I’m posting my thoughts on PPF installation, given several members on the board have posted sub-optimal jobs. I’m focusing on a pre-cut kit, although I had some custom pieces put on the rear quarters. If you are like me, you probably don’t want to pay more than $1000 for PPF on your daily driver.
The most important thing is to find the best installer that you can drive to. IMO, this is much more important than Xpel vs. Suntek, etc. I used Paint Protection Solutions branch in Scottsdale. I traveled from Tucson because I trust their work, as they previously did my F80 M3. They still use Xpel, and that is fine with me.
The pre-cut kit is very good for the M2C. The kit wraps around most edges including the hood, front fenders, and lower bumper. Where it cannot wrap around (the BMW roundel, mirror edge, front spoiler winglets, etc.), the PPF edges are flush and, when needed, the seams to assure proper fitment are aligned well.
As I posted on another thread, I recommend those with HS and AW M2s to remove the OE PPF and extend the coverage to wrap around the fender edge behind the door. The vertical edge of the OE PPF is a magnet for dirt, and it is hard to remove completely (at least I couldn’t, after a 100-mile drive back home on the freeway). The PPF cannot be clearly seen on the photos (which is a good thing!) so I added a photograph that shows the minimal protection you want.
This will likely be towed to the detail subforum, but I wanted to throw it up here first.