CS PPF Poll

CarJunkie · 01-13-2021, 01:15 PM

Well, I changed my mind. I have two friends recommending a local installer (7 cars between them including AMG GT, 718 Spyder and 718 GT4) and I went to meet with him. I just payed a deposit and scheduled for the week if 2/8.

Full paint correction, full XPEL PPF, full Fusion+ ceramic coat including glass, full wheel-off package includes front and rear of wheels and calipers. $7k out the door.

I will sell the e30.

ptgltw · 01-13-2021, 01:51 PM

Can I change my status? I went from full front to nothing to now full shebang

I got 2 small rock chips on my rear quarter right about the factory protection and that did it for me. Full wrap coverage we go. Custom install no kits. Windows, coating, sidemarker delete, rear marker delete, painted side skirt install and more.

I think a cocaine habit would be cheaper

medphysdave · 01-13-2021, 04:42 PM

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Can I change my status? I went from full front to nothing to now full shebang

I got 2 small rock chips on my rear quarter right about the factory protection and that did it for me. Full wrap coverage we go. Custom install no kits. Windows, coating, sidemarker delete, rear marker delete, painted side skirt install and more.

I think a cocaine habit would be cheaper

Rand over some stone debris on the way to Costco. Truck must have lost some coming out of landscaping facility. I was really glad I have full PPF. Not that I think I would have received damage, but just peace of mind to that I didn't have to worry about it.

AxM2CS · 01-13-2021, 07:37 PM

Down-selected my detailer tonight (greatly appreciate the referral, Mike!) and dropping the car off tomorrow. Full wrap in XPEL Ultimate Plus, full ceramic coat with wheels in Gtechniq Crystal Serum Ultra, window tint all around. With more than 250 miles on the car now, anxious to get the protection in place.

**LOVE** this car!!!! We've gotten to know each other, the kid gloves are coming off (within the limits of break-in), and it's just a perfect plaything. Magical combination of the familiar (instruments, driving position, feel of a high-performance BMW 6MT) and the very special (handling, nimbleness, acceleration through the allowable range of revs). No buyer's remorse here lol. Car for life.

cncmastr · 01-14-2021, 12:28 PM

Last minute attention to detail as I pick up the car after a full ppf - XPEL Ultimate.

AxM2CS · 01-14-2021, 02:36 PM

killer

EDIT: what kind of PPF did you go with? Getting XPEL Ultimate Plus here.

cncmastr · 01-14-2021, 03:24 PM

Quick close up inspection of full PPF with XPEL ultimate .

MomoM3 · 01-14-2021, 04:16 PM

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Quick close up inspection of full PPF with XPEL.

Nice job! Can't wait for my MB CS!!! The sun hits it sooooo nice.

MomoM3 · 01-16-2021, 01:17 AM

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Quick close up inspection of full PPF with XPEL ultimate .

Does the PPF wrap under or around the carbon side grilles? Did they have to remove them?

cncmastr · 01-16-2021, 05:39 AM

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Quick close up inspection of full PPF with XPEL ultimate .

Does the PPF wrap under or around the carbon side grilles? Did they have to remove them?

They wrapped around the side.

MomoM3 · 01-16-2021, 09:17 AM

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Quick close up inspection of full PPF with XPEL ultimate .

Does the PPF wrap under or around the carbon side grilles? Did they have to remove them?

They wrapped around the side.

Port installed or did you source afterwards? Thanks for playing 20 questions 😀

cncmastr · 01-16-2021, 10:26 AM

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Quick close up inspection of full PPF with XPEL ultimate .

Does the PPF wrap under or around the carbon side grilles? Did they have to remove them?

They wrapped around the side.

Port installed or did you source afterwards? Thanks for playing 20 questions 😀

Port installed. Glad to play along!

QM · 01-16-2021, 11:58 AM

Full front PPF (Xpel), ceramic coating, and 20% tint (ceramic Xpel) except windshield.

MadBimmeRad · 01-16-2021, 12:35 PM

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Full front PPF (Xpel), ceramic coating, and 20% tint (ceramic Xpel) except windshield.

Well done, love the wheels

AxM2CS · 01-16-2021, 01:00 PM

Beautiful - what I have to look forward to when mine comes back in a week! Except for the wheels, those are beautes. Thinking similar for winter wheels next year .. something to contrast with the golds for 3 months a year.

What kind of ceramic did you go with?

QM · 01-16-2021, 01:34 PM

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Beautiful - what I have to look forward to when mine comes back in a week! Except for the wheels, those are beautes. Thinking similar for winter wheels next year .. something to contrast with the golds for 3 months a year.

What kind of ceramic did you go with?

Ceramic is Gtechniq Crystal Serum Light & Exo. Supposedly a 5 year protection.

AxM2CS · 01-16-2021, 01:37 PM

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Ceramic is Gtechniq Crystal Serum Light & Exo. Supposedly a 5 year protection.

Same here. Except it's coming with a 9-year warranty - you might want to check on that with your detailer. Excited that we have same treatment on MB paint .. because yours came out fantastically.

ptgltw · 01-16-2021, 04:19 PM

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Same here. Except it's coming with a 9-year warranty - you might want to check on that with your detailer. Excited that we have same treatment on MB paint .. because yours came out fantastically.

Brett uses a different product from the same company. Top of the line coverage. Nothing wrong with their other products but they have shorter warranties.

https://www.protectwhatdrivesyou.com...hoCslAQAvD_BwE

https://gtechniq.com/files/guarantee_terms_lacquer.pdf

f80_MG · 01-16-2021, 04:36 PM

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Same here. Except it's coming with a 9-year warranty - you might want to check on that with your detailer. Excited that we have same treatment on MB paint .. because yours came out fantastically.

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Brett uses a different product from the same company. Top of the line coverage. Nothing wrong with their other products but they have shorter warranties.

https://www.protectwhatdrivesyou.com...hoCslAQAvD_BwE

https://gtechniq.com/files/guarantee_terms_lacquer.pdf

The CS Ultra does have a 9 year warranty, but as I understand it, if it ever needs to be removed or refinished, you have to go down to base paint and remove all the clearcoat. Which is not the same with CSL.

Not a big deal if you're doing it on PPF, but makes me hesitant to consider doing it directly on paint.
Any recommendation or more knowledge about this would be appreciated.

ScullyD · 01-16-2021, 04:58 PM

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Quick close up inspection of full PPF with XPEL ultimate .

Does the PPF wrap under or around the carbon side grilles? Did they have to remove them?

They wrapped around the side.

Port installed or did you source afterwards? Thanks for playing 20 questions 😀

Port installed. Glad to play along!

Where is the wireless phone charger and can that be installed at the dealer?

cncmastr · 01-16-2021, 07:04 PM

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Quick close up inspection of full PPF with XPEL ultimate .

Does the PPF wrap under or around the carbon side grilles? Did they have to remove them?

They wrapped around the side.

Port installed or did you source afterwards? Thanks for playing 20 questions 😀

Port installed. Glad to play along!

Where is the wireless phone charger and can that be installed at the dealer?

It's like asking if the dealer can plug in your iPod cable into the USB port and placing a bottle of water in the cup holder. It's that easy.

ptgltw · 01-16-2021, 07:38 PM

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The CS Ultra does have a 9 year warranty, but as I understand it, if it ever needs to be removed or refinished, you have to go down to base paint and remove all the clearcoat. Which is not the same with CSL.

Not a big deal if you're doing it on PPF, but makes me hesitant to consider doing it directly on paint.
Any recommendation or more knowledge about this would be appreciated.

Apparently it needs to be wetsanded off. I don't blame you for not getting it applied directly onto paint surfaces. An expert wet sander isn't easy to find.

View Poll Results: How will you use your CS and what PPF coverage will you have?
Daily/Track: No Coverage	20	14.18%
Daily/Track: Bumper Only	3	2.13%
Daily/Track: Full Front (Bumper, Fenders, Hood, Mirrors, etc)	33	23.40%
Daily/Track: Full Car	27	19.15%
Garage Queen: No Coverage	9	6.38%
Garage Queen: Bumper Only	2	1.42%
Garage Queen: Full Front (Bumper, Fenders, Hood, Mirrors, etc)	18	12.77%
Garage Queen: Full Car	29	20.57%
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01-13-2021, 01:15 PM	#67
CarJunkie Colonel 2616 Rep 2,819 Posts Drives: e82 1M, f87 M2cs Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tri-Cities, Washington iTrader: (1) Garage List 2020 M2cs [0.00] 2011 BMW 1M [0.00]	Well, I changed my mind. I have two friends recommending a local installer (7 cars between them including AMG GT, 718 Spyder and 718 GT4) and I went to meet with him. I just payed a deposit and scheduled for the week if 2/8. Full paint correction, full XPEL PPF, full Fusion+ ceramic coat including glass, full wheel-off package includes front and rear of wheels and calipers. $7k out the door. I will sell the e30. __________________ 1M track toy mods: BMS chargepipe, BMS OCC, ADE FMIC, ADE motor mounts, MadDad/Lightweight Ti exhaust, ADE custom oil thermostat/cooler, custom MHD tune, F10 550i clutch, Ohlins R+T, Vorschlag camber plates, M3 'vert FSB with Turner endlinks, Stoptech Trophy BBK.
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ptgltw Lieutenant Colonel 3775 Rep 1,657 Posts Drives: BMW M's Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Can I change my status? I went from full front to nothing to now full shebang I got 2 small rock chips on my rear quarter right about the factory protection and that did it for me. Full wrap coverage we go. Custom install no kits. Windows, coating, sidemarker delete, rear marker delete, painted side skirt install and more. I think a cocaine habit would be cheaper __________________ 1995 LTW: Modified by BMW NA Factory team from new M2 CS: CF Buckets & more (track toy)
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AxM2CS Lieutenant 543 Rep 405 Posts Drives: E28 535i >E39 528iT >E39 540i6 Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Arlington, VA iTrader: (0)	Down-selected my detailer tonight (greatly appreciate the referral, Mike!) and dropping the car off tomorrow. Full wrap in XPEL Ultimate Plus, full ceramic coat with wheels in Gtechniq Crystal Serum Ultra, window tint all around. With more than 250 miles on the car now, anxious to get the protection in place. LOVE this car!!!! We've gotten to know each other, the kid gloves are coming off (within the limits of break-in), and it's just a perfect plaything. Magical combination of the familiar (instruments, driving position, feel of a high-performance BMW 6MT) and the very special (handling, nimbleness, acceleration through the allowable range of revs). No buyer's remorse here lol. Car for life.
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AxM2CS Lieutenant 543 Rep 405 Posts Drives: E28 535i >E39 528iT >E39 540i6 Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Arlington, VA iTrader: (0)	killer EDIT: what kind of PPF did you go with? Getting XPEL Ultimate Plus here. Last edited by AxM2CS; 01-14-2021 at 03:39 PM..
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01-16-2021, 11:58 AM	#79
QM First Lieutenant 287 Rep 312 Posts Drives: 2020 M2CS 6MT Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Illinois iTrader: (2)	Full front PPF (Xpel), ceramic coating, and 20% tint (ceramic Xpel) except windshield. Attached Images
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AxM2CS Lieutenant 543 Rep 405 Posts Drives: E28 535i >E39 528iT >E39 540i6 Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Arlington, VA iTrader: (0)	Beautiful - what I have to look forward to when mine comes back in a week! Except for the wheels, those are beautes. Thinking similar for winter wheels next year .. something to contrast with the golds for 3 months a year. What kind of ceramic did you go with?
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