[azndrvr]

My m2c finally arrived after placing a deposit back in November and I was wondering what everyone's thoughts were on pff? My first instinct is to do a full wrap as I plan on tracking the car occasionally, but after getting a few quotes from multiple detailers, I am looking at around anywhere from $5000-$8000 for a full wrap, I understand it the value of having proper work done, but does roughly ppf justify 10-15% of the cars value?

I am almost considering just having full front and partial areas with ceramic coat done.

[omasou]

I only wrap the front.

Once you use PPF you’ll have a love hate relationship w/it. No matter how well applied it will lift on tight edges, it’ll get dirt under it and when a rock or something hits it will tear and need to be replaced.

So the more you cover the more chances for an issues. Treat it like insurance buy what you think you’ll need and hope you were right.

BTW, just my opinion but $5-$8K is INSANE. I think most (not all) posting about full wraps PPF or vinyl either own a shop, work at a shop, have a friend or are advertising. JMO

[Killed by Death]

Originally Posted by omasou

I only wrap the front.

Once you use PPF you’ll have a love hate relationship w/it. No matter how well applied it will lift on tight edges, it’ll get dirt under it and when a rock or something hits it it will tear and need to be replaced.

So the more you cover the more chances for an issues. Treat it like insurance buy what you think you’ll need and hope you were right.

BTW, just my opinion but $5-$8K is INSANE. I think most (not all) posting about full wraps PPF or vinyl either own a shop, work at a shop, have a friend or are advertising. JMO

AGREE, they made 3 attempts at the front bumper but it still isn't right so I gave up. However, I also added rocker panels as it was cheap. The paint is SO THIN it takes very little time to be destroyed without protection.

[No_curebimmer]

Well…I'm on the other end.

I did a full body Suntek Ultra and couldn't be happier! Sure, if I closely examine the corners and edges, i could see some dirt being accumulated, or a minuscule edge coming undone…but YOU HAVE TO LOOK for them.

Not a single person who I showcased my car knew it was PPF'd, until I told them, even after touching the surface they had a hard time believing.

My take: if you do a full body PPF, it's REALLY hard ti notice it. However, the protection I get from it, and the piece of mind the bug splatter, minor rocks, bird poop, tree sap…they won't damage my paint. And in 10 yrs, my M2C will look like today…

I vote: YES it's worth it.

[omasou]

Originally Posted by Killed by Death

AGREE, they made 3 attempts at the front bumper but it still isn't right so I gave up. However, I also added rocker panels as it was cheap. The paint is SO THIN it takes very little time to be destroyed without protection.

I did the rockers on my old AMG and under bumper behind rear wheels.

For M2 I'm toying w/some colored vinyl. It won't last but that's ok.

[Carrera2RS]

Personally I HATE the stuff, I took over 1kg of the stuff off with a heat gun when I bought the car last year, it was yellowed and had edges lifting and looked awful up close

I know there will be some saying it was a poor fitment, inferior material etc etc but they ALL look worse than a good wax and decent jobs are expensive, give me a few stone chips any day of the week.

[Carrera2RS]

Originally Posted by No_curebimmer

Well…I'm on the other end.

I did a full body Suntek Ultra and couldn't be happier! Sure, if I closely examine the corners and edges, i could see some dirt being accumulated, or a minuscule edge coming undone…but YOU HAVE TO LOOK for them.

Not a single person who I showcased my car knew it was PPF'd, until I told them, even after touching the surface they had a hard time believing.

My take: if you do a full body PPF, it's REALLY hard ti notice it. However, the protection I get from it, and the piece of mind the bug splatter, minor rocks, bird poop, tree sap…they won't damage my paint. And in 10 yrs, my M2C will look like today…

I vote: YES it's worth it.

Tell me you are happy in 2 years time, you might not notice but you would see a difference if you left one panel to compare

[cncmastr]

I am glad I did my whole car. It's so easy to wash, and I would continue to do this for all my cars moving forward. Except our X7, it's a lease and it would cost too much. Do it!

[c1pher]

Originally Posted by Carrera2RS

Personally I HATE the stuff, I took over 1kg of the stuff off with a heat gun when I bought the car last year, it was yellowed and had edges lifting and looked awful up close

I know there will be some saying it was a poor fitment, inferior material etc etc but they ALL look worse than a good wax and decent jobs are expensive, give me a few stone chips any day of the week.

I feel the same way. Dr Colorchip is my friend.

[Carrera2RS]

Originally Posted by c1pher

I feel the same way. Dr Colorchip is my friend.

Yes forgot that stuff must look into that again. I’ve gone off tyre shine as well these days, just like a bit of well cleaned rubber