M2C Front Bumper Paint "Seams/Edges"

speedy_ryan · 06-13-2022, 06:02 PM

Hello all, new owner here of a 6MT M2C as of about a month ago!

Looong story short, I brought the car to my local service center for a quick checkup and they unfortunately damaged the car. Part of the damage was done to the front bumper which had PPF from the previous owner. I had the body shop consult a detailing service to remove the PPF so they could repaint the bumper. I got the car back, but as I was looking closer at the bumper I noticed these "seams" that sort of look like PPF edges at first glance. They're noticeable just inside the wheel well and also right where the bumper meets the hood right above the kidney grill. I was just a bit confused since the PPF should have been removed and wanted to see if anyone here (without PPF on their car) has the same thing. TIA!

MooMooM2 · 06-13-2022, 07:18 PM

Not a ppf expert but they probably did remove it and the one installed is from a template and that is the way the plot cut the template

speedy_ryan · 06-13-2022, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by MooMooM2

Not a ppf expert but they probably did remove it and the one installed is from a template and that is the way the plot cut the template

It does seem like that's the case. I ruled that out as I was assuming that I would get the car back without new PPF on the car. It was previously agreed upon with the service center that I would be getting the new PPF replaced on my own later on once the paint has had enough time to cure, and that they would just reimburse the cost...looks like this service center is yet again trying to get out easy. Oh well...thanks for the reply!

MooMooM2 · 06-13-2022, 08:22 PM

Ah I read the whole post wrong haha but yeah that does look like PPF and definitely bs if they did not wait a little bit before applying. Maybe fine but playing with fire.

(K) · 06-13-2022, 09:40 PM

Those look more like mold lines from the manufacturing process.

speedy_ryan · 06-13-2022, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by (K)

Those look more like mold lines from the manufacturing process.

Ahh I think you're right! I was able to find a video of someone removing their front bumper and you can faintly see similar edges.

Up4speed · 06-13-2022, 11:02 PM

Yes, it's just the bumper mold. Mine looks the same, and doesn't have PPF on it.
Sorry for the sideways photo, I didn't know how to fix it.

speedy_ryan · 06-14-2022, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Up4speed

Yes, it's just the bumper mold. Mine looks the same, and doesn't have PPF on it.
Sorry for the sideways photo, I didn't know how to fix it.

Ahh yup that confirms it then. Thanks a bunch for checking!!

MooMooM2 · 06-14-2022, 09:28 AM

Ahha the picture really makes it look like ppf. Now that I remember there was a thread just like this

06-13-2022, 06:02 PM	#1
speedy_ryan Private First Class 79 Rep 101 Posts Drives: M2 Competition 6MT Join Date: May 2022 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	M2C Front Bumper Paint "Seams/Edges" Hello all, new owner here of a 6MT M2C as of about a month ago! Looong story short, I brought the car to my local service center for a quick checkup and they unfortunately damaged the car. Part of the damage was done to the front bumper which had PPF from the previous owner. I had the body shop consult a detailing service to remove the PPF so they could repaint the bumper. I got the car back, but as I was looking closer at the bumper I noticed these "seams" that sort of look like PPF edges at first glance. They're noticeable just inside the wheel well and also right where the bumper meets the hood right above the kidney grill. I was just a bit confused since the PPF should have been removed and wanted to see if anyone here (without PPF on their car) has the same thing. TIA! Attached Images
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06-13-2022, 07:18 PM	#2
MooMooM2 Lieutenant Colonel 1818 Rep 1,610 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: NY iTrader: (2)	Not a ppf expert but they probably did remove it and the one installed is from a template and that is the way the plot cut the template
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MooMooM2 Lieutenant Colonel 1818 Rep 1,610 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: NY iTrader: (2)	Ah I read the whole post wrong haha but yeah that does look like PPF and definitely bs if they did not wait a little bit before applying. Maybe fine but playing with fire.
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06-13-2022, 09:40 PM	#5
(K) Captain 1278 Rep 837 Posts Drives: '21 M2C 6MT (R.I.P.) Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Massachusetts, USA iTrader: (6)	Those look more like mold lines from the manufacturing process.
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Up4speed Second Lieutenant 172 Rep 200 Posts Drives: 2021 M2C Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 Ferrari 458 [0.00] 2015 Golf GTI [0.00]	Yes, it's just the bumper mold. Mine looks the same, and doesn't have PPF on it. Sorry for the sideways photo, I didn't know how to fix it. Attached Images
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06-14-2022, 09:28 AM	#9
MooMooM2 Lieutenant Colonel 1818 Rep 1,610 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: NY iTrader: (2)	Ahha the picture really makes it look like ppf. Now that I remember there was a thread just like this
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