PPF and Winter wheel+tire suggestion (This section looks lonely)

akumachu · 08-25-2023, 02:02 PM

This section looks a bit empty so hope I would get some responses.
I just got my allocation for the G87 and car should get here in MA around late October. Just in time for the winter!

So I am looking to some PPF and wonder anyone in the area has suggestion for a good installer. I know Xpel site listed some but I might want to use 3M or STEK but couldn't find much info.

I have a BMW F22 228xi currently and never driven a FR car before so definitely a bit nervous about the winter driving.
I am planning on getting a set of wheel and tires. I saw in the wheels section there is a BMW winter package running for about $4k.
Tirerack seemingly has no wheels for winter for the G87.

I just wonder if anyone know some good local MA physical wheel stores?

johnnie311 · 08-27-2023, 11:18 PM

I'm also searching for a PPF installer in the Boston area -- specifically one that uses the STEK brand. I came across a shop named Autoworx in Woburn. I haven't reached out to them yet, but I follow their work on Instagram. You might consider checking them out.

akumachu · 08-28-2023, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by johnnie311

I'm also searching for a PPF installer in the Boston area -- specifically one that uses the STEK brand. I came across a shop named Autoworx in Woburn. I haven't reached out to them yet, but I follow their work on Instagram. You might consider checking them out.

Woburn is not far from me. I will give them a call and see (eventually). Thanks for the tip!

Blk07335i · 10-26-2023, 08:49 AM

https://affluentautostudios.com/

Had three cars PPF'd by Kevin. Top notch work. Also had my F87 M2 paint corrected.

vetra · 01-23-2024, 06:53 PM

In the event this helps anyone out in the area: If in Maine or close enough - I had my PPF done through BMW of Westbrook (fantastic dealer experience, generally) and really am hating the end result. I think it's done by Xtracoat and it's definitely poorly cut templates that they utilize that have some egregious seams in places that absolutely shouldn't - amongst other small issues. Avoid.

I had PPF done at my local BMW dealer, through Xtracoat (BMW of Westbrook here in Maine) - I love the guys there, and the dealer experience is fantastic but jesus christ the PPF guy has botched it twice. I'm just going to call it a loss and bring it elsewhere. I believe it's done by Xtracoat

08-25-2023, 02:02 PM	#1
akumachu Private First Class 181 Rep 138 Posts Drives: 2024 G87 M2, 2015 F22 228xi Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Boston MA iTrader: (0)	PPF and Winter wheel+tire suggestion (This section looks lonely) This section looks a bit empty so hope I would get some responses. I just got my allocation for the G87 and car should get here in MA around late October. Just in time for the winter! So I am looking to some PPF and wonder anyone in the area has suggestion for a good installer. I know Xpel site listed some but I might want to use 3M or STEK but couldn't find much info. I have a BMW F22 228xi currently and never driven a FR car before so definitely a bit nervous about the winter driving. I am planning on getting a set of wheel and tires. I saw in the wheels section there is a BMW winter package running for about $4k. Tirerack seemingly has no wheels for winter for the G87. I just wonder if anyone know some good local MA physical wheel stores?
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johnnie311 Private 198 Rep 64 Posts Drives: G87 on order Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	I'm also searching for a PPF installer in the Boston area -- specifically one that uses the STEK brand. I came across a shop named Autoworx in Woburn. I haven't reached out to them yet, but I follow their work on Instagram. You might consider checking them out.
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Blk07335i Captain 61 Rep 939 Posts Drives: 2024 G87 M2 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Boston area iTrader: (4)	https://affluentautostudios.com/ Had three cars PPF'd by Kevin. Top notch work. Also had my F87 M2 paint corrected.
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vetra Registered 2 Rep 2 Posts Drives: '24 M240i Join Date: Jan 2024 Location: Maine iTrader: (0)	In the event this helps anyone out in the area: If in Maine or close enough - I had my PPF done through BMW of Westbrook (fantastic dealer experience, generally) and really am hating the end result. I think it's done by Xtracoat and it's definitely poorly cut templates that they utilize that have some egregious seams in places that absolutely shouldn't - amongst other small issues. Avoid. I had PPF done at my local BMW dealer, through Xtracoat (BMW of Westbrook here in Maine) - I love the guys there, and the dealer experience is fantastic but jesus christ the PPF guy has botched it twice. I'm just going to call it a loss and bring it elsewhere. I believe it's done by Xtracoat
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