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X5 M / M package paint chipping issue
Hey guys, new today to the forum! I have a deal in place for a space grey 2011 X5 M and recently came across a thread pertaining to the rear fender / lower rocker / sandblasting / rock chipping after just a few thousand miles. Couple questions - is this a real issue, and do mudflaps + 3m solve this? - are the dealers aware, and would you use BMW 3M or a thicker product is what Mercedes and Porsche use? - would this dissuade you from buying again? - can anyone in a snowy climate attest to the paint chip effects being worse? - any Canadians having problems? My salesperson said he has not known of this issue. If this is a real issue, I may switch to Alpine White. Your thoughts and input much appreciated!!! |
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- is this a real issue, and do mudflaps + 3m solve this?
Yes Real issue. Solved, if you cover all the areas with the thick 3M film - are the dealers aware, and would you use BMW 3M or a thicker product is what Mercedes and Porsche use? Yes, Dealers and BMW are both aware of this issue. If I do it I will put the thicker 3M product(the one they use for headlights) - would this dissuade you from buying again? naah, the driving fun outweighs the chip damage |
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Thanks for the reply !! .....
] The "thick" 3m...have you used it, and how does it hold up?? Can you show a diagram as to where to apply the thick 3m? Thanks great forum |
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See diagram below. Red area is worst hit. Also see this thread - http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...ar-wheels.html |
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Do you happen to know how thick the thicker 3M is that seems to be holding up? Is it the headlight film?
I have seen as regular film as thick as 10 mill and headlight film up to 30 mill.... Last edited by northern2020; 01-03-2011 at 12:20 AM. |
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Don't know the thickness.
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Over the long term even the thick film will be destroyed & very ugly and need to be replaced. I recently had the M specific mudflaps installed and I actually prefer the look of the car with them - though I know many won't agree with that sentiment. I will send some pics shortly, but for maximum protection I would get these in addition to the film.
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Any pics of your truck with the flaps on?
Love to see them |
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Anyone know the thickness of the
3m to be used? 8mm with 2mm clear coat? 10mm with 2mm clear? 14mm? |
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It's also not close to 30mil. 30mil is the thickness of the credit cards in your wallet. 3M or Ventureshield are both about 8 mil - or .2mm They have to been thin to make the contours around your SUV. http://www.ppffilm.com/images/ventureshield.pdf I didn't do VS or 3M because I'm leasing mine.. why pay the $1000? If I planned to keep it, I would absolutely do what LeMan's suggested. I have Ventureshield on my Z06 for four years and it's completely saved my paint. Looks like the day it was installed.
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