05-21-2020, 07:37 AM | #1 |
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Does the M8 Comp need protective plastic strips on the sides?
I took my M8 CP Coupe for it's first wash, and the person at the car wash said that I should install protective plastic strips (behind the front tires and along the sides). He claimed that the front tires stick out too much and would keep hurling stones etc. against the paint, damaging it over time.
I frankly would not want to install these plastic strips, my previous M4 Comp had this area behind the door covered by a factory installed protective plastic, so I'm hoping BMW knew what they were doing with not putting anything like that on the M8? I just got the car last week, not planning on tracking it (although there will be spirited drives through canyons) and I will bedoing about 5,000 miles a year. Any input would be appreciated! |
05-21-2020, 08:18 AM | #2 |
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I wrapped the entire front end including the space behind the front wheel, rocker panels and the area behind the rear wheels. You can't see film unless you know where to look and it gives me peace of mind about spray. When I had my X5M, this was a big topic on that forum - look up sandblasting.
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05-21-2020, 08:25 AM | #3 | |
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05-21-2020, 08:37 AM | #4 |
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I went with Xpel. Here's the link to Unique Car Care - they are first rate.
https://uccboston.com If you are in LA, you'll have a lot more options than we do in Boston. |
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05-21-2020, 09:11 PM | #5 | |
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I don’t have this done and have spacers front and rear and I have noticed a decent amount of chips. Almost no point for me now. My car is leased and wonder if they could charge me on the lease return for the damage
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05-22-2020, 07:55 AM | #6 |
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By spacers do you mean that your M8's front wheels stick out even more than stock?
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What I don't understand is, why the M8 should be more prone to contracting those chips behind the front wheels, my previous M4 didn't seem to have that issue and had 20 inch rims as well. |
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