BMW X5
BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      04-07-2021, 06:30 PM   #1
shadab.ashraf56
Private First Class
shadab.ashraf56's Avatar
United_States
31
Rep
135
Posts

Drives: 2018 430i
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Jersey City

iTrader: (0)

Full body ppf + ceramic worth it at $7250 ?

I am looking to pull the trigger on xpel full body ppf and full body ceramic. Got a quote of 5600 for ppf (full body except roof) and 1250 ceramic. Wheel costs $100 per wheel extra.

I am looking to keep this 2021 x5 40i msport for next 5 years, is it worth going for full body ppf, I can get front clip and side skirts done for 2500. Is the price reasonable as it will cost me 5600 + 1250 + 400 = $7250 ?
Appreciate 0
      04-07-2021, 06:35 PM   #2
MOTOP
Lieutenant
MOTOP's Avatar
United_States
251
Rep
426
Posts

Drives: 2021 X5 M50i, 2018 Raptor
Join Date: May 2016
Location: NJ

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by shadab.ashraf56 View Post
I am looking to pull the trigger on xpel full body ppf and full body ceramic. Got a quote of 5600 for ppf (full body except roof) and 1250 ceramic. Wheel costs $100 per wheel extra.

I am looking to keep this 2021 x5 40i msport for next 5 years, is it worth going for full body ppf, I can get front clip and side skirts done for 2500. Is the price reasonable as it will cost me 5600 + 1250 + 400 = $7250 ?
You think you won’t be able to paint your hood and your neighbor’s car for $7250?
Keep the money. LOL
Appreciate 1
      04-07-2021, 06:46 PM   #3
shadab.ashraf56
Private First Class
shadab.ashraf56's Avatar
United_States
31
Rep
135
Posts

Drives: 2018 430i
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Jersey City

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by fe03h20 View Post
Quote:
Originally Posted by shadab.ashraf56 View Post
I am looking to pull the trigger on xpel full body ppf and full body ceramic. Got a quote of 5600 for ppf (full body except roof) and 1250 ceramic. Wheel costs $100 per wheel extra.

I am looking to keep this 2021 x5 40i msport for next 5 years, is it worth going for full body ppf, I can get front clip and side skirts done for 2500. Is the price reasonable as it will cost me 5600 + 1250 + 400 = $7250 ?
You think you won't be able to paint your hood and your neighbor's car for $7250?
Keep the money. LOL
😂😂 What about 2500 + 1250 = 3750 for front clip and side skirts and full ceramic. My 430i has lots of stone chips on bumper that's why giving it a thought on X5 and full ceramic is because i don't plan to take it through car wash and have heard ceramic makes hand-wash easy at home. I want to know that these are the going rate for xpel from those who got it done recently and yes 7250 is a lot for paint protection.
Appreciate 0
      04-07-2021, 11:08 PM   #4
nZtiZia
Major General
nZtiZia's Avatar
United_States
4591
Rep
8,558
Posts

Drives: eVeRyOnE mAD!
Join Date: Dec 2020
Location: neither here nor there...

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
front end, rocker panels + ceramic seems justified. may wanna consider the pillars, especially the gloss black B, C, D. my detailer is currently fixing a previously unprotected 911 prior to ppf + ceramic. looking at that front end hurts!
Attached Images
 
Appreciate 0
      04-08-2021, 04:42 AM   #5
GlennC
Private First Class
GlennC's Avatar
United_States
321
Rep
195
Posts

Drives: '21 GLE 63S
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: Long Island

iTrader: (0)

It's very worth it if you like having your car as pristine as possible, want to avoid swirls and want to be able to go to a hands free car wash without them damaging the looks of the car. Protects well against rock chips and scratches as well. Exterior maintenance is so much easier with full PPF and ceramic. It also gives me such great piece of mind. If you plan on keeping the car a while and it's in your budget, I would do it. Having said that, I suggest you do a lot of due diligence on your detailer. Some wrap much better than others with respect to not seeing seams etc...Your quote is not a bad price for a high quality detailer.
Appreciate 1
      04-08-2021, 06:28 AM   #6
PAULX545E
Private
21
Rep
79
Posts

Drives: BMW X5
Join Date: Nov 2020
Location: Scotland

iTrader: (0)

Personably I've went for a self applied hand polish followed by a liquid wax (autoglym products) - circa $50 of materials and a couple of hours of my own time. I wash the car myself - rinse off before wash and 2 bucket method.

I could see me going for ceramic etc if I had a super car but think it's hard to justify on an X5...to each their own though!!

Good luck.
Appreciate 1
      04-08-2021, 06:28 PM   #7
shadab.ashraf56
Private First Class
shadab.ashraf56's Avatar
United_States
31
Rep
135
Posts

Drives: 2018 430i
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Jersey City

iTrader: (0)

I am being suggested by installer to consider the new suntek reaction ppf which has infused ceramic coating hence need not to go with ceramic coating separately. It comes with 12 years warranty whatever that means. So 5500 for full body any one has experience with this new ceramic infused ppf from suntek ?
Appreciate 0
      04-08-2021, 06:41 PM   #8
luckylingy
Lieutenant Colonel
luckylingy's Avatar
3205
Rep
1,654
Posts

Drives: X3M (on order)
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Up North

iTrader: (0)

Like everything, it depends. If you’re keeping the vehicle long-term and want cosmetically perfect paint and don’t want to do anything yourself, then go for it. If you want a halfway-house solution, PPF the front clip and rockers and coat the paint (but not the rims). I applied ceramic coating myself (including the rims) and wished I would have had PPF applied to the M Sport rockers, which get touched with every entry/exit.
Appreciate 0
      04-08-2021, 08:31 PM   #9
nZtiZia
Major General
nZtiZia's Avatar
United_States
4591
Rep
8,558
Posts

Drives: eVeRyOnE mAD!
Join Date: Dec 2020
Location: neither here nor there...

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
$5500 full wrap with Suntek reaction ppf? sounds like a great deal
Appreciate 1
      04-09-2021, 04:12 AM   #10
GlennC
Private First Class
GlennC's Avatar
United_States
321
Rep
195
Posts

Drives: '21 GLE 63S
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: Long Island

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by nZtiZia View Post
$5500 full wrap with Suntek reaction ppf? sounds like a great deal
Could be....depending on the quality of the detailer. I learned the hard way that sometimes the less expensive quote is not the best one to go with...
Appreciate 0
      04-09-2021, 05:52 AM   #11
nZtiZia
Major General
nZtiZia's Avatar
United_States
4591
Rep
8,558
Posts

Drives: eVeRyOnE mAD!
Join Date: Dec 2020
Location: neither here nor there...

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by GlennC View Post
I learned the hard way that sometimes the less expensive quote is not the best one to go with...
so true. XPEL, Suntek, Lumar, Stek are all quality films, each with their pros and cons, but it really does come down to the installer
Appreciate 0
      04-13-2021, 01:18 PM   #12
stockli81
Private First Class
54
Rep
173
Posts

Drives: 2021 X5 M50i
Join Date: Jan 2021
Location: N/A

iTrader: (0)

I really like Stek Dynoshield... Opted to do the full front, hood, fenders, mirrors, full rockers, for 2k.... ceramic pro gold 1200 includes wheels
Appreciate 0
      04-14-2021, 01:02 PM   #13
stockli81
Private First Class
54
Rep
173
Posts

Drives: 2021 X5 M50i
Join Date: Jan 2021
Location: N/A

iTrader: (0)

Some pictures after PPF and Ceramic.... regret not doing it first thing when picked up from dealer as I picked up a few chips in various spots..
Attached Images
      

Last edited by stockli81; 04-14-2021 at 01:08 PM..
Appreciate 1
      04-14-2021, 01:12 PM   #14
BMWBear
Ultimate Driver
BMWBear's Avatar
United_States
863
Rep
916
Posts

Drives: N/A
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: N/A

iTrader: (1)

I never understood the posting pics of clear film installed on a car.

I’ve always done front end and areas that are more prone to rock chips. Full ppf is ridiculous.
Appreciate 1
      04-14-2021, 01:39 PM   #15
shadab.ashraf56
Private First Class
shadab.ashraf56's Avatar
United_States
31
Rep
135
Posts

Drives: 2018 430i
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Jersey City

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by BYEIL View Post
I never understood the posting pics of clear film installed on a car.

I’ve always done front end and areas that are more prone to rock chips. Full ppf is ridiculous.
I was leaning towards that front ppf and whole body ceramic but then ceramic gives no protection from swirls. I wash it at home and would want to make it as quick and effortless as i can full ppf will help there.
Appreciate 0
      04-14-2021, 02:12 PM   #16
stockli81
Private First Class
54
Rep
173
Posts

Drives: 2021 X5 M50i
Join Date: Jan 2021
Location: N/A

iTrader: (0)

Should have been more clear... PPF full front end including full rockers and small spot in back of rear tire... rest is ceramic... switched out the front reflectors for carbon black ones... Next either no badging in rear or black badging
Appreciate 0
      04-14-2021, 02:19 PM   #17
nZtiZia
Major General
nZtiZia's Avatar
United_States
4591
Rep
8,558
Posts

Drives: eVeRyOnE mAD!
Join Date: Dec 2020
Location: neither here nor there...

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by BYEIL View Post
Full ppf is ridiculous.
... unless it's transformative and distinguishable
Attached Images
 

Last edited by nZtiZia; 04-14-2021 at 07:13 PM..
Appreciate 1
parkstr8562.00
      04-14-2021, 07:08 PM   #18
BMWBear
Ultimate Driver
BMWBear's Avatar
United_States
863
Rep
916
Posts

Drives: N/A
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: N/A

iTrader: (1)

Quote:
Originally Posted by nZtiZia View Post
... unless it's transformative and distinguishable
Clearly then it wouldn’t be “clear”.
Appreciate 0
      04-14-2021, 07:15 PM   #19
nZtiZia
Major General
nZtiZia's Avatar
United_States
4591
Rep
8,558
Posts

Drives: eVeRyOnE mAD!
Join Date: Dec 2020
Location: neither here nor there...

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by BYEIL View Post
Full ppf is ridiculous.
Quote:
Originally Posted by nZtiZia View Post
... unless it's transformative and distinguishable
Quote:
Originally Posted by BYEIL View Post
Clearly then it wouldn’t be “clear”.
i was addending your statement re: full ppf.
Appreciate 0
      04-14-2021, 08:50 PM   #20
BMWBear
Ultimate Driver
BMWBear's Avatar
United_States
863
Rep
916
Posts

Drives: N/A
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: N/A

iTrader: (1)

Quote:
Originally Posted by nZtiZia View Post
i was addending your statement re: full ppf.
Debatable...personally I think spending that kind of money on a full wrap is a waste (clear or not) but I do understand the appeal.
Appreciate 1
      05-07-2021, 10:32 AM   #21
zhangyi17
Lieutenant
zhangyi17's Avatar
Canada
287
Rep
589
Posts

Drives: BMW X5
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: Ontario

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by shadab.ashraf56 View Post
I am looking to pull the trigger on xpel full body ppf and full body ceramic. Got a quote of 5600 for ppf (full body except roof) and 1250 ceramic. Wheel costs $100 per wheel extra.

I am looking to keep this 2021 x5 40i msport for next 5 years, is it worth going for full body ppf, I can get front clip and side skirts done for 2500. Is the price reasonable as it will cost me 5600 + 1250 + 400 = $7250 ?
I had mine done with full body PPF and ceramic coating for $8K CAD
Appreciate 0
      05-07-2021, 02:37 PM   #22
todd92
Second Lieutenant
168
Rep
254
Posts

Drives: 05 ZHP, 19 X5 xDrive40i
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: NJ

iTrader: (1)

This sounds like the equivalent of clear plastic slipcovers.
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:59 PM.




xbimmers
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST