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I too, am NOT skipping PPF when I get my M2C. I like all my cars minty FRESH. Be it Day 1, or Day 6,234. |
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i didnt do it for my 135 but doing it for this one because i plan to keep this for as long as i can. not sure how much financial sense it makes, but peace of mind is nice |
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Picked up my car yesterday from them for a full track package clear bra. My buddies M2c is there right now doing a clear bra install now.
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Oh I didn't originally think this way. I thought it was a waste of money. Then I kept getting chips. Then more chips. Every time I looked that front I was getting more annoyed. I tried touching it up, but it still looked awful. When I drove I would become paranoid about more flying stone chips and if I heard one hit I would dread looking at it to see the new damage So got the front bumper resprayed. Had to wait a while for it to off gas. Then got PPF. I couldn't wait to write that check. For me totally worth it, wish I would have done it immediately. Easier to wash too. At no point was I thinking about the next guy. Now I'm in the hole the cost of PPF, the respray, and lost value from respray maybe, and the pain in the ass dealing with it all. To me I know it was worth it, and I recommend it to everyone who wants to keep their car looking new and drive it worry free from stone chips. There is dollar amount I'll pay for that. If you don't care about stone chips or can't afford PPF, then by all means, don't get it. |
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12-14-2018, 12:24 PM | #28 |
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I skipped on my current 2017 M2, no chance in hell will I skip when I pick up my comp.. In fact, I will not drive it until I go get it PPF protected.
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12-14-2018, 12:27 PM | #29 | |
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I haven't really gotten the chips from Palmdale roads, mainly canyon roads
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Thanks for posting this thread, as I believe everyone that reads these forums is feeling pressure to PPF! That's at least how I felt, but I just couldn't make sense of it from a practical or financial perspective.
During the 10+ years you have the PPF, it's likely you may need to respray anyway because of some sort of parking lot incident that the PPF doesn't protect. Any sort of collision (or large stone) scenario means it is money down the drain. Even if it stays perfect, you will hardly get any of that investment back if you decide to resell it. Plus, the thought of having to sink more money into it after no more than 10 years isn't that appealing. I've believe the longer the film stays on the car, the harder it will be to remove (not a simple peel off). Has anyone actually tried taking this stuff off after 10+ years? Can you really be sure the paint under the PPF will look exactly the same as the rest of the car in the long term given that every product seems to be brand new? I'm yet to be convinced but have a little more time to think about it as the M2C hibernates for the winter.
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Oh I know, just saying from my personal observation living there. In the city, it would be super rare to get any sort of damage since everyone usually drives slow. Come visit again!
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To each his own
Clearly this topic is a matter of perspective. I agree that if you can afford $65k on a car, $3k for PPF is not an issue. For me, the PPF is worth the money because I want to preserve the original paint. I have zero intentions on giving this car back or trading in in a few years. Preserving the original paint from damage is not something ceramic coating can do. My 135i was banged up up front after a few years and that's not going to happen with this car. I can't see having to trust a paint shop to perfectly match the HS repainting for rock chips. If that's your cup of tea, have at it.
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All said, I am all for PPF as I do not find paint patina attractive.
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Is the film letting UV-radiation thrue? That is a thing ive been thinking about. Covering half the car in film that reflects the radiation and then letting the rest of the car "suffer"?
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12-15-2018, 07:54 AM | #42 |
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Not an issue...
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Can you explain why its not an issue?
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