PPF question

NewToM · 11-14-2023, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JG13

What are your guys' thoughts on this PPF shop and my 3-4 week timeline?

I feel like if I'm gonna call and complain, my only option is to demand I take the car home and bring it back when they're actually ready to work on it.

Except it's already safe and sound where it needs to be. Taking it home means more track wrap and more risks of rock chips.

Feel like I just need to bite the bullet and wait. I'm pissed.

Did they give you any indication of wait time when you initially agreed to everything?

JG13 · 11-14-2023, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by NewToM

Did they give you any indication of wait time when you initially agreed to everything?

Not on the phone when I scheduled the appointment, but I didn't ask them specifically.

I had no idea until I brought them the car and gave them my keys.

NewToM · 11-14-2023, 12:37 PM

My ppf shop informed me that they were booked up for two weeks but that when they got me in I was there for only three days. Going back today for paint fix.

That is shitty that they didn’t give any indication for wait.

AZG87 · 11-14-2023, 12:49 PM

I scheduled my ppf appt as soon as i knew my delivery date. They couldn't get me in until about 3 days after it was scheduled for delivery. I then delayed delivery by 3 days. Drove from dealership to ppf shop. Ppf, ceramic, tint and badging. That was a Monday morning. Picked her up Thursday afternoon so about 4 days.

JG13 · 11-14-2023, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by NewToM

My ppf shop informed me that they were booked up for two weeks but that when they got me in I was there for only three days. Going back today for paint fix.

That is shitty that they didn’t give any indication for wait.

They even required a $200 deposit to schedule my drop off which I assumed ensured me a spot to get some work in when I dropped it off.

Kind of at a loss at this point. I'd rather she be in my garage if it's waiting but I don't want to drive it around any more until it's got PPF

Fastfwd · 11-14-2023, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by JG13

Dropped my car off for full PPF and 20% tints today. Gave it the track wrap treatment and it seems like it actually may have prevented a rock chip in the 30 mile drive to the shop.

I was a bit floored when they told me it might be ready before the end of November, but possibly the first week of December, so 3-4 weeks.

Upon getting home I'm wondering, how much of that is just my car sitting there before they even work on it? I would probably rather take it there when they're ready to work on it, but then again I'm so scared to drive it until PPF anyways. I was hoping I'd have my car back next week but the waiting game continues

How much did it take to cover it? I need to do my roof-line too.

JG13 · 11-14-2023, 01:09 PM

Edit: Saw you meant the Trackwrap. I actually used Track Armour instead of XPEL Tracwrap since I already had a roll of 6 " x 100'. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...e?ie=UTF8&th=1

Was able to cover my front bumper, hood, and front and rear fenders before running out

Squidget · 11-14-2023, 05:01 PM

My full body PPF took 3-4 days, hand-cut (no template).

Fastfwd · 11-14-2023, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by JG13

Edit: Saw you meant the Trackwrap. I actually used Track Armour instead of XPEL Tracwrap since I already had a roll of 6 " x 100'. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...e?ie=UTF8&th=1

Was able to cover my front bumper, hood, and front and rear fenders before running out

Thanks. I ordered 6"X40' and I'm not sure how far it will go now that I'm thinking about it.

JG13 · 11-14-2023, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by mynameisnick4

You could do what one forum member did here:
https://g87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...postcount=2693

I think this is about as much coverage as you can get with that 40' roll. Probably why he didn't get all of the hood or even all of the bumper.

Geighty7 · 11-15-2023, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by JG13

I think this is about as much coverage as you can get with that 40' roll. Probably why he didn't get all of the hood or even all of the bumper.

That’s insane lol. I’m all for PPF (I have an appointment Thursday) but holy Jesus people are treating this thing like it’s a Bugatti!

I’ve driven my car 308 miles on the dot without PPF. My appointment includes paint correction and scratch buffs so I figured I’d drive while I decided on a full or track package. I decided to go full as my installer gave me a $1800 discount.

The only reason I’m doing a full PPF is just due to the terrible freeway rocks. If I didn’t use the freeway as much as I do, I probably would only PPF my CF roof as that’s the only piece that can not be fixed from rock or sun damage.

Geighty7 · 11-15-2023, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by MineralGreyMetallic

First time I'm hearing about STEK.

Is that becoming the new standard for quality PPF?

My installer is doing STEK. It’s less orange peel than XPEL. I think it’s just installer preference aside from less orange peel and ceramic pre applied on STEK.

JG13 · 11-15-2023, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Geighty7

That’s insane lol. I’m all for PPF (I have an appointment Thursday) but holy Jesus people are treating this thing like it’s a Bugatti!

I’ve driven my car 308 miles on the dot without PPF. My appointment includes paint correction and scratch buffs so I figured I’d drive while I decided on a full or track package. I decided to go full as my installer gave me a $1800 discount.

The only reason I’m doing a full PPF is just due to the terrible freeway rocks. If I didn’t use the freeway as much as I do, I probably would only PPF my CF roof as that’s the only piece that can not be fixed from rock or sun damage.

I don't get the hate for taking precautions before getting PPF. Paint correcting some swirls is no big deal but a couple rock chips will cost a lot to get repaired and may not ever look right without a full respray. $50 trackwrap or even some painters tape can save you some misery and some cash.

I got obliterated on the G87 Facebook group for sharing my car with trackwrap lol. It's absolutely butt ugly my paint is still perfect .

Geighty7 · 11-15-2023, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by JG13

I don't get the hate for taking precautions before getting PPF. Paint correcting some swirls is no big deal but a couple rock chips will cost a lot to get repaired and may not ever look right without a full respray. $50 trackwrap or even some painters tape can save you some misery and some cash.

I got obliterated on the G87 Facebook group for sharing my car with trackwrap lol. It's absolutely butt ugly my paint is still perfect .

No hate, a bit comical but to each their own.

NewToM · 11-15-2023, 10:14 AM

I took a $950 rock chip in my miles before ppf. I wish I had gone straight to ppf but I had not decided.

DrewNewM2 · 11-15-2023, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by NewToM

I took a $950 rock chip in my miles before ppf. I wish I had gone straight to ppf but I had not decided.

Can’t really tell by the pic but that looks like a hole. PPF probably wouldn’t stop that.

NewToM · 11-15-2023, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by DrewNewM2

Can’t really tell by the pic but that looks like a hole. PPF probably wouldn’t stop that.

It was a rock chip that had some extra plastic in it that I removed. Hopefully ppf will help in the future.

Lagunatic · 11-15-2023, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by DrewNewM2

Can’t really tell by the pic but that looks like a hole. PPF probably wouldn’t stop that.

Straight up drove through the hood.

NewToM · 11-15-2023, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Lagunatic

Straight up drove through the hood.

Hey don’t denigrate where I live!

Baller · 11-15-2023, 12:34 PM

Yeah... that looks a lot like bullet hole...

NewToM · 11-15-2023, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Baller

Yeah... that looks a lot like bullet hole...

Let’s go with the bullet hole story! Makes me seem a bit cooler!

JG13 · 11-15-2023, 02:33 PM

Curious on how they are repairing that. Are they filling in the rock chip or repainting the entire bumper?

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NewToM Captain 1788 Rep 842 Posts Drives: M2 G87 Brooklyn Grey Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Ventura County iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 BMW M2 G87 [9.55]	My ppf shop informed me that they were booked up for two weeks but that when they got me in I was there for only three days. Going back today for paint fix. That is shitty that they didn’t give any indication for wait.
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11-14-2023, 12:49 PM	#136
AZG87 Captain 1325 Rep 1,065 Posts Drives: G87, 2018 Mustang GT traded in Join Date: May 2023 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	I scheduled my ppf appt as soon as i knew my delivery date. They couldn't get me in until about 3 days after it was scheduled for delivery. I then delayed delivery by 3 days. Drove from dealership to ppf shop. Ppf, ceramic, tint and badging. That was a Monday morning. Picked her up Thursday afternoon so about 4 days.
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JG13 Private First Class 225 Rep 154 Posts Drives: E36 M3, E39 M5, G87 M2 6MT Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Lathrop, CA iTrader: (0)	Edit: Saw you meant the Trackwrap. I actually used Track Armour instead of XPEL Tracwrap since I already had a roll of 6 " x 100'. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...e?ie=UTF8&th=1 Was able to cover my front bumper, hood, and front and rear fenders before running out Last edited by JG13; 11-14-2023 at 01:41 PM..
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11-14-2023, 05:01 PM	#140
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NewToM Captain 1788 Rep 842 Posts Drives: M2 G87 Brooklyn Grey Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Ventura County iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 BMW M2 G87 [9.55]	I took a $950 rock chip in my miles before ppf. I wish I had gone straight to ppf but I had not decided. Attached Images
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Baller Private First Class 203 Rep 167 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW M2 Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 BMW M2 G87 [10.00]	Yeah... that looks a lot like bullet hole...
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JG13 Private First Class 225 Rep 154 Posts Drives: E36 M3, E39 M5, G87 M2 6MT Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Lathrop, CA iTrader: (0)	Curious on how they are repairing that. Are they filling in the rock chip or repainting the entire bumper?
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