[BigKutta]

This is an option on an M2 I'm looking at. No big deal but wondering what that is?

Thanks

[MrMiaogi]

Paint protection film is a small layer of plastic going over your paint. It prevents some paint chips and such.

[Conissah]

Yep, it's also known as clear bra. A clear film put on body panels to keep them from being chipped.

[BigKutta]

This is showing at a $215 option on the car from factory. I cant imagine its a full body covering. I did a google search, and it seems to indicate that level 1 is around door handles and by the trunk over the bumper. This wasn't specific to the M2 so wanted to ask you guys who maybe have this.

[MrMiaogi]

Originally Posted by BigKutta

This is showing at a $215 option on the car from factory. I cant imagine its a full body covering. I did a google search, and it seems to indicate that level 1 is around door handles and by the trunk over the bumper. This wasn't specific to the M2 so wanted to ask you guys who maybe have this.

Yes, that sounds right. I'm sure it's standard across all BMWs.

If you're interested, I would do it third party and negotiate a price.

[Conissah]

Originally Posted by BigKutta

This is showing at a $215 option on the car from factory. I cant imagine its a full body covering. I did a google search, and it seems to indicate that level 1 is around door handles and by the trunk over the bumper. This wasn't specific to the M2 so wanted to ask you guys who maybe have this.

Oh, usually no one lists it if not at least covering the bumper. Level 1 PPF sounds like an addendum thrown on by a dealer to get more money. I personally hate PPF behind the handles, but the trunk one is nice. My 2020 M2C doesn't have the PPF, nor do I remember seeing it offered. Could be wrong though.

[BigKutta]

Originally Posted by MrMiaogi

Yes, that sounds right. I'm sure it's standard across all BMWs.

If you're interested, I would do it third party and negotiate a price.

No its actually a option item on the sticker

[BigKutta]

Originally Posted by Conissah

Oh, usually no one lists it if not at least covering the bumper. Level 1 PPF sounds like an addendum thrown on by a dealer to get more money. I personally hate PPF behind the handles, but the trunk one is nice. My 2020 M2C doesn't have the PPF, nor do I remember seeing it offered. Could be wrong though.

No, its got an option code ZL5 on the options, listed with the metal pads and wheel locks

[pz619]

I went with xpel for my M2, but the 5er has the level 1 ppf. If I recall it covers the door cups, door edges, and rear luggage area for the trunk and nothing else. Not really worth it unless you have a garage wall near your doors or people are in the habit for dragging stuff out of your trunk.

[MrMiaogi]

Originally Posted by BigKutta

No its actually a option item on the sticker

Standard as in this option covers the same portion of the car on each BMW.

IE: lvl 1 PPF covers something while level 2 PPF covers more. Either way dealership is a rip off for this job.

[KevinM]

This must be a "dealer-installed option." BMW doesn't offer additional PPF as a factory option. The M2C comes from the factory with a small piece of PPF ahead of each rear wheel to protect those hips from stone chips.. I strongly recommend replacing those pieces with much larger ones, as the factory PPF is too small for the carnage that US roads may inflict upon our paint.

I would skip the dealer option and find the best PPF installer in your area. The most favored PPF brands currently are Xpel and SunTek. Both companies have good products; it is the skill of the installer that makes the difference.

If you decide to do PPF, at a minimum you will want the front 1/3 of the hood, the front bumper, the mirror caps and (as above) a larger piece over the rear fenders. This will cost approximately $1K.

[nearwater4me]

Originally Posted by pz619

I went with xpel for my M2, but the 5er has the level 1 ppf. If I recall it covers the door cups, door edges, and rear luggage area for the trunk and nothing else. Not really worth it unless you have a garage wall near your doors or people are in the habit for dragging stuff out of your trunk.

Correct, my M2C came with this ‘option’.
Door cup, door edges, top of the rear bumper where the trunk opening is at.
As I was getting 2/3 of my car wrapped in Xpel, I got rid of the door edges.
Looked terrible to me.

[goku7]

If I went back in time I would ppf'ed the car asap. Racking up rock chips faster than I can count. BMW paint quality is just terrible. Never had this problem with other cars before.