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M40i - PPF
- Boyo
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M40i - PPF
My car has landed in the UK so delivery is not far off. How have existing owners found their cars have faired with regard to stone chips. Are there any areas of bodywork which are pretty susceptible. Has anyone gone down the PPF route whether partial or full (I know the pre LCI cars have a small area of factory fitted PPF towards the rear wheels but this isn't present on the LCI model). Appreciate anyone's experiences.
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- Argyll Andy
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I’ve picked up quite a few chips on the front of mine, but NC500 and multiple forum runs were NOT helpful. I took out BMW paint protection plans so fixed ok.
On my next one at least the front will be PPF’d, already lined up with Byron
On my next one at least the front will be PPF’d, already lined up with Byron
G29 M40i Thundernight with Ivory interior, all option packs (here for a while, hopefully )
G29 M40i Misano Blue all option packs (Gone 26k of fun)
E89 35iS, Valencia Orange, Design Pure Traction pack (Gone)
E89 23i sDrive, Silver (Gone)
- Boyo
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Are you literally going to do the whole front end.Argyll Andy wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 12:07 pm I’ve picked up quite a few chips on the front of mine, but NC500 and multiple forum runs were NOT helpful. I took out BMW paint protection plans so fixed ok.
On my next one at least the front will be PPF’d, already lined up with Byron
Current:
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Previous:
G29 M40i - Thundernight
718 Cayman GTS 4.0 (Manual)
987 Boxster 2.7
E89 2.0i M Sport (Auto)
E89 2.0i M Sport (Manual)
718 Cayman GTS 2.5
E89 35is
E85 M Roadster
718 Cayman GTS 4.0 (PDK)
Previous:
G29 M40i - Thundernight
718 Cayman GTS 4.0 (Manual)
987 Boxster 2.7
E89 2.0i M Sport (Auto)
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718 Cayman GTS 2.5
E89 35is
E85 M Roadster
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So my theory on this is quite simple. Good quality ppf costs many many thousands. I’d rather pay for repairs or even a full bonnet spray at some point which would still be cheaper than ppf.
Although that’s on my blue, not sure about thunder night.
Although that’s on my blue, not sure about thunder night.
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I had PPF on certain areas of my Cayman and it certainly did the job and wasn't astronomical. I appreciate the school of thought regarding repainting rather than protecting, however despite how good the bodyshop is there will inevitably be traces that areas have been repainted and personally that doesn't sit well with me. Each to their own of course.
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E89 35is
E85 M Roadster
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G29 M40i - Thundernight
718 Cayman GTS 4.0 (Manual)
987 Boxster 2.7
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E85 M Roadster
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Yes, I’ve had chips on both wings, bonnet and bumper. Byron does a “self healing” film that seems to be goodBoyo wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 12:18 pmAre you literally going to do the whole front end.Argyll Andy wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 12:07 pm I’ve picked up quite a few chips on the front of mine, but NC500 and multiple forum runs were NOT helpful. I took out BMW paint protection plans so fixed ok.
On my next one at least the front will be PPF’d, already lined up with Byron
G29 M40i Thundernight with Ivory interior, all option packs (here for a while, hopefully )
G29 M40i Misano Blue all option packs (Gone 26k of fun)
E89 35iS, Valencia Orange, Design Pure Traction pack (Gone)
E89 23i sDrive, Silver (Gone)
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This might be true. Then again I think a full ppf is about 8k for complete coverage.Boyo wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 1:45 pmI had PPF on certain areas of my Cayman and it certainly did the job and wasn't astronomical. I appreciate the school of thought regarding repainting rather than protecting, however despite how good the bodyshop is there will inevitably be traces that areas have been repainted and personally that doesn't sit well with me. Each to their own of course.
I also worry that every little knock will require not just paint, but new ppf which isn’t covered by insurance.
So when someone reversed into my car and it needed a new bumper and blending would have meant new ppf on the front of the car had I had it. Maybe as it wasn’t my fault I could have claimed that too, but had it of been my fault it would have been a new cost onto me.
It’s personal choice at the end of the day. My mate had his black Porsche full ppf in a satin finish and it looks amazing.
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If your going down the frosted paint route, which is difficult to match, ppf would be the way to go but otherwise touch up paint is pretty good these days and a respray of a panel that is badly chipped must be cheaper?
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- Boyo
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I am going Thundernight. As mentioned I am not keen on painting panels.
Current:
718 Cayman GTS 4.0 (PDK)
Previous:
G29 M40i - Thundernight
718 Cayman GTS 4.0 (Manual)
987 Boxster 2.7
E89 2.0i M Sport (Auto)
E89 2.0i M Sport (Manual)
718 Cayman GTS 2.5
E89 35is
E85 M Roadster
718 Cayman GTS 4.0 (PDK)
Previous:
G29 M40i - Thundernight
718 Cayman GTS 4.0 (Manual)
987 Boxster 2.7
E89 2.0i M Sport (Auto)
E89 2.0i M Sport (Manual)
718 Cayman GTS 2.5
E89 35is
E85 M Roadster
- Beedub
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Full ppf coverage on a new shape z4 would be around 5k id guess.... Ive replaced PPF for insurance companies more times than i can even count so it its covered unless you didn't declare it!ori wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 3:13 pmThis might be true. Then again I think a full ppf is about 8k for complete coverage.Boyo wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 1:45 pmI had PPF on certain areas of my Cayman and it certainly did the job and wasn't astronomical. I appreciate the school of thought regarding repainting rather than protecting, however despite how good the bodyshop is there will inevitably be traces that areas have been repainted and personally that doesn't sit well with me. Each to their own of course.
I also worry that every little knock will require not just paint, but new ppf which isn’t covered by insurance.
So when someone reversed into my car and it needed a new bumper and blending would have meant new ppf on the front of the car had I had it. Maybe as it wasn’t my fault I could have claimed that too, but had it of been my fault it would have been a new cost onto me.
It’s personal choice at the end of the day. My mate had his black Porsche full ppf in a satin finish and it looks amazing.
Also wear and tear PPF pieces can be cost effective , this one cost around 600 quid i think if i remember correctly...
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i got you brother! Whenever your ready, ill come up personally and do it for you,Argyll Andy wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 12:07 pm I’ve picked up quite a few chips on the front of mine, but NC500 and multiple forum runs were NOT helpful. I took out BMW paint protection plans so fixed ok.
On my next one at least the front will be PPF’d, already lined up with Byron
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- Beedub
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Best thing about this era is the patterns are brilliant now so you will really get a nice seamless install, my old z4m was complete bulk install, Zero patterns or what was available was terrible fitment as it was the start of the software era. So my personal install is very much hand made ( literally hand cut on the car which is incredibly difficult) far from perfect but neat, ill keep perfecting it as pieces need replacement but its doing its job and keeping my car is good order!
any advice needed from someone that does this day in day, im here fellas!
any advice needed from someone that does this day in day, im here fellas!
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The company that did my Porsche has quoted £3k for the ID3 (complete minus roof) so think that is a fair price for the protection.
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I know you doBeedub wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 8:36 pmi got you brother! Whenever your ready, ill come up personally and do it for you,Argyll Andy wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 12:07 pm I’ve picked up quite a few chips on the front of mine, but NC500 and multiple forum runs were NOT helpful. I took out BMW paint protection plans so fixed ok.
On my next one at least the front will be PPF’d, already lined up with Byron
G29 M40i Thundernight with Ivory interior, all option packs (here for a while, hopefully )
G29 M40i Misano Blue all option packs (Gone 26k of fun)
E89 35iS, Valencia Orange, Design Pure Traction pack (Gone)
E89 23i sDrive, Silver (Gone)
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I wonder how the blue would look with a satin finish ppf.