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You should also consider doing the mirror caps and side skirts.
Searching this forum will allow you to locate previous discussions about cost. Here in the Wash DC area there is a wide range depending on which film brand & the pre-application paint prep.
Good luck!
I accepted 1.950€ proposal from the detailer and he’ll be doing it the second week of April.
He was asking for 1.500 just front.
DavyNM wroteAbout a month ago I paid $3,750 for a ceramic coating on the entire car and partial PPF, covering the hood, front bumper, rocker panels, headlights, mirrors, and A pillars on a Z4. I'd imagine an X1 would've cost a bit more since there's more area to cover, but I wouldn't think it'd be ton more. This is in SC, so it could be different depending on your local market.how much should I pay for a good quality PPF job on a new X1 (covering the hood, front bumper, left/right fenders and maybe the headlights)
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I did my M235i most recently and paid $1,100 for Xpel ultimate; full front (hood, headlights, bumper, fenders, mirrors). Definitely do the headlights. They’re the most important part.
My install included removing the kidney grills and roundel to get the film edges behind those, as well as unbolting the fender liners to wrap the edges around behind them. The detailer I use custom orders the kits with the sheets oversized a bit to allow for this. The install also covered some paint correction to prep for the install.
Pricing can vary a lot depending on what product is being used, how they’re installing it, and how much prep the car needs. They had my car for 3 days to properly prep, install, and allow curing, then checking all the edges and ensuring proper adhesion before delivering it. There are cheaper places where I am, but I’d rather pay a bit more for the installer that’s committed to the best result.
fiveightandten wroteThanks for the run-down. I,too, prefer quality work and materials over fast and cheap.It’s best to call around to detailers in your area and get some pricing and talk to them about their process.
I did my M235i most recently and paid $1,100 for Xpel ultimate; full front (hood, headlights, bumper, fenders, mirrors). Definitely do the headlights. They’re the most important part.
My install included removing the kidney grills and roundel to get the film edges behind those, as well as unbolting the fender liners to wrap the edges around behind them. The detailer I use custom orders the kits with the sheets oversized a bit to allow for this. The install also covered some paint correction to prep for the install.
Pricing can vary a lot depending on what product is being used, how they’re installing it, and how much prep the car needs. They had my car for 3 days to properly prep, install, and allow curing, then checking all the edges and ensuring proper adhesion before delivering it. There are cheaper places where I am, but I’d rather pay a bit more for the installer that’s committed to the best result.
Front Bumper (PPF) $891.00
Black Trim Face & Sensor Cover (PPF)$180.00
Coverage of the black trim face and the sensor cover
Headlight (PPF) $190.00
Coverage of the headlights
Door Sills (PPF) $150.00
Coverage of the front two door sills
Door Sills (PPF) $110.00
Coverage of the rear two door sills
Full Hood (PPF) 1,020.00
Full Hood Coverage
Rocker Panel (PPF) $528.00
Rocker Panel Coverage 2 quantity
Total: $3,253.14
($3,069.00 + $184.14 tax
Car-Addicted wroteAbout three months ago I paid roughly the same for roughly the same coverage as you on a 2026 Z4 (central SC market). While the Z4 is obviously smaller than the X5 by a good margin, it's absolutely covered in curves, creases, etc. that make it a more labor-intensive install, so the total coverage vs. the complexity difference between the X5 and Z4 probably is in the ballpark of evening out.Thoughts on this pricing for 2026 BMW X5 40i
Front Bumper (PPF) $891.00
Black Trim Face & Sensor Cover (PPF)$180.00
Coverage of the black trim face and the sensor cover
Headlight (PPF) $190.00
Coverage of the headlights
Door Sills (PPF) $150.00
Coverage of the front two door sills
Door Sills (PPF) $110.00
Coverage of the rear two door sills
Full Hood (PPF) 1,020.00
Full Hood Coverage
Rocker Panel (PPF) $528.00
Rocker Panel Coverage 2 quantity
Total: $3,253.14
($3,069.00 + $184.14 tax
I would say this is a pretty decent quote, assuming it's a reputable installer using a quality PPF. Honestly, the skill and meticulousness of the installer is about 80% of the equation – I'd rather have a somewhat inferior brand of PPF done by an excellent installer than the other way around. Of course, both is better, so be sure to do your homework.
TimmyTurbos wroteThanks, I had then redo the quote twice, honestly I don't have the balls to ask them to add one more item againDefinitely go Stek. I'm guessing it's DYNOshield so it should be 8mm. Numbers look good. I'd 100% add mirror caps too. They tend to take a beating for some reason.
They gave me an estimate of 8 days 
DavyNM wrotePrices will vary a LOT by location. Where are you?how much should I pay for a good quality PPF job on a new X1 (covering the hood, front bumper, left/right fenders and maybe the headlights)
Either way, I would suggest no more than 2 goats or 3 blow jobs.
HTH,
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P.S.: It's an X1, it is disposable, why are you wasting money on PPF?!?
Car-Addicted wroteJust mention it when you go in. They'll gladly add it then I bet.Thanks, I had then redo the quote twice, honestly I don't have the balls to ask them to add one more item again
afadeev wroteThat's cold.P.S.: It's an X1, it is disposable, why are you wasting money on PPF?!?
IMO it not the value of the car, it's the value of the car to the owner and how long they intend to keep it. Someone might milk 5 + years out of a X1.
Car-Addicted wroteIf they want 8 days, don't argue with them. This isn't something you want them to rush and the few extra days isn't going to make any difference in the long run.Thanks, I had then redo the quote twice, honestly I don't have the balls to ask them to add one more item again
I signed off as this is the right shop and it need to be done.
Car-Addicted wroteWow – I know what I said, but three weeks seems really excessive! But nonetheless, it is what it is and I'd rather that than to give them an excuse for not doing a thorough job.OK I added the mirrors and along with the addition of the hood they now need the car for 3 weeks
Car-Addicted wrote3 weeks seems a bit...excessive?OK I added the mirrors and along with the addition of the hood they now need the car for 3 weeks
I was not aware there was a curing time so I have another week of keeping it in the garage as it is raining here everyday.
Car-Addicted wroteDid it actually take 3 weeks? lolJust picked up X5 from shop. Of course it was raining so more pictures later.
I was not aware there was a curing time so I have another week of keeping it in the garage as it is raining here everyday.
N1rve wroteEvery single minute of it. Plus 7 more days in my garage to cure.Did it actually take 3 weeks? lol
