Paint Protection Film

NVRS8TFD · 05-09-2010, 12:52 AM

Check out my Z4 with paint protection film done by "Willard A. Jusay" 408.507.7215

teagueAMX · 05-09-2010, 01:46 AM

So what is paint protection film?

flpnout · 05-09-2010, 02:21 AM

Is that a super shiny clear film used to wrap the whole car? Premier Mobile Group in Fremont wrapped my whole hood and bumper. They can also wrap the whole car. Your film looks extremely shiny or is it a special wax on the film.

I almost ordered those same Bremmer Kraft BR03 in non-chrome. They look good, but I think I'm appreciating my 296 more since I get a lot of compliments not to change them.

SHADOW4 · 05-09-2010, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by NVRS8TFD

Check out my Z4 with paint protection film done by "Willard A. Jusay" 408.507.7215

Looks very nice! Did you do the whole car? Close ups please.

I have done parts of my Z4 and it have a few snugs (like fingerprints under the film), a few bubbles and so on...........

Will be fixed, i hope.

Your's looking like a show car!

SHADOW4 · 05-09-2010, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by teagueAMX

So what is paint protection film?

Thin plastic foil that protects paint against stone chips, bugs and more.

alan64 · 05-09-2010, 05:55 AM

I did mine. It gives you a greater sense of security that your dark color car is not going to look all spotty from all the chips off the paint.

Jimmy1989 · 05-09-2010, 06:04 AM

Feeling those wheels, you got the back lights tinted aswell :-S ??

LofgrenCL · 05-09-2010, 09:01 AM

Gentlemen,

I considered this when we got our Z but decided against it mostly because of some paint protector "stickers" that were on a 99 Jetta that I bought for my son. These small clear rectangular pieces (placed under the handles on the doors) really made the car look bad. I am sure they are an older and lower quality product than the films that are professionally put on but after a few years - they looked really really bad. Any little nick was brown and the edge of the film (the adhesive) turned brown and just looked shoddy.
I spent over four hours picking and scraping with an expired gift card (thinner and softer than a credit card - I found out) removing the four 2"x3" pieces. It was a royal pain in the a$$. I now have new proof that I really do love my youngest son as he will never know the pain it was to remove.
Bottom line - it looks much much better without these "protector" pieces that were all discolored and marred sitting behind the door handles.
Will this same thing happen with the new protector films??
Will the paint UNDER the film discolor (or not) compared to the painted areas that are not covered? Thus requiring a new paint job anyway 3-5 years down the line when you remove the film..
Finally, does the film affect/hurt the paint by not allowing it exposure to the atmosphere. I know that we took delivery of our Z only 3 days after being released from the Regensburg plant (less than two weeks after painting) and I had to refrain from waxing the car for the first 6 months, in order to let the paint "off gas" and continue to "harden." (As I was told.)
In the end we decided not to go with protector film as I really could not get any straight answers to the above questions.

Any experience from folks with these protector films "over the long haul?" - As in over 5 years..

Thanks!!

teagueAMX · 05-09-2010, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by SHADOW4

Thin plastic foil that protects paint against stone chips, bugs and more.

Thanks SHADOW4 I am familiar with that type.

I think what was confusing me was the entire car was extremely shinny, giving the impression the entire car was covered. The other thing is even though I looked over those photos very closely there is no sign of a line anywhere.

Roadstergal · 05-09-2010, 11:17 AM

I have the paint protector on my current Z4 and love the peace of mind. I received my first stone chip on the car in under 100 miles. I then had it repaired and opted for the 3M.

I believe it is much better than what your son had on his car. I had it on my Monaco Blue Z4 and after 3 1/2 years, it still looked good with no issues that you spoke of.

SHADOW4 · 05-09-2010, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by alan64

I did mine. It gives you a greater sense of security that your dark color car is not going to look all spotty from all the chips off the paint.

Agree, I would not want to be without it! I wish i did the windsreen also (if you can) since i got a chip after 1 week.

And as it looks (on my car) the clearcoat is very easy to scratch. Got a lot of very fine scratches after washing and drying very very carefully. I'm almost scared to wash the car.

NVRS8TFDs car look awsome! Looks like the film is a bit tinted?

NVRS8TFD · 05-09-2010, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teagueAMX

So what is paint protection film?

the whole car is wrapped in 3M except entire hood wrapped with venture shield

SHADOW4 · 05-09-2010, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by NVRS8TFD

the whole car is wrapped in 3M except entire hood wrapped with venture shield

I envy you!

Chuck76 · 05-09-2010, 01:41 PM

Yep, venture shield on whole car except doors and roof on mine. I have yet to experience any dings.

shambolic · 05-09-2010, 02:00 PM

Loads of stone chips on mine 3 months old 3k miles, wife doing a fair bit of motorway driving, but never had that problem with SLK.
Is the paint a wee bit too hard and brittle??

teagueAMX · 05-09-2010, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NVRS8TFD

the whole car is wrapped in 3M except entire hood wrapped with venture shield

Thanks. That stuff look pretty awesome!

BTW: I love the look of those huge chrome hoops!

jparnes1 · 05-09-2010, 02:02 PM

My parents had plastic slip covers on our couch when I was growing up. This protection film just makes me laugh

teagueAMX · 05-09-2010, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jparnes1

My parents had plastic slip covers on our couch when I was growing up. This protection film just makes me laugh

I remember those days too! LOL

But, I think we're talking about something a little different here, which is an imperceptible covering. The sweaty crap on a our parent's couches was just crap.

Fiebru · 05-09-2010, 02:22 PM

I don't know about the quality of it, but it sounds like your film was not installed properly.

Memphis1 · 05-09-2010, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by NVRS8TFD

Check out my Z4 with paint protection film done by "Willard A. Jusay" 408.507.7215

nvrs8tfd, could you provide more info on the wheels and tire size?

NVRS8TFD · 05-10-2010, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by memphis2012

nvrs8tfd, could you provide more info on the wheels and tire size?

Here's my order from last year August/2009:

19x8 Chrome Plated Bremmer Kraft BR03 IN STOCK 2 $199.00 $398.00
REQUIRED VALVE IN STOCK 2 $8.00 $16.00
433MHZ TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR IN STOCK 2 $41.00 $82.00

19x9.5 Chrome Plated Bremmer Kraft BR03 IN STOCK 2 $179.00 $358.00
REQUIRED VALVE IN STOCK 2 $8.00 $16.00
433MHZ TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR IN STOCK 2 $41.00 $82.00

MOUNT AND BALANCE (NO CHARGE) IN STOCK 2 N/C N/C
MOUNT AND BALANCE (NO CHARGE) IN STOCK 2 N/C N/C

245/35ZR19 Kumho Ecsta SPT IN STOCK 2 $155.00 $310.00

275/30ZR19 Kumho Ecsta SPT IN STOCK 2 $168.00 $336.00

Item(s) Total:
$1,630.00
Sales Tax: $0.00
Excise Tax: $0.00
State Waste Tire Fund Fee: $0.00
Shipping: $100.01

Order Total:
$1,730.01

lux good · 05-10-2010, 07:12 AM

OMG !!! have you put a 'Turbo' badge on your Zed

Wrong, wrong, wrong.

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NVRS8TFD New Member 3 Rep 9 Posts Drives: SDRIVE35i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Santa Clara, CA iTrader: (0)	Paint Protection Film Check out my Z4 with paint protection film done by "Willard A. Jusay" 408.507.7215 Attached Images Last edited by NVRS8TFD; 05-09-2010 at 01:01 AM..
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teagueAMX Colonel 60 Rep 2,087 Posts Drives: Some are road worthy Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: So Cal, USA iTrader: (0)	So what is paint protection film?
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flpnout Major 81 Rep 1,264 Posts Drives: 2010 Dinan S3 Z4-35i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (8) Garage List 2010 E89 Z4 [7.83]	Is that a super shiny clear film used to wrap the whole car? Premier Mobile Group in Fremont wrapped my whole hood and bumper. They can also wrap the whole car. Your film looks extremely shiny or is it a special wax on the film. I almost ordered those same Bremmer Kraft BR03 in non-chrome. They look good, but I think I'm appreciating my 296 more since I get a lot of compliments not to change them. __________________ 2015 BMW i3 REX
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alan64 Lieutenant 19 Rep 484 Posts Drives: z4 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: canada iTrader: (0)	I did mine. It gives you a greater sense of security that your dark color car is not going to look all spotty from all the chips off the paint.
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Jimmy1989 New Member 2 Rep 29 Posts Drives: z4 Sdrive23i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	Feeling those wheels, you got the back lights tinted aswell :-S ??
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LofgrenCL Private First Class 9 Rep 140 Posts Drives: 1M, E89, E46 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Stuttgart, Germany iTrader: (5)	Question about durability over time Gentlemen, I considered this when we got our Z but decided against it mostly because of some paint protector "stickers" that were on a 99 Jetta that I bought for my son. These small clear rectangular pieces (placed under the handles on the doors) really made the car look bad. I am sure they are an older and lower quality product than the films that are professionally put on but after a few years - they looked really really bad. Any little nick was brown and the edge of the film (the adhesive) turned brown and just looked shoddy. I spent over four hours picking and scraping with an expired gift card (thinner and softer than a credit card - I found out) removing the four 2"x3" pieces. It was a royal pain in the a$$. I now have new proof that I really do love my youngest son as he will never know the pain it was to remove. Bottom line - it looks much much better without these "protector" pieces that were all discolored and marred sitting behind the door handles. Will this same thing happen with the new protector films?? Will the paint UNDER the film discolor (or not) compared to the painted areas that are not covered? Thus requiring a new paint job anyway 3-5 years down the line when you remove the film.. Finally, does the film affect/hurt the paint by not allowing it exposure to the atmosphere. I know that we took delivery of our Z only 3 days after being released from the Regensburg plant (less than two weeks after painting) and I had to refrain from waxing the car for the first 6 months, in order to let the paint "off gas" and continue to "harden." (As I was told.) In the end we decided not to go with protector film as I really could not get any straight answers to the above questions. Any experience from folks with these protector films "over the long haul?" - As in over 5 years.. Thanks!!
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Roadstergal First Lieutenant 27 Rep 360 Posts Drives: 2010 Z4 35i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA - East Coast iTrader: (0)	I have the paint protector on my current Z4 and love the peace of mind. I received my first stone chip on the car in under 100 miles. I then had it repaired and opted for the 3M. I believe it is much better than what your son had on his car. I had it on my Monaco Blue Z4 and after 3 1/2 years, it still looked good with no issues that you spoke of. __________________ E89 - 2010 Z4 35i (Orion Silver, Ivory White extended, anthracite trim) E85 - 2006 Z4 3.0i (Monaco Blue, beige leather, Dark Poplar wood trim) E85 - 2003 Z4 2.5 (Sterling Gray, black leather, Sycamore wood trim) E36 - 1998 Z3 2.8 (Red, black leather, wood trim)
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Chuck76 Private First Class 18 Rep 181 Posts Drives: 2009 Z4 3.5i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Yep, venture shield on whole car except doors and roof on mine. I have yet to experience any dings.
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shambolic New Member 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2010 Z4 2.3si Havana Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dumbarton-ish iTrader: (0)	Loads of stone chips on mine 3 months old 3k miles, wife doing a fair bit of motorway driving, but never had that problem with SLK. Is the paint a wee bit too hard and brittle??
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jparnes1 Colonel 241 Rep 2,387 Posts Drives: 2016 340i, 2012 Z4 35i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NY iTrader: (1)	My parents had plastic slip covers on our couch when I was growing up. This protection film just makes me laugh __________________ 2016 340i XDrive, EBII/black, 6 MT, M Sport, Track Handling, Cold Weather, Tech, Lighting, Driver Assistance Plus. 2012 Z4 35i, ED 2/24/2012, Melbourne Red Metallic, Black Leather, Carbon Trim, 6MT, M Sport, CW, PP, PS, NAV, CA.
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Fiebru New Member 4 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 06 Cayman S Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Saint Cloud, FL iTrader: (0)	I don't know about the quality of it, but it sounds like your film was not installed properly.
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lux good Banned 24 Rep 291 Posts Drives: Z4 sDrive 23i & Q5 2.0 TSFI Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: England iTrader: (0)	OMG !!! have you put a 'Turbo' badge on your Zed Wrong, wrong, wrong. Last edited by lux good; 05-10-2010 at 08:51 AM..
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