PPF / Ceramic

matty1013 · 09-06-2022, 04:02 PM

Wondering if anyone can offer advice on PPF/Ceramic. This will be the first car I've bought, as opposed to leasing, and I'm willing to invest a little extra to keep it looking great if it's staying with me longer term. Most concerned about the gloss black trim on these terrible north east roads. Does anyone have a suggestion on which parts of the car I should get done in which material? Thanks!

LivingInSalt · 09-06-2022, 04:09 PM

Xpel Ultimate Plus, Full front, rocker panels plus front of rear wheel arch, rear bumper

Do the ceramic coating yourself and save $1000

Jabbroni · 09-06-2022, 04:25 PM

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Wondering if anyone can offer advice on PPF/Ceramic. This will be the first car I've bought, as opposed to leasing, and I'm willing to invest a little extra to keep it looking great if it's staying with me longer term. Most concerned about the gloss black trim on these terrible north east roads. Does anyone have a suggestion on which parts of the car I should get done in which material? Thanks!

I've had all the gloss black trim PPF'd inside aswell

OriginalFake · 09-06-2022, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by LivingInSalt

Xpel Ultimate Plus, Full front, rocker panels plus front of rear wheel arch, rear bumper

Do the ceramic coating yourself and save $1000

You've said this in another thread and I wouldn't expect most people have the tools to do it properly. Aren't you supposed to have paint correction done prior to applying the coating?

TJZ67201 · 09-06-2022, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by LivingInSalt

Xpel Ultimate Plus, Full front, rocker panels plus front of rear wheel arch, rear bumper

Do the ceramic coating yourself and save $1000

+1

I would recommend this exactly as well, if not going the full PPF route which is pretty expensive. If I could recommend a brand for ceramic coating, CarPro UK 3.0 is showing no signs of degrading after 2+ years on my current (soon to be previous) vehicle.

EDIT: yes, use ceramic coating ONLY AFTER the PPF is installed. There is also PPF specific coatings that can be used in combination with regular coatings for just the painted surfaces

LivingInSalt · 09-06-2022, 04:32 PM

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You've said this in another thread and I wouldn't expect most people have the tools to do it properly. Aren't you supposed to have paint correction done prior to applying the coating?

PPF installer will be doing paint correction, if they’re any good at all

OriginalFake · 09-06-2022, 04:40 PM

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PPF installer will be doing paint correction, if they’re any good at all

If you're only getting the front PPF'ed (for instance), are they going to do paint correction on the whole car? I would love to not pay a pro to have ceramic applied but I live in an apartment complex and don't have an indoor spot to do it.

matty1013 · 09-06-2022, 05:16 PM

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PPF installer will be doing paint correction, if they’re any good at all

If you're only getting the front PPF'ed (for instance), are they going to do paint correction on the whole car? I would love to not pay a pro to have ceramic applied but I live in an apartment complex and don't have an indoor spot to do it.

SAME! Also need something that would stand up to automatic car washes… I'll make a special trip for true touchless, but can't wash at home.

matty1013 · 09-06-2022, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by matty1013

Wondering if anyone can offer advice on PPF/Ceramic. This will be the first car I've bought, as opposed to leasing, and I'm willing to invest a little extra to keep it looking great if it's staying with me longer term. Most concerned about the gloss black trim on these terrible north east roads. Does anyone have a suggestion on which parts of the car I should get done in which material? Thanks!

I've had all the gloss black trim PPF'd inside aswell

Went with aluminum rhombicle for this very reason… the gloss black on my x2 is a nightmare. Wish I didn't have it on my upcoming 2 exterior, but it does look great!

LivingInSalt · 09-06-2022, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by OriginalFake

If you're only getting the front PPF'ed (for instance), are they going to do paint correction on the whole car? I would love to not pay a pro to have ceramic applied but I live in an apartment complex and don't have an indoor spot to do it.

You’d have to just ask. I’m sure everyone is different

Lenny33 · 09-06-2022, 05:45 PM

Anybody from MA who wants to help me with ceramic coating let me know 😁

donnyfontaine · 09-06-2022, 09:32 PM

I'm on the fence about this exactly. Have an appointment to drop the car off next Monday, and don't know if I just want to do front PPF, or get the whole thing ceramic coated as well :|

MPR · 09-06-2022, 09:40 PM

I'm considering PPF'ing the front bumper myself using a kit, and ceramic coating the entire car myself.

idontsave · 09-07-2022, 12:28 AM

I'd say go for PPF on the full front + rockers and then have the car ceramic coated. They should be doing paint correction on the entire car prior to any of this.

I don't regret it one bit

WRS_ATL · 09-07-2022, 02:01 PM

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Went with aluminum rhombicle for this very reason… the gloss black on my x2 is a nightmare. Wish I didn't have it on my upcoming 2 exterior, but it does look great!

Unfortunately those of us with Rhombicle will have the piano black on the dash thanks to the new lighting feature. At least that isn't going to be touched and scratched as often because it is up high.

PP3121 · 09-08-2022, 10:29 AM

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Unfortunately those of us with Rhombicle will have the piano black on the dash thanks to the new lighting feature. At least that isn't going to be touched and scratched as often because it is up high.

Where did you read or hear about this? There is a widely circulating video from a Chinese car reveal. It shows the combination of both the gloss black trim transition to the Rhombicle or some other trim. Looks pretty cool.

Since the car is "In Transit," I'll take it!

LivingInSalt · 09-08-2022, 10:32 AM

There are pictures of 2 2023 models in the US that have a gloss black trim piece on the dash with the Rhombicle pieces around the gear selector and charging cubby. It is different than the trim piece in the video you're talking about

PP3121 · 09-08-2022, 10:39 AM

Okay. Thanks for the clarification. I don't believe I've seen that interior, yet. I guess I will have that combination with the 2023, right?

LivingInSalt · 09-08-2022, 10:49 AM

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Okay. Thanks for the clarification. I don't believe I've seen that interior, yet. I guess I will have that combination with the 2023, right?

It seems that way but nobody knows for sure at this point. It is different than what the US configurator shows, which is causing the confusion

https://g42.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1951273

PP3121 · 09-08-2022, 11:45 AM

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It seems that way but nobody knows for sure at this point. It is different than what the US configurator shows, which is causing the confusion

https://g42.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1951273

Crazy thing is, I actually saw this video and did not even notice that! I was more super focused on the display screens and their integration.

Thanks for re-sharing the link.

matty1013 · 09-08-2022, 09:03 PM

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It seems that way but nobody knows for sure at this point. It is different than what the US configurator shows, which is causing the confusion

https://g42.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1951273

Crazy thing is, I actually saw this video and did not even notice that! I was more super focused on the display screens and their integration.

Thanks for re-sharing the link.

I'm hoping that, as one of the rare 230s on here, that's the exception and I only have the rhombicle!

PP3121 · 09-09-2022, 09:57 AM

What status code are you at at the moment now? I think since I have one of the early 2023s, I might not have the gloss black parts.

As someone else posted, the lack of communication and rationale should be so much better from a company such as BMW.

I'm hoping you get what you want!

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