed.. guess that’s a plus of having full.

Seriously. I save so much money having full PPF.

[G80indy]

Originally Posted by authentic-haggis

am I nuts for not wanting to get PPF?(not because of cost, but because I really don't like having a brand-new car with a clear film over it from day one) am I the only one who feels this way?

Nope
Drove her yesterday “naked”
I’ve had multiple PPFd cars in the past, and none were as perfect as the factory beautiful paint. (Edit: I’m not preserving it, for the next guy) This time it’s a “pass”
Even with the advancements. If it didn’t yellow and have a life short of ten years maybe I’d feel different- but for the cost? …No.
That money would be better spent elsewhere. It’s not like the panels
will rust . It’s plastic and aluminum.
All previous jobs by so called perfectionists had some inclusions underneath, pull marks, etc. and never recouped the money on selling.
I don’t tailgate, and never really on the highway (not a DD)
Fair weather car only.
Took her out yesterday

[FISH22]

PPF? Never heard of her.