Front bumper WTF

POBA · 11-29-2020, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by ///WeissBisBlau

Speaking of sensors, in looking at my owners manual (yes, I am one of “those”, lol) it says that “film” may block the sensors. Could PPF cause a problem with this, or has anybody had a problem with this?

Sorry I have no experience yet with PPF, have not used it on my cars

norbtx · 11-29-2020, 11:34 AM

Even BMW uses double sided tape for ED cars! Terrible.

spuntyb · 11-29-2020, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by POBA

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Originally Posted by ///WeissBisBlau

Speaking of sensors, in looking at my owners manual (yes, I am one of “those”, lol) it says that “film” may block the sensors. Could PPF cause a problem with this, or has anybody had a problem with this?

Sorry I have no experience yet with PPF, have not used it on my cars

Don't have an F90, but my F80, and both F30s with PDC/etc. had no issues with full bumper xpel plus the tow hook license plate

Ck00 · 11-29-2020, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by greentrbo95gst

I just took delivery of my car few days ago and I noticed this. I don't believe this looks like the factory did it. do your 2021 front bumper covers have holes in them?[IMG]undefined[/IMG]

That sucks. Sorry they did that.
I specifically told Jon to make sure dealer does not drill holes on the car when it arrives.

subterFUSE · 11-29-2020, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ///WeissBisBlau

Speaking of sensors, in looking at my owners manual (yes, I am one of “those”, lol) it says that “film” may block the sensors. Could PPF cause a problem with this, or has anybody had a problem with this?

I have PPF on my bumper and the parking sensors work just fine.

My film installer said if the sensors acted up he would cut out the holes for the sensors to be uncovered, but I never needed to.

subterFUSE · 11-29-2020, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Ck00

That sucks. Sorry they did that.
I specifically told Jon to make sure dealer does not drill holes on the car when it arrives.

Yeah, car dealers are not even qualified to wash a car.

I always give my dealers a letter from me explaining that when the car arrives it should not to be touched by anyone for any reason other than to park it. No washing. No waxing. No towels. Don't even unwrap the plastic from the paint.

greentrbo95gst · 11-29-2020, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Ck00

That sucks. Sorry they did that.
I specifically told Jon to make sure dealer does not drill holes on the car when it arrives.

I did too, but the detailer made his own decision without getting it approved by Jon. Water under the bridge. They are taking care of me.

greentrbo95gst · 11-29-2020, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ///WeissBisBlau

Speaking of sensors, in looking at my owners manual (yes, I am one of “those”, lol) it says that “film” may block the sensors. Could PPF cause a problem with this, or has anybody had a problem with this?

Damn it, I am "one of those" guys too. Haha.
It could be referring to film for wraps and not clear bras. When I picked up my f10 m5 in Munich I was talking to one of the engineers about it and he said clear bras are fine over the sensors. I've never had an issue with them.

MysticBlue · 11-29-2020, 07:12 PM

5 BMW's factory ordered over the years. Always instruct the dealer, no plates on the front. So far so good. On one of them there was still a note taped to the steering wheel when I took delivery, probably from the sales guy to the service guys. It just said, "NO FRONT PLATE!" I also instruct them, no test drives. I don't even want it on the showroom floor where people can sit in it.
As far as the question on PPF, mine had holes cut for parking sensors. Don't really know if installer did it after it was put on or if the computer pattern that cuts it did it.

Gassy · 11-30-2020, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by subterFUSE

I have PPF on my bumper and the parking sensors work just fine.

My film installer said if the sensors acted up he would cut out the holes for the sensors to be uncovered, but I never needed to.

The "correct" way to do this is to cut out the ppf where the sensors are. My installer did it this way, and I've had zero issues with peeling, and since I never wax (it has ceramic coating) the holes aren't a problem for trapping wax.

subterFUSE · 11-30-2020, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Gassy

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Originally Posted by subterFUSE

I have PPF on my bumper and the parking sensors work just fine.

My film installer said if the sensors acted up he would cut out the holes for the sensors to be uncovered, but I never needed to.

The "correct" way to do this is to cut out the ppf where the sensors are. My installer did it this way, and I've had zero issues with peeling, and since I never wax (it has ceramic coating) the holes aren't a problem for trapping wax.

Yes, and my installer offered to do this but I decided to try it first and then decide. So far, I have had no issues.

5tony · 12-01-2020, 07:03 PM

Does anyone know if PCD in South Carolina will typically drill holes in the front bumper to mount a front plate?

greentrbo95gst · 12-01-2020, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 5tony

Does anyone know if PCD in South Carolina will typically drill holes in the front bumper to mount a front plate?

They do not. They don't want to ruin your delivery experience.

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5tony Lieutenant 147 Rep 500 Posts Drives: '21 M5/'15 X5 35i/'88 M3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (1)	Does anyone know if PCD in South Carolina will typically drill holes in the front bumper to mount a front plate? __________________
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