Protective Film and Delivery

Boomer67 · 01-31-2012, 10:31 PM

Hello,

Does anyone know if the protective film can be ordered and applied to vehicles prior to European or US BMW Performance Center pick up? Is this a dealer only installation add-on?

jparnes1 · 01-31-2012, 11:00 PM

It's an after-market product. You need to find an installer after delivery.

Jayda · 02-01-2012, 08:48 PM

I got paint protection film installed just a couple weeks ago. It was done by a detailing shop. I actually called my local BMW dealership and they admitted to doing very few paint protection film installs. Choose your installer carefully. However, if you do Performance delivery in Greenville, SC, the shop I used is in Mount Pleasant, SC near Charleston! The shop is called Pleasant Details. I highly recommend them. I'm not sure where you are coming from or eventually taking the car but if it is on your way, take a side trip to Charleston and get your baby protected!

Boomer67 · 02-01-2012, 10:25 PM

Thanks Jayda. I recall you had that done a while ago. Have not been to Charleston in a while so I my look into that. Good to hear you had a pleasant experience.

Jayda · 02-02-2012, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Boomer67

Thanks Jayda. I recall you had that done a while ago. Have not been to Charleston in a while so I my look into that. Good to hear you had a pleasant experience.

They have a good website, you can see they do a lot of high end cars. They also give a discount for BMWCAA if you are a member. If you decide to do it, tell them Lynda in the white Z4 from Columbia, SC recommended them. You can even see my car on their Facebook page when they worked on it.

mstevens · 02-03-2012, 04:45 AM

Isn't this like covering your couch with plastic?

Sure, it protects the paint, but then you have to look at the film.

Jayda · 02-03-2012, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by mstevens

Isn't this like covering your couch with plastic?

Sure, it protects the paint, but then you have to look at the film.

Installed well, it is barely perceptible. I can noticed a line on the hood up close and at certain angles. The bumper area I can not tell at all. Unfortunately the Z4 is one car that you can not do a full hood (and avoid the line). The car is just too big in the front end.

mstevens · 02-03-2012, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayda

Installed well, it is barely perceptible. I can noticed a line on the hood up close and at certain angles. The bumper area I can not tell at all. Unfortunately the Z4 is one car that you can not do a full hood (and avoid the line).

"Barely perceptible" isn't the same as "imperceptible". Besides having visible edges, the plastic film is every bit as susceptible to being scratched or visibly damaged as is the paint.

Jayda · 02-03-2012, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by mstevens

"Barely perceptible" isn't the same as "imperceptible". Besides having visible edges, the plastic film is every bit as susceptible to being scratched or visibly damaged as is the paint.

In my opinion the barely perceptible nature of the film is much better than a front end full of rock chips. Ultimately it is a choice, I am happy with my choice and recommend it others. Truthfully, I thought the line across the hood would bother me more but it is really is not that noticable (and I am anal anout my car). BTW 3M makes a spray product that removes light scratches from the film (swirl type marks) and adds shine.

Vintage · 02-07-2012, 12:26 PM

we have 3m on the front end and love it - you cannot tell and no rock chips 25k miles later

Roadstergal · 02-07-2012, 02:23 PM

I have the 3M film on my car and would not go any other way. My Z3 and my first Z4 did not have the film and I had more rock chips than you can imagine. I put it on my 2nd Z4 and when I sold it, it looked as good as new. I have it on my 2010 Z4 and also can only see it from a certain angle. The beauty of it is that if it really started to look shabby, it can easily be removed and you have a paint job that is still in pristine condition.

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Boomer67 Enlisted Member 8 Rep 47 Posts Drives: BMW X3 3.0i, BMW K1600GT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Protective Film and Delivery Hello, Does anyone know if the protective film can be ordered and applied to vehicles prior to European or US BMW Performance Center pick up? Is this a dealer only installation add-on?
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Jayda Lieutenant 41 Rep 509 Posts Drives: 2009 Z4 35i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SC iTrader: (0)	I got paint protection film installed just a couple weeks ago. It was done by a detailing shop. I actually called my local BMW dealership and they admitted to doing very few paint protection film installs. Choose your installer carefully. However, if you do Performance delivery in Greenville, SC, the shop I used is in Mount Pleasant, SC near Charleston! The shop is called Pleasant Details. I highly recommend them. I'm not sure where you are coming from or eventually taking the car but if it is on your way, take a side trip to Charleston and get your baby protected! __________________ 2009 Z4 35i, alpine white with beige leather and all the goodies (new to me with 4,500 miles in October, 2011)
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Boomer67 Enlisted Member 8 Rep 47 Posts Drives: BMW X3 3.0i, BMW K1600GT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Thanks Jayda. I recall you had that done a while ago. Have not been to Charleston in a while so I my look into that. Good to hear you had a pleasant experience.
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Vintage Colonel 378 Rep 2,588 Posts Drives: BMW G80 (MT), 718 Spyder Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Austin, Texas iTrader: (0)	we have 3m on the front end and love it - you cannot tell and no rock chips 25k miles later
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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 3M film on my car and would not go any other way. My Z3 and my first Z4 did not have the film and I had more rock chips than you can imagine. I put it on my 2nd Z4 and when I sold it, it looked as good as new. I have it on my 2010 Z4 and also can only see it from a certain angle. The beauty of it is that if it really started to look shabby, it can easily be removed and you have a paint job that is still in pristine condition. __________________ 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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