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Fastfwd · 09-10-2023, 08:20 PM

Glad I found this thread to give me some context of what people are getting charged for the G87. I thought I was maybe getting gouged a bit on the quotes I was getting for a smaller car like the M2.

A few questions though - is there any particular PPF that works better with the BSM paint? It seems to have a lot of metal flake and as I'm researching this a little maybe some PPF is more clear than others?

Also, if the PPF has any ultraviolet light protection properties what happens to the exposed paint that doesn't on something like the BSM? Would it be wise to cover the entire carbon roof too for UV protection?

I'm leaning Xpel. The info I've seen seems to infer that Xpel is maybe a little more clear than 3M, but not as clear as Suntek possibly, but idk. Generally at least.

Initially, I really wanted to do paint correction, ppf, and ceramic. The pricing is just tough to swallow though. I'm considering doing as much PPF as I can afford and possibly skipping the ceramic, but the prospect of getting it done while brand new to protect it sure does appeal to me as well.

Here's a quote from one of the prospects:

"CQuartz Finest Reserve w/ DQuartz - 5+ year coating All paint, plastic, trim, and glass is coated after prep. Door jambs are coated and a wheels off coating is done as well. $2200

CQuartz Professional w/ DQuartz - 3-5 year coating. All paint, plastic, trim and glass is coated $1200 add a wheels off coating service for $400.

Partial PPF is roughly 24 inches from front of the hood up, that line matches the fender, headlights, front bumper, mirror caps, door cups are all handled. Typically $1000 range

Full front end is the entire hood with edges wrapped, full fender edges wrapped where possible, front bumper, mirror caps, door cups $2000

Rocker panels (both) $525

Add partial roof and a pillars at $175

Full roof in clear PPF $500. Full roof in gloss black PPF (if thats something you'd like) $650

As far as the quarter panel goes, it looks like that area in front of the rear wheels could take a beating. XPEL only has the full quarter panel but we could make a custom template for that splash area if needed. "

I would have to pass on that CQuartz Finest option, but I think that's the only one that he includes a 2 step paint correction service with. I'm not even sure what if any correction would be included in the CQuartz Professional option.

I do have a few quotes that can get the job done cheaper, but for some reason this guy seems like he offers the most complete service. Others seem to just do PPF or ceramic, but maybe not both. A guy that does 3M can do it all too, but it's 3M products.

09-10-2023, 08:20 PM	#71
Fastfwd Private First Class 263 Rep 189 Posts Drives: '24 G87 M2 Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Glad I found this thread to give me some context of what people are getting charged for the G87. I thought I was maybe getting gouged a bit on the quotes I was getting for a smaller car like the M2. A few questions though - is there any particular PPF that works better with the BSM paint? It seems to have a lot of metal flake and as I'm researching this a little maybe some PPF is more clear than others? Also, if the PPF has any ultraviolet light protection properties what happens to the exposed paint that doesn't on something like the BSM? Would it be wise to cover the entire carbon roof too for UV protection? I'm leaning Xpel. The info I've seen seems to infer that Xpel is maybe a little more clear than 3M, but not as clear as Suntek possibly, but idk. Generally at least. Initially, I really wanted to do paint correction, ppf, and ceramic. The pricing is just tough to swallow though. I'm considering doing as much PPF as I can afford and possibly skipping the ceramic, but the prospect of getting it done while brand new to protect it sure does appeal to me as well. Here's a quote from one of the prospects: "CQuartz Finest Reserve w/ DQuartz - 5+ year coating All paint, plastic, trim, and glass is coated after prep. Door jambs are coated and a wheels off coating is done as well. $2200 CQuartz Professional w/ DQuartz - 3-5 year coating. All paint, plastic, trim and glass is coated $1200 add a wheels off coating service for $400. Partial PPF is roughly 24 inches from front of the hood up, that line matches the fender, headlights, front bumper, mirror caps, door cups are all handled. Typically $1000 range Full front end is the entire hood with edges wrapped, full fender edges wrapped where possible, front bumper, mirror caps, door cups $2000 Rocker panels (both) $525 Add partial roof and a pillars at $175 Full roof in clear PPF $500. Full roof in gloss black PPF (if thats something you'd like) $650 As far as the quarter panel goes, it looks like that area in front of the rear wheels could take a beating. XPEL only has the full quarter panel but we could make a custom template for that splash area if needed. " I would have to pass on that CQuartz Finest option, but I think that's the only one that he includes a 2 step paint correction service with. I'm not even sure what if any correction would be included in the CQuartz Professional option. I do have a few quotes that can get the job done cheaper, but for some reason this guy seems like he offers the most complete service. Others seem to just do PPF or ceramic, but maybe not both. A guy that does 3M can do it all too, but it's 3M products.
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