OEM PPF Question

Geralt20 · 11-13-2023, 02:06 PM

Looking for some advice on how to handle the OEM PPF on the rear wheel arches. I just picked up a 2017 OG M2 in September and the OEM film is still applied. It is yellowing quite badly, and I think it is probably best to remove it at this point.

Any recommendations? Will the hair dryer method do the trick? Have most of you removed the factory film as well by now? I am just worried about damaging the paint upon removal since it has been on the car for ~6-7 years.

Apologies if this topic has been discussed previously - tried searching for it but only found threads on applying new PPF.

ThreeStripes · 11-13-2023, 02:12 PM

In because mine isn’t yellow but it’s time has come and gone. Curious what getting this handled is going to cost.

Larry Kosilla of AMMO NYC fame uses near boiling water onto a towel to get/keep heat into the wrap/PPF during removal and it seems to be more effective than just ripping, or even using a heat gun.

allinon72 · 11-13-2023, 05:06 PM

Heat it up and peel it off. Heat up a corner enough to get it started, then keep the hair dryer about 2" away as you slowly peel it back. I don't think you'll have any issues with the paint as it is quite hard and durable on the M2.

Geralt20 · 11-14-2023, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by allinon72

Heat it up and peel it off. Heat up a corner enough to get it started, then keep the hair dryer about 2" away as you slowly peel it back. I don't think you'll have any issues with the paint as it is quite hard and durable on the M2.

That was going to be my method, but I just got a bit nervous with the possible paint damage. Appreciate the guidance.

bmwstephen · 12-06-2023, 07:23 PM

more importantly where do you get precut replacements?

varooshgog · 12-06-2023, 09:26 PM

Here is where you can get some if you want to apply yourself: https://innovativepaintprotectionsol...ction-film-kit

Frankly, I would just take it to a shop and advise them to just create a bigger piece. Looks cleaner and provides more coverage, plus the install will probably look cleaner.

daspandam2 · 12-07-2023, 10:04 AM

Thank you, mine is starting to yellow so I need to add this to the list.

mtoosexy · 12-07-2023, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by daspandam2

Thank you, mine is starting to yellow so I need to add this to the list.

same-sies!!

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Geralt20 New Member 35 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2017 M2 AW 6MT Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	OEM PPF Question Looking for some advice on how to handle the OEM PPF on the rear wheel arches. I just picked up a 2017 OG M2 in September and the OEM film is still applied. It is yellowing quite badly, and I think it is probably best to remove it at this point. Any recommendations? Will the hair dryer method do the trick? Have most of you removed the factory film as well by now? I am just worried about damaging the paint upon removal since it has been on the car for ~6-7 years. Apologies if this topic has been discussed previously - tried searching for it but only found threads on applying new PPF.
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ThreeStripes Lieutenant 679 Rep 556 Posts Drives: X3M Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	In because mine isn’t yellow but it’s time has come and gone. Curious what getting this handled is going to cost. Larry Kosilla of AMMO NYC fame uses near boiling water onto a towel to get/keep heat into the wrap/PPF during removal and it seems to be more effective than just ripping, or even using a heat gun.
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11-13-2023, 05:06 PM	#3
allinon72 Brigadier General 4922 Rep 3,804 Posts Drives: 20' M2C, 23' X1 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Indianapolis, IN iTrader: (2)	Heat it up and peel it off. Heat up a corner enough to get it started, then keep the hair dryer about 2" away as you slowly peel it back. I don't think you'll have any issues with the paint as it is quite hard and durable on the M2.
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bmwstephen Private First Class 51 Rep 154 Posts Drives: 95' M3, 17' M2 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	more importantly where do you get precut replacements?
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12-06-2023, 09:26 PM	#6
varooshgog Second Lieutenant 84 Rep 211 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M2 Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	Here is where you can get some if you want to apply yourself: https://innovativepaintprotectionsol...ction-film-kit Frankly, I would just take it to a shop and advise them to just create a bigger piece. Looks cleaner and provides more coverage, plus the install will probably look cleaner.
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12-07-2023, 10:04 AM	#7
daspandam2 Registered 5 Rep 2 Posts Drives: BMW 17' M2, 20' X5 Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Denton, TX iTrader: (0)	Thank you, mine is starting to yellow so I need to add this to the list.
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