[gareth09]

For those of you who have had your M2s and have done some decent mileage. How are the rear arches holding up? Do the front wheels kick back debris that hits the arches? Just wondering if I'm going to need to PPF or not.

[M_Power Rob]

Originally Posted by gareth09

For those of you who have had your M2s and have done some decent mileage. How are the rear arches holding up? Do the front wheels kick back debris that hits the arches? Just wondering if I'm going to need to PPF or not.

I can't speak for actual issues but if the tires are not poking, cantbsee why there would be damage to the outside of the car (from the rear tires).

[mynameisnick4]

My F87 has protection film on the rear arches. I bought it used but I assumed it came like that from factory. Was that the case for the F87? If so, was it an option and would there be a reason why the G87 doesn't have something similar?

Originally Posted by M_Power Rob

I can't speak for actual issues but if the tires are not poking, cantbsee why there would be damage to the outside of the car (from the rear tires).

Wouldn't there still be a risk of debris getting toss back when the front wheels are turned (albeit a much smaller risk compared to if they were poking outside of the fenders when pointed straight)?

[DSTR]

Given the design and width at the back, coating a portion would be an astute protective move. Protusion into the airflow will increase the probability of damage to that region.

[M_Power Rob]

Originally Posted by mynameisnick4

My F87 has protection film on the rear arches. I bought it used but I assumed it came like that from factory. Was that the case for the F87? If so, was it an option and would there be a reason why the G87 doesn't have something similar?


Wouldn't there still be a risk of debris getting toss back when the front wheels are turned (albeit a much smaller risk compared to if they were poking outside of the fenders when pointed straight)?

If the front wheels are turned, the angle should be either in towards the inner well or out and away (cant see any more risk on this car vs any other car). If you are concerbed, have ppf added...the question is, where does it stop to where you say you need the whole car done

[M_Power Rob]

Originally Posted by DSTR

Given the design and width at the back, coating a portion would be an astute protective move. Protusion into the airflow will increase the probability of damage to that region.

Thats why I said as long as there is no poke.

[Squidget]

Originally Posted by M_Power Rob

where does it stop to where you say you need the whole car done

In my opinion, this comes down to intended use. My logic was:

1. If you plan on keeping the car for a full 10 years or more (the max lifetime of a PPF)

2. And you are gonna daily driver it in places with unavoidable hazards (shopping mall parking lots, gravelly roads, etc.), or your car will be exposed to hail for whatever reason.

...then it is justifiable to pay extra and get the whole car done.

The other thing I did was look at the roof and trunk of my E90. There are an amazing amount of scratches and micro dents after 12 years of daily driving.

[GregW / Oregon]

Originally Posted by mynameisnick4

My F87 has protection film on the rear arches. I bought it used but I assumed it came like that from factory. Was that the case for the F87? If so, was it an option and would there be a reason why the G87 doesn't have something similar?

My F82 has OEM PPF in that area as well. But, I can't say as I've seen much evidence of impact after over 50k miles.

[Ravenseal]

Don't look down, that's my solution. Lol. Have to accept the entirety of the car can't always remain perfect.

[mtoosexy]

Originally Posted by Ravenseal

Don't look down, that's my solution. Lol. Have to accept the entirety of the car can't always remain perfect.

Ya, but we can sure try.
I have a mint condition 07'... 1 blemish that i can see on the entire car. still smells new

[Ravenseal]

Originally Posted by mtoosexy

Ya, but we can sure try.
I have a mint condition 07'... 1 blemish that i can see on the entire car. still smells new

There will always be some infinitesimal possibility that a rock will have traveled 4.5 billion years through time and space just to scratch your wheel on a Tuesday in December when you're driving to 7-Eleven for a slurpee. As long as I can't see it, lol.

[M_Power Rob]

Originally Posted by Ravenseal

There will always be some infinitesimal possibility that a rock will have traveled 4.5 billion years through time and space just to scratch your wheel on a Tuesday in December when you're driving to 7-Eleven for a slurpee. As long as I can't see it, lol.

I saw Elvis drinking a slurpee at that 7-11.

[gareth09]

Thanks for the replies. My F87 was notoriously good at collecting kick back from the fronts. Hence it was PPF'd. The reason I asked is that the G series of cars in general seem to have a better aero dynamic and less fall on the rear arches. I was hoping I wouldn't need to PPF as you can always notice it.

[heavyD^2]

Those massive protruding rocker panels will help keep dirt and gravel under the car but it's never a bad idea to add PPF to vehicles with rear fender bulges.

[Chet for short]

I am planning to PPF the side skirts (aka running boards on the G87) and the bottom section of the rear fender flares up to the cut line.

[RockCrusher]

Originally Posted by gareth09

For those of you who have had your M2s and have done some decent mileage. How are the rear arches holding up? Do the front wheels kick back debris that hits the arches? Just wondering if I'm going to need to PPF or not.

Coming up on 1400 miles and I see no signs of any hard debris flying back from the front tires and hitting any part of the sides of the car.

The only thing I have noticed is the 2 times i drove the car in a bit of wet weather is soft stuff -- leave debris -- shows up on the lower sides of the car behind the front wheel well and end up on the side of the car no where near the rear flares.

Oh, like my 996 Porsche Turbo the rear of the car collects dust, most visible is black dust which is rubber tire dust. Not bad I just see it when I go to wash the car and the stuff rinses right off.