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      09-14-2014, 10:05 PM   #1
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Only M4 complaint thus far....

The paint on the front end and hood is about as hard as cookie dough!

Have at least a 1/2 dozen real divots in the paint. Small but still there and not "buff out" cosmetic crap.

This car could have used a couple of coats of serious hard clear paint.

If your car is a keeper; then get the 3M or your choice of paint protection.

Glad mine is a rental. Gonna give it back with the turbos melted and the wheels falling off!!!
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The paint on the front end and hood is about as hard as cookie dough!

Have at least a 1/2 dozen real divots in the paint. Small but still there and not "buff out" cosmetic crap.

This car could have used a couple of coats of serious hard clear paint.

If your car is a keeper; then get the 3M or your choice of paint protection.

Glad mine is a rental. Gonna give it back with the turbos melted and the wheels falling off!!!
That's the only way to go - drive it like it's stolen (or rented). Been leasing my Bimmers for years, and never had to worry about a thing.
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      09-15-2014, 06:23 AM   #3
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yep! Mine is leased so I'm not too upset. I mean, I like to have my cars look proper when I clean them but I noticed after one trip down the turnpike, I have around 7-9 rock chips in the front. Sucks. Some of them have actually gone through the paint as well. but they are pretty small.
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      09-15-2014, 08:49 AM   #4
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I noticed a tiny rock ding on my bumper (like the size of the period at the end of this sentence.) ... I'm looking into XPEL for the front. I was hoping to avoid it but the day I get that first big rock chip, I will go bananas.
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      09-15-2014, 09:16 AM   #5
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Definitely getting 3m clear bra once I get my m3 or m2 to avoid rock chips...
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      09-15-2014, 09:17 AM   #6
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yup its shocking. having mine resprayed and then expel is going on.
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      09-15-2014, 09:20 AM   #7
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xpel'd entire front of car, bumper, full hood, mirrors, fenders, front of cf roof, will replace the tiny quarter panel pieces with full coverage. 80% of the car will be wrapped. I'm in augusta and we got these things called lifted pickup trucks all over. must have for this water based paint.
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      09-15-2014, 09:24 AM   #8
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the other complaint I have and its nit picking a little but its the location of the rear seat openers to allow passengers to get in the back. Its in a shocking place in my view.
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The paint on the front end and hood is about as hard as cookie dough!

Have at least a 1/2 dozen real divots in the paint. Small but still there and not "buff out" cosmetic crap.

This car could have used a couple of coats of serious hard clear paint.

If your car is a keeper; then get the 3M or your choice of paint protection.

Glad mine is a rental. Gonna give it back with the turbos melted and the wheels falling off!!!
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getting nanofusion paint protection on bumper, hood and fenders within 24hrs of delivery. always use protection!
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I called today and I ordered front bumper, rockers, lights, mirrors...do you guys recommend doing more? This is the first car I've put a shield on so I don't know

Also what kinds did you get and prices?
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I called today and I ordered front bumper, rockers, lights, mirrors...do you guys recommend doing more? This is the first car I've put a shield on so I don't know

Also what kinds did you get and prices?
front of the roof as well. full hood is better.

if you never did this before its going to be pretty impossible to install it cleanly without a lot of blemishes, water bubbles, etc. i recommend you get a professional installer do your film.
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I called today and I ordered front bumper, rockers, lights, mirrors...do you guys recommend doing more? This is the first car I've put a shield on so I don't know

Also what kinds did you get and prices?
half hood, fenders, bumper, headlights ran me roughly $1000CAD (incl tax). It's expensive because the M bumper has a lot of tough to cover areas.
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      09-15-2014, 10:43 AM   #14
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Are you guys putting on windshield protector too? All pcars I had previously had shockingly soft windshields and had to replace them nearly every 12-14 months; otherwise they would get so nasty, it would be difficult to see through it especially with sun shining on it. I wonder how BMW windshields are in this regard?
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      09-15-2014, 10:55 AM   #15
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I just got mines done last week. Full front clip and custom cut.





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I just got mines done last week. Full front clip and custom cut.





What is the price for something like this?

karussell can you recommend a place in GA? Augusta is pretty far tho..

BTW it looks like you have the exact car I'm waiting for. Lucky!
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      09-15-2014, 11:13 AM   #17
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What is the price for something like this?

karussell can you recommend a place in GA? Augusta is pretty far tho..

BTW it looks like you have the exact car I'm waiting for. Lucky!
It all depends who you know! I got mines done for a awesome deal since my friend owns the shop but for a full front end job like that it can run anywhere from $1400-$2000. Expensive but worth it!

Haha, yeah! We was talking about it on your other thread. Did you end up getting the full leather?
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How do you wash car with this stuff on it?
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      09-15-2014, 11:31 AM   #19
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How do you wash car with this stuff on it?
You wash it just like you do normally do, it's basically a clear film on top of your paint. You can even wax it.
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It all depends who you know! I got mines done for a awesome deal since my friend owns the shop but for a full front end job like that it can run anywhere from $1400-$2000. Expensive but worth it!

Haha, yeah! We was talking about it on your other thread. Did you end up getting the full leather?
Oh yeah lol. Everything but drivers assist, CCB, and DCT!

Probably copy you here too. There is a shop that does this same film who has been tinting my windows.

Should I have the dealer leave the plastic on my car and take it strait over?
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Oh yeah lol. Everything but drivers assist, CCB, and DCT!

Probably copy you here too. There is a shop that does this same film who has been tinting my windows.

Should I have the dealer leave the plastic on my car and take it strait over?
Haha. My only options are

Harmon kardon
Led headlight
Executive package

I think it's great to have more enthusiast that has the same taste as I do

I would peel it off just so I know for sure there isn't any imperfections on the paint work prior to taking delivery of the car.
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How do the cars look with this protection on it? Is it noticeable at all? Thanks
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