M40i - PPF

[Boyo]

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.

[Argyll Andy]

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

[Boyo]

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

Are you literally going to do the whole front end.

[ori]

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.

[Boyo]

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.

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.

[Argyll Andy]

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

Are you literally going to do the whole front end.

Yes, I’ve had chips on both wings, bonnet and bumper. Byron does a “self healing” film that seems to be good

[ori]

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.

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.

This might be true. Then again I think a full ppf is about 8k for complete coverage.
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.

[Nanu]

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?

[Boyo]

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?

I am going Thundernight. As mentioned I am not keen on painting panels.

[Beedub]

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.

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.

This might be true. Then again I think a full ppf is about 8k for complete coverage.
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.

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!

Also wear and tear PPF pieces can be cost effective , this one cost around 600 quid i think if i remember correctly...
https://youtu.be/QgVKH5_O4NI

[Beedub]

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

i got you brother! Whenever your ready, ill come up personally and do it for you,

[Beedub]

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!

[pvr]

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.

[Argyll Andy]

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

i got you brother! Whenever your ready, ill come up personally and do it for you,

I know you do

[ori]

I wonder how the blue would look with a satin finish ppf.