I'm no expert but I did the ceramic coating myself on my new X5 M60i. I watched a number of how to videos and reviews on RUclips. Purchased the right tools and products based on the reviews. Total cost less than $300. I enjoyed the process working on my new car!
That's awesome, I'd never trust my clumsy self to do it on my own haha. But agreed, doing it on your own would save hundredsss and also good to know how to do it yourself since you can keep it maintained well in the long run!
I was against PPF - watching some RUclips videos. Since April 2024, however, while waiting the 4 1/2 months for build & delivery of my Individual Rosso Corsa M440ix, I changed my mind. Because of the issues you mentioned, and to extend the showroom quality finish longer, I drove from the showroom at the car’s delivery to the pros at Automotive Aesthetic who installed full SunTek PPF then all was coated (including wheels) with Modesta BC - 04 Ceramic coating. Breathtaking depth of color! A huge added plus, minor scratches are self healing, and should paint protection film be more seriously damaged, it can easily be replaced. Get it. It’s worth it in peace of mind.
Good points! Forgot to mention the self healing feature, another reason why it's a must! I just saw a video clip of another vehicle that got scrapped but because it had the PPF on, the paint transfer was blocked and the driver was able to peel it off like it was nothing!
@BeamerView I can’t decide because I am leasing and not sure if I will keep. But I think ceramic coating 3 year coating? I have a great detailer for ceramic coat. I have driven SUVs for over 15 years and this is my first car. Loving it 😍 2024 M440i GC Brooklyn Gray on Red… easy to maintain color 😂 200 miles so far
I watched your video a lot and you seem to know a lot. Do you think it is a good idea to upsize tire size? Stock size is 245/35/20 Front and 275/30/20 Rear. Planning to upsize to 245/40/20 and 275/35/20 due to the many potholes in my area. Will the upsizing void warranty and do any harm to the vehicle? Thanks!
I love the ceramic on my 2025 M440I. I loved it so much, I read up on how to apply it (I am handy lol) I Clay bar my 2023 Superduty and ceramic coated it. Much better shine and depth to the paint. Super simple to clean.
Love the 2025 M440i, was close to getting that one! Yes I never thought it'd be so helpful to keep the car clean. Wish I had done it on my other vehicles!
Great decision! I’ve had PPF installed on my last 3 vehicles, as well as ceramic coating. I’ll never not have it again. I plan on getting the G60 done as soon as I get it
This is off topic related to this video, but I would appreciate your thoughts on run-flat vs non-run-flat tires. Or just refer me to a prior video where this has been discussed. I find your videos super helpful for both our x5 and 760I.
Sure, haven't discussed it yet, but good idea for me to add that one to the list! So one of the things to mention is that they are starting to go away from run flat tires, so first i'd confirm yours has them. Couple things I like about run flats is yes the peace of mind knowing that if I were to get a flat then I could keep driving on it, which I've had to use once in my 5 years of driving BMWs. Some say run flats do cause more road noise but i've never noticed it. BMW is going away from run flats for their newer cars since it's not something a consumer tends to encounter often, on top of that BMW offers free road side assistance for a few years on new BMWs so this also is another reason why. I personally would be fine either way. If I had to pick one, I would not mind run flats since it would prevent me from staying on the side of the highway for a long time.
Great review, as always! I can already hear the haters typing furiously - sour grapes. Don’t think you mentioned enhanced UV protection. Especially if your Bimmer lives outside, critical.
Most places do eye brown tint as well. I've personally never had it before and would not bother since I would just use the sun visor and fold it down, so that way I have the best of both worlds. Also note that eye brown tint may not be legal in all places so keep that in mind.
I have a mineral white 4 series and I’ve heard PPF gets yellow over time even if you ceramic coat over it. I think I would have done it if not for that
@@BeamerView Thank you very much. Because I am wating for my new 330i (only) and I can't wait. I am very curious about new interior at dark. (I made an order in 03/24, but bmw delete my order, because LCI 2, I have to wait to 07/24 to make a new order... 🙈and now I am waiting and waiting..
I agree, I had local shop install PPF on front end & rocker panels of my new 2022 M240ix one week after purchase. Month later I use Liquid Graphene protection made by 303. Love it and put it on every 8-9 months and it’s slick as can be and so easy to wash
I would recommend going to a professional, it is possible to do it, but you risk a good chance of scratching the outer part of the roundel that is the actual hood. It should be quite cheap to get it done by a detail shop.
Is your car a collector's car? No Are you gonna keep the car forever? No Is it cheap to PPF and Ceramic coat the car by a pro? No You wanna make someone lots of money quick unnecessarily? No Do you wanna have a tech with not much experience do your car and having to pay again? No Its not worth just take care of the car, use touch up paint. Save yourself thousands and thousands of dollars.
Touch up paint is useful, but even though if you apply it, it will never look 100% how it was before. But def great points mentioned, it comes down to how much one would value their vehicle. Since many of us are BMW drivers, it's safe to say that we would go the extra mile to take care of our vehicles. I have a honda as a daily, and haven't done jack to it lol, so goes to show.
@@BeamerView thanks. And thanks for all your informative videos. I bought an i5 and it’s at the dealership waiting for the stop sale to be lifted. Learned so much from you!!
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I'm no expert but I did the ceramic coating myself on my new X5 M60i. I watched a number of how to videos and reviews on RUclips. Purchased the right tools and products based on the reviews. Total cost less than $300. I enjoyed the process working on my new car!
Any recommendations? Planning to do it my on my new 2025 m240
That's awesome, I'd never trust my clumsy self to do it on my own haha. But agreed, doing it on your own would save hundredsss and also good to know how to do it yourself since you can keep it maintained well in the long run!
I was against PPF - watching some RUclips videos. Since April 2024, however, while waiting the 4 1/2 months for build & delivery of my Individual Rosso Corsa M440ix, I changed my mind. Because of the issues you mentioned, and to extend the showroom quality finish longer, I drove from the showroom at the car’s delivery to the pros at Automotive Aesthetic who installed full SunTek PPF then all was coated (including wheels) with Modesta BC - 04 Ceramic coating. Breathtaking depth of color! A huge added plus, minor scratches are self healing, and should paint protection film be more seriously damaged, it can easily be replaced.
Get it. It’s worth it in peace of mind.
Good points! Forgot to mention the self healing feature, another reason why it's a must! I just saw a video clip of another vehicle that got scrapped but because it had the PPF on, the paint transfer was blocked and the driver was able to peel it off like it was nothing!
I bought a screen protector for my phone…….. why not my 23 7 series ❤
Just wrap the whole car.
Some would prefer this!
@BeamerView I can’t decide because I am leasing and not sure if I will keep.
But I think ceramic coating 3 year coating?
I have a great detailer for ceramic coat.
I have driven SUVs for over 15 years and this is my first car. Loving it 😍
2024 M440i GC Brooklyn Gray on Red… easy to maintain color 😂 200 miles so far
I watched your video a lot and you seem to know a lot. Do you think it is a good idea to upsize tire size? Stock size is 245/35/20 Front and 275/30/20 Rear. Planning to upsize to 245/40/20 and 275/35/20 due to the many potholes in my area. Will the upsizing void warranty and do any harm to the vehicle? Thanks!
I love the ceramic on my 2025 M440I. I loved it so much, I read up on how to apply it (I am handy lol) I Clay bar my 2023 Superduty and ceramic coated it. Much better shine and depth to the paint. Super simple to clean.
Love the 2025 M440i, was close to getting that one! Yes I never thought it'd be so helpful to keep the car clean. Wish I had done it on my other vehicles!
First to comment, funny this video was posted today I’m getting a ceramic coating Tuesday on my 2021 m340i
I got it 2 months ago when I bought my 2021 330i. I’m happy so far if that helps at all.
Good point! Yes everyone that i've known that got it done says it's completely worth it.
Great decision! I’ve had PPF installed on my last 3 vehicles, as well as ceramic coating. I’ll never not have it again. I plan on getting the G60 done as soon as I get it
Great to hear! Yes I can see myself getting it done on every nice car I plan to own as well. Congrats on the G60!
So basically ppf the whole car lol
Haha depends on your situation. I personally just need the front nose and I'm okay.
So which is applied first, ppf and then the ceramic coating or the opposite 🤔 💭 🤔 💭
This is off topic related to this video, but I would appreciate your thoughts on run-flat vs non-run-flat tires. Or just refer me to a prior video where this has been discussed. I find your videos super helpful for both our x5 and 760I.
Sure, haven't discussed it yet, but good idea for me to add that one to the list! So one of the things to mention is that they are starting to go away from run flat tires, so first i'd confirm yours has them.
Couple things I like about run flats is yes the peace of mind knowing that if I were to get a flat then I could keep driving on it, which I've had to use once in my 5 years of driving BMWs.
Some say run flats do cause more road noise but i've never noticed it.
BMW is going away from run flats for their newer cars since it's not something a consumer tends to encounter often, on top of that BMW offers free road side assistance for a few years on new BMWs so this also is another reason why.
I personally would be fine either way. If I had to pick one, I would not mind run flats since it would prevent me from staying on the side of the highway for a long time.
Great review, as always! I can already hear the haters typing furiously - sour grapes. Don’t think you mentioned enhanced UV protection. Especially if your Bimmer lives outside, critical.
Good point! Yes def should've mentioned that!!
I have a 2024 540i. Can i get an eye brow tint? If so, do you recommend it?
Most places do eye brown tint as well.
I've personally never had it before and would not bother since I would just use the sun visor and fold it down, so that way I have the best of both worlds. Also note that eye brown tint may not be legal in all places so keep that in mind.
I have a mineral white 4 series and I’ve heard PPF gets yellow over time even if you ceramic coat over it. I think I would have done it if not for that
Good to know, i'll have to see this, hopefully isn't too visible on darker shaded vehicles.
Hi, can you make a night drive video from interior? I would like see the new interior (center console) at night / dark. Thank you :-D
Thanks for the idea!
@@BeamerView Thank you very much. Because I am wating for my new 330i (only) and I can't wait. I am very curious about new interior at dark. (I made an order in 03/24, but bmw delete my order, because LCI 2, I have to wait to 07/24 to make a new order... 🙈and now I am waiting and waiting..
I agree, I had local shop install PPF on front end & rocker panels of my new 2022 M240ix one week after purchase. Month later I use Liquid Graphene protection made by 303. Love it and put it on every 8-9 months and it’s slick as can be and so easy to wash
How can I replace the bmw emblem on the hood? Can I do it myself
I would recommend going to a professional, it is possible to do it, but you risk a good chance of scratching the outer part of the roundel that is the actual hood. It should be quite cheap to get it done by a detail shop.
Would that void any part of a new car warranty? Is it difficult to remove?
what is the cost of a full car ppf on an ix?
Depends on where you go, i'd say around 5k.
Is your car a collector's car? No
Are you gonna keep the car forever? No
Is it cheap to PPF and Ceramic coat the car by a pro? No
You wanna make someone lots of money quick unnecessarily? No
Do you wanna have a tech with not much experience do your car and having to pay again? No
Its not worth just take care of the car, use touch up paint.
Save yourself thousands and thousands of dollars.
Touch up paint is useful, but even though if you apply it, it will never look 100% how it was before. But def great points mentioned, it comes down to how much one would value their vehicle. Since many of us are BMW drivers, it's safe to say that we would go the extra mile to take care of our vehicles. I have a honda as a daily, and haven't done jack to it lol, so goes to show.
Is this smart with a leased car???
Most of the time it's better not to do it on a lease since you won't be keeping the car for a long long time.
@@BeamerView thanks. And thanks for all your informative videos. I bought an i5 and it’s at the dealership waiting for the stop sale to be lifted. Learned so much from you!!
Hey any tips on what to do not run front plates in mass
Do it.
Agreed!!
@@BeamerView My car is 5 years old. PPF on the front. Ceramic on everything. Still looks brand new I can’t even believe it.