BMW M3 and M4 - The Icons
BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
home
BIMMERPOST Universal Forums Cosmetic Care & Detailing (PPF/Wash/Wax/Detailing/Restoration/Repairs)

Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      09-26-2021, 02:19 PM   #1
jkovac1
Enlisted Member
16
Rep
37
Posts

Drives: 2022 M3 Competition xDrive
Join Date: Sep 2021
Location: United States

iTrader: (0)

My M3 is coming soon. Thoughts on clear bra?

Hi all! I'm expecting my M3 Comp xDrive to come soon. I was wondering what you guys thought about getting a clear bra as soon as i get it. Is it truly helpful in protecting the paint?

Thanks in advance
__________________
2022 BMW M3 Competition xDrive (Toronto Red)
2015 Audi S3
Appreciate 0
      09-26-2021, 03:17 PM   #2
ember.m4
Second Lieutenant
ember.m4's Avatar
United_States
257
Rep
221
Posts

Drives: G82 M4 Competition xDrive
Join Date: Sep 2021
Location: Bay Area, CA

iTrader: (0)

Lots of threads on this already so be sure to do a search for more info.

tldr; yes it really does work. Many people get a frontal ppf, which is probably the most practical. Some folks that want pristine get whole car. Some folks don't care to get any. It's not really going to help the residual of your car, so look at it as an expense not an investment. Do it only if seeing scratches on your car will make you sad, and is worth the few thousand to you.
__________________
Appreciate 1
jkovac116.00
      09-26-2021, 04:22 PM   #3
evilalien
Lieutenant
evilalien's Avatar
Canada
448
Rep
587
Posts

Drives: MY22 M3 Competition xDrive
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Canada

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by jkovac1 View Post
Hi all! I'm expecting my M3 Comp xDrive to come soon. I was wondering what you guys thought about getting a clear bra as soon as i get it. Is it truly helpful in protecting the paint?

Thanks in advance
I'm planning for full Xpel ultimate + ceramic, ideally before I drive it off the lot. I don't want it to see any bad weather before it gets that additional protection.
__________________
Quote:
evilalien
Current: MY22 M3 Competition xDrive; Canadian Ultimate Package (-carbon bucket seats, CF trim); Santorini Blue; Fjord blue/black full leather
Appreciate 2
Limegrntaln13021.50
jkovac116.00
      09-26-2021, 04:32 PM   #4
Limegrntaln
Major General
Limegrntaln's Avatar
United_States
13022
Rep
6,790
Posts

Drives: 2022 DG/BLk xDrive M4C Wk 34
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Sacramento Area

iTrader: (3)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by evilalien View Post
I'm planning for full Xpel ultimate + ceramic, ideally before I drive it off the lot. I don't want it to see any bad weather before it gets that additional protection.
Of course this is the best way to do it. Im trying to do the same, by trying to setup an appointment to get it all done, but not knowing how long my car is going to have a stop sale, and most PPF places, around me, having a 3-5 week waiting list, its not going to be easy to get it done.
__________________
2022 DravitGrau /Black Full Merino M4 Competition M xDrive / Production Week 34/ Delivered 10/19/21/ IG: dravit_m4_comp
YT: G Dubyou

Appreciate 2
jkovac116.00
chicagofan0018923.00
      09-26-2021, 05:15 PM   #5
KiloCo
First Lieutenant
United_States
252
Rep
319
Posts

Drives: Toyota// 22 G82 M4 Comp
Join Date: Jun 2021
Location: California

iTrader: (0)

jkovac1, When my M4 Comp arrives and after the Stop Sale delays I will be going from the dealership to the ..detail shop for XPEL PPF an Ceramic.
Appreciate 1
jkovac116.00
      09-26-2021, 05:28 PM   #6
KnightedBMW
Lieutenant Colonel
United_States
2342
Rep
1,751
Posts

Drives: 2022 M3C
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Florida

iTrader: (0)

Short answer: if you lease, not worth it (unless you’re anal).
Appreciate 3
BGM-M3COMP2326.50
Limegrntaln13021.50
jkovac116.00
      09-26-2021, 05:30 PM   #7
M0J0
Lieutenant
United_States
191
Rep
415
Posts

Drives: XM3C '22 JKUR '13
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Houston,TX

iTrader: (0)

I have a clear bra on my Audi and I don't like it. You can clearly see where the xpel ends. It collects dirt at the edges. I would not do it again. If I did it would be the full hood and quarter panels. I plan to skip putting on any ppf.
Appreciate 2
Limegrntaln13021.50
jkovac116.00
      09-26-2021, 05:32 PM   #8
BGM-M3COMP
The Ben Shapiro of this place. I never lose! LOL
BGM-M3COMP's Avatar
2327
Rep
3,021
Posts

Drives: 12 plaids on order
Join Date: Aug 2021
Location: Tesla Land

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by KnightedBMW View Post
Short answer: if you lease, not worth it (unless you’re anal).

After finding out the price, i realized it wouldn't make sense to PPF a leased car lol.

But i will put tints on it for sure!
Appreciate 1
jkovac116.00
      09-26-2021, 05:36 PM   #9
Limegrntaln
Major General
Limegrntaln's Avatar
United_States
13022
Rep
6,790
Posts

Drives: 2022 DG/BLk xDrive M4C Wk 34
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Sacramento Area

iTrader: (3)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by M0J0 View Post
I have a clear bra on my Audi and I don't like it. You can clearly see where the xpel ends. It collects dirt at the edges. I would not do it again. If I did it would be the full hood and quarter panels. I plan to skip putting on any ppf.
Its 100% dependent on how good the install is. Most shops use precuts. If your shop doesnt know enough to add an inch to the edges, so they can roll and tuck, its probably going to peel.

The places Ive gotten mine done, have been really good. I just gave my son one of my commuters, and it has over 100K on it, in 4 years, and it still looks new. No edges peeling, or pulling up. and there is no dirt if all of the edges are rolled under.
__________________
2022 DravitGrau /Black Full Merino M4 Competition M xDrive / Production Week 34/ Delivered 10/19/21/ IG: dravit_m4_comp
YT: G Dubyou

Appreciate 2
BGM-M3COMP2326.50
jkovac116.00
      09-26-2021, 05:45 PM   #10
Flying05
Captain
Flying05's Avatar
1303
Rep
957
Posts

Drives: 2022 G80 M3 6MT
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: ATL

iTrader: (0)

Do it while new before you get chips and it's too late. The expense is minimal compared to what you paid. Just do the front, full hood, mirrors, and most likely in front of the rear wheels.
__________________
[/SIGPIC]
Appreciate 3
      09-26-2021, 05:56 PM   #11
BGM-M3COMP
The Ben Shapiro of this place. I never lose! LOL
BGM-M3COMP's Avatar
2327
Rep
3,021
Posts

Drives: 12 plaids on order
Join Date: Aug 2021
Location: Tesla Land

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by Limegrntaln View Post
Its 100% dependent on how good the install is. Most shops use precuts. If your shop doesnt know enough to add an inch to the edges, so they can roll and tuck, its probably going to peel.

The places Ive gotten mine done, have been really good. I just gave my son one of my commuters, and it has over 100K on it, in 4 years, and it still looks new. No edges peeling, or pulling up. and there is no dirt if all of the edges are rolled under.

This.

I xpel'ed my c7 z06 and i still don't even notice the edges nor it turning "yellow" like most PPF's after a couple of years.
Appreciate 1
Limegrntaln13021.50
      09-26-2021, 06:25 PM   #12
Limegrntaln
Major General
Limegrntaln's Avatar
United_States
13022
Rep
6,790
Posts

Drives: 2022 DG/BLk xDrive M4C Wk 34
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Sacramento Area

iTrader: (3)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by BGM-M3COMP View Post
This.

I xpel'ed my c7 z06 and i still don't even notice the edges nor it turning "yellow" like most PPF's after a couple of years.
I drove my commuter that I had xpel'd, in every weather imaginable. And it still looked brand new at 100K.
__________________
2022 DravitGrau /Black Full Merino M4 Competition M xDrive / Production Week 34/ Delivered 10/19/21/ IG: dravit_m4_comp
YT: G Dubyou

Appreciate 1
BGM-M3COMP2326.50
      09-26-2021, 07:13 PM   #13
buckybadger
BMW forever!
buckybadger's Avatar
United_States
1375
Rep
2,417
Posts

Drives: BMW
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: San Diego, CA

iTrader: (0)

Yes for sure!
__________________
2020 BMW X5
2019 BMW M2C
2014 BMW 335i
2009 BMW 328i
Appreciate 1
nathanm4681.00
      09-26-2021, 10:03 PM   #14
xantdieselx
Kingslayer
xantdieselx's Avatar
No_Country
411
Rep
1,479
Posts

Drives: 23' M3 Base
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: SWFL

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Flying05 View Post
Do it while new before you get chips and it's too late. The expense is minimal compared to what you paid. Just do the front, full hood, mirrors, and most likely in front of the rear wheels.
Agree completely. If you change your mind about keeping the car you will regret not having done it.
__________________

Previous Cars: 2008' 135i, 2010' 328i, 2013' 328i, 2016' M235i, 2017' X1, 2019' M240i
Current Cars: 2019' X3, 2021' M3 Comp
Appreciate 2
jkovac116.00
Flying051302.50
      09-29-2021, 01:14 PM   #15
csayad
Captain
csayad's Avatar
United_States
415
Rep
711
Posts

Drives: BMW M3 xDrive
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: IL / FL

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2023 BMW M3 Competi ...  [8.57]
  [0.00]
I'm getting quoted $5k for a whole car PPF with xpel film.
Appreciate 0
      09-30-2021, 08:53 PM   #16
GregM4
Captain
GregM4's Avatar
Australia
1310
Rep
813
Posts

Drives: VERDE ERMES G82 M4 Xdrive
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Queensland, Australia

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by jkovac1 View Post
Hi all! I'm expecting my M3 Comp xDrive to come soon. I was wondering what you guys thought about getting a clear bra as soon as i get it. Is it truly helpful in protecting the paint?

Thanks in advance
Quote:
Originally Posted by jkovac1 View Post
Hi all! I'm expecting my M3 Comp xDrive to come soon. I was wondering what you guys thought about getting a clear bra as soon as i get it. Is it truly helpful in protecting the paint?

Thanks in advance
Two words. A MUST.
__________________
Current - G82 X-Drive in Verde Ermes
SOLD - F82 Sakhir Orange
SOLD - G01 X3 White
SOLD - E93 Burgundy
Appreciate 1
nathanm4681.00
      09-30-2021, 09:13 PM   #17
Flying05
Captain
Flying05's Avatar
1303
Rep
957
Posts

Drives: 2022 G80 M3 6MT
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: ATL

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by csayad View Post
I'm getting quoted $5k for a whole car PPF with xpel film.
Seems very tempting and had me thinking about my incoming M3. Wonder if that is overkill? Unless you plan on keeping the car for a long while. My track record is bad with that though.
__________________
[/SIGPIC]
Appreciate 0
      10-01-2021, 08:40 AM   #18
merlin3008
Captain
merlin3008's Avatar
890
Rep
868
Posts

Drives: 2022 M3 Comp xDrive
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Chicago, IL

iTrader: (0)

My car is going to be leased, but I will put PPF on the front bumper. 90% of the paint chips due to road debris, etc. on my cars fall on the bumper. It's nice to know that if I choose to buy the car after the lease, the paint under there is pristine.
__________________
2022 M3 xDrive, Brooklyn Grey over Tartufo
2021 Tesla Model Y
2019 MB AMG C43 (Sold)
2016 M235i xdrive, Alpine White, Terra Leather, Orbit Gray Wheels (Sold)
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:39 AM.




g80
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST