[htc2000]

Just noticed that my front bumper and rear bumper has a protective film on it. Is this standard from factory?

starting this thread as I can't edit the title in my other thread.

dealer is saying it's from factory but they don't seem too sure ....

also, the odometer and trip computer are off by 6 miles. odo says 10, trip says 16 .... they reset?

[Prodigy.]

I assume you mean clear PPF? Only place this is standard from the factory is on the rear guards where they flare out.

[bobert]

Originally Posted by htc2000

also, the odometer and trip computer are off by 6 miles. odo says 10, trip says 16 .... they reset?

Trip meter being higher than odometer at delivery has been reported in other threads before - seems odd but it's not uncommon. It will never appear that way again once you reset it.

[htc2000]

Originally Posted by Prodigy.

I assume you mean clear PPF? Only place this is standard from the factory is on the rear guards where they flare out.

That's strange ... So dealer put on? Can I find out if factory put this on? Does the vin decode show anything for this?

[hoyasaxa]

Originally Posted by htc2000

That's strange ... So dealer put on? Can I find out if factory put this on? Does the vin decode show anything for this?

It's not even an option. Do you have a picture?

[htc2000]

Originally Posted by hoyasaxa

It's not even an option. Do you have a picture?

Kinda hard to see

[htc2000]

yes PPF, I see the rear guard ones. just surprised to see the front and rear bumper ones. they look like they are precut films on the bumpers because I can see the same cut out shapes at the edges on both sides

[greasypeanut]

lucky you. if you dont like it im sure you can remove it. people do that on the hips of the car to put on a bigger piece.

[htc2000]

Originally Posted by greasypeanut

lucky you. if you dont like it im sure you can remove it. people do that on the hips of the car to put on a bigger piece.

def not complaining, just wondering where it came from

[greasypeanut]

congrats and enjoy your new car. ill be in your neck of the woods on saturday, GMR

i cant sleep so i went and checked my 2017 and maybe as you say its hard to see in your photo but if youre talking about that line right near the lip, mine has that too. its not PPF but just the way the plastic piece that makes up that area of the body was joined in the mold or w/e

[Prodigy.]

Agree with above, if you are talking about that dark line just over the lip it doesn't look like the edge of ppf, it looks more like its indented, any more pics?

[htc2000]

Originally Posted by Prodigy.

Agree with above, if you are talking about that dark line just over the lip it doesn't look like the edge of ppf, it looks more like its indented, any more pics?

I'll take some more tomorrow

[gandapanda]

Where would you folks that have owned the M2 for a bit suggest paint protection film be applied. Here’s what I have in mind:
- front bumper full
- partial hood / fenders
- mirrors
- door cups
- rear quarter (those awesome hips)
- rear bumper where it meets trunk
- rocker panels

I’m contemplating getting the full fender / bumper and a portion behind the rear wheels on the rear bumper. I want max protection without breaking the bank or wrapping essentially the entire car with PPF!

S

[Prodigy.]

Originally Posted by gandapanda

Where would you folks that have owned the M2 for a bit suggest paint protection film be applied. Here’s what I have in mind:
- front bumper full
- partial hood / fenders
- mirrors
- door cups
- rear quarter (those awesome hips)
- rear bumper where it meets trunk
- rocker panels

I’m contemplating getting the full fender / bumper and a portion behind the rear wheels on the rear bumper. I want max protection without breaking the bank or wrapping essentially the entire car with PPF!

S

I think you've got pretty much all areas of concern covered in your list, i had the area behind the rear wheels done as that cops a fair few chips and also don't forget the headlights.

[alscks0414]

Originally Posted by gandapanda

Where would you folks that have owned the M2 for a bit suggest paint protection film be applied. Here’s what I have in mind:
- front bumper full
- partial hood / fenders
- mirrors
- door cups
- rear quarter (those awesome hips)
- rear bumper where it meets trunk
- rocker panels

I’m contemplating getting the full fender / bumper and a portion behind the rear wheels on the rear bumper. I want max protection without breaking the bank or wrapping essentially the entire car with PPF!

S

I will put addtitionally from your list;
-full hood instead of partial
-A pillar
-partial roof at the front above the windshield.
-Headlights

[akkando]

Originally Posted by gandapanda

Where would you folks that have owned the M2 for a bit suggest paint protection film be applied. Here’s what I have in mind:
- front bumper full
- partial hood / fenders
- mirrors
- door cups
- rear quarter (those awesome hips)
- rear bumper where it meets trunk
- rocker panels

I’m contemplating getting the full fender / bumper and a portion behind the rear wheels on the rear bumper. I want max protection without breaking the bank or wrapping essentially the entire car with PPF!

S

Please do full hood and fenders. Don't have that terrible line across your car. Might as well save your money and just take the rock chips at that point.

[htc2000]

Originally Posted by Prodigy.

Agree with above, if you are talking about that dark line just over the lip it doesn't look like the edge of ppf, it looks more like its indented, any more pics?

I think you and greasy peanut might be right. I looked again and it doesn't seem to be PPF. More pics

[htc2000]

Originally Posted by greasypeanut

congrats and enjoy your new car. ill be in your neck of the woods on saturday, GMR

i cant sleep so i went and checked my 2017 and maybe as you say its hard to see in your photo but if youre talking about that line right near the lip, mine has that too. its not PPF but just the way the plastic piece that makes up that area of the body was joined in the mold or w/e

Is GMR a nice drive? I still have 1100 miles to break in ....

[horsepower_and_hounds]

At least:
entirety of the hood, both front fenders, front bumper cover, headlights, mirror covers, a pillars and leading edge of the roofline

If you can afford add:
rear rock guards, and luggage strip, and door cups

I am doing the first group

[greasypeanut]

Originally Posted by htc2000

Is GMR a nice drive? I still have 1100 miles to break in ....

GMR is fun. I wouldn't worry too much about being break in period there, there is still plenty of fun to be had. It's very twisty and doesn't have too many straights to push the engine compared to the other canyon roads in so cal. Also a lot of cyclists and motorcyclists use that road too, so I personally don't drive hard there. There's a few a blind corners. The photos you can get from parking along one of the many turn outs are worth the drive though.

[Ian ///M]

Originally Posted by alscks0414

I will put addtitionally from your list;
-full hood instead of partial
-A pillar
-partial roof at the front above the windshield.
-Headlights

I have noticed that partial hood does fine on this car. But I heard some cities are “rockier” than others . I would recommend wrapping the rocker panels (side skirts ) . They get fucked up pretty quick from throwing rocks back, (especially behind the front wheel) mine are chipped up after 8k.


Expanding the stock film on the hips is another one if I could go back I would have pursued. These cars will have some hip chips in the future . I have a few as well already . But I like them kinda . (I have AW, so they aren’t visible . But when I’m hand washing I see them )

[alscks0414]

Originally Posted by Ian ///M

I have noticed that partial hood does fine on this car. But I heard some cities are “rockier” than others . I would recommend wrapping the rocker panels (side skirts ) . They get fucked up pretty quick from throwing rocks back, (especially behind the front wheel) mine are chipped up after 8k

Full hood wrap covers whole protection. It is just the angle and chance of the rock hitting your car. Most likely you will get your chips at the front lower portion of the hood. However, if you keep your PPF for a while, it also changes the paint color finish. And I personally do not want to see the color difference between hood area where it was covered with PPF from where not. Rocker panel and A pillars are definite recommendation.