How Much Does It Cost To PPF A G80 M3?

[@TheDailyDriven]

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[@ir0nmanx]

I feel the same way, I like my car as clean as possible all the time.

[@TheDailyDriven]

Totally agree 🍻.

[@ShrugMedia]

Such a great peace of mind, knowing that the car is fully protected. Just like you I’m very OCD about how clean and protected my M3 is. I also chose to have my entire car PPF’d when I first got it and it has saved me so many times from rocks, things just flying up in the middle of the road, wet paint, tar and track days. Well worth the money in the long run and it’s a no brainer for those who are looking to maintain their car for as long as possible.

[@TheDailyDriven]

Yeah ppf-ing the entire car was something I always thought about doing but so glad I didn't. Makes it so worth it in my books

[@BlitzGeist]

Had my 2022 X6 corrected and completely covered in XPEL Ultimate, and ceramic coated the day after I drove it off the lot. Best 8k I've ever spent. One year later and the car is still flawless. Zero regrets.

[@TheDailyDriven]

Totally agree. The peace of mind is absolutely worth it. We'll money spent

[@autointern7371]

To be honest, i am very OCD but i think the full car PPF is a bit overkill. I have an f80 and did full front and roof + full paint correction for 3k. If anyone just wants rock chip protection they can go the full front method and save a couple of bucks. 👍🏼 Anyways they did a great job on your g80, looks great. Enjoy it!

[@theodoretillman6864]

Ken you did it the right way. For that level of protection and work you have to pay to play. The car looks fantastic. Keep up the good work. 👍

[@verde629]

Man if you ever sell your car ur getting back good value for sure. You’re like the perfect 1st owner because of how well you take care of your car

[@TheDailyDriven]

I would honestly like to keep this one for a while. I just like my stuff pristine as can be. If I ever sell it, the 2nd owner would basically have a newish car lol

[@SO_S55m]

Thanks for sharing. If had a brand new car I would do the same. The rock chips that I inherited when I bought my f80 bugs the hell out of me. If I ever decide to get them fixed, I’m definitely doing PPF.

[@aestheticdetailstudio3939]

One thing i would like to add about PPF is ASK what kind of install you are getting. .I can price my film installs for a basic kit install or full blown custom work. It’s truly up to what your budget allows which determines the end price of the install. Also Paint correction is not necessary nor included with any film installs. In most cases it actually makes film installs much more difficult as the film tends to want to pretack to the surface during alignment and finger management.

[@skrrtproductions]

I'm the same way when it comes to my cleaning regiment lol. Completely worth it when your car is brand new to have that peace of mind. For my car I have PPF on the front bumper, headlights, entire hood, mirrors, and b pillars. Also, it makes routine maintenance easier and you won't feel as bad doing a quick detail because you don't run the risk of scratching the paint

[@TheDailyDriven]

Agreed. I might eventually just cut to one bucket methods on those quick watches.

[@skrrtproductions]

@@TheDailyDriven exactly. Could just do an ONR bath too. That’s what I mainly use as a quick detailer

[@arielrivero9118]

Spot on with your comments however, I will add that if your car sits outside all the team (Not garage kept), PPF is probably not worth it because while it has UV protection, the sun will beat down the PPF making it a nightmare to remove or replace down the road.

[@claytonhenry5827]

We really appreciate this advice. Thank you! I need to get my CF roof done. I’m also in the SoFlo area.

[@TheDailyDriven]

That's something very important since the UV rays destroy the clear coat on the carbon roofs. Hit up the team at hughs 🤘🏻

[@F80Ho]

Gotta pay to play! Team at Hughes killed it man, def worth the investment and peace of mind 😮‍💨🙌🏽💯

[@TheDailyDriven]

They did an amazing job 👏🏻. Gotta pay $ for sure but the peace of mind is worth it

[@jimcerenio4392]

For the love of cars, especially yours it's worth the price. Maybe too extreme for me. Picked up my M440i at my dealership and I'm getting some "detailed" stuff done to it next week so it's sitting in the garage till then. If you don't mind I would like more info on next years "invasion", thinking of coming all the way from Hawaii! Thanks and have a great weekend...ALOHA!

[@Zno4theWin]

I am exactly like you. OCD to the max. Hate scratches and chips. Enjoy always keeping her clean and in mint condition. Like you, I did a full car PPF (Xpel Ultimate Plus) with ceramic coating (inside and out, plus wheels and calipers). As a result, I am able to drive the car with much less anxiety....hence....total PPF= totally worth it..

[@TheDailyDriven]

Absolutely, totally worth it!

[@kylehoo1282]

Not an M3 but recently ceramic coated my Golf R and it was looking pristine. Ended up getting a rock chip last weekend on the hood and it’s been bothering the hell out of me. :( If I could swing a full PPF I’d go for it.

[@TheDailyDriven]

I feel your pain on that. You can always still get the front clip ppf'd. My F80 had some rock chips before I actually got the front PPF'd. It helped a lot.

[@kylehoo1282]

@@TheDailyDriven definitely something to consider!

[@mirage1976]

For those complaining about 8k for PPF, think about it. 🤔 If you have 100k to spend on a new car, spending another 8k on protecting the paint isn’t going to keep you up at night. Like Ken said, it’s all about personal preference.

[@Phongables1]

Worth it!! I had my E92 paint corrected/full ppf with ceramic coating done for 7k in northern NJ in 2019.

[@TheDailyDriven]

Totally worth it ! 7k back in 2019 is considered up there and I'm sure it's worth every penny!

[@SCUUZEM3]

Could you please give me a facility name! I just ordered my M3 and i want to use a good reputable shop to PPF and ceramic coat it immediately after.

[@TheDailyDriven]

Where are you located?

[@SCUUZEM3]

@@TheDailyDriven Im in New Jersey Wayne area.

[@TheDailyDriven]

Check out detailers domain. They are located in New jersey. Brandon who did my install here in Florida knows him from the industry. He does pretty good work. I've also watched his videos from way back and they know what they are doing.

[@m88mee]

I feel exactly how you feel, it could make me feel bad all day long. Scratched my brand new M4 only in a week time😢, it’s really broke my heart.

[@98765432139267]

I had and M4 cs and use to bather me a lot when I get light scratches, rock chips and I could not even sleep all night knowing that but then I realize no one will notice them unless they take a flesh light and look for it lol. On the road it always look clean even if it’s not but I see what saying

[@TheDailyDriven]

Im glad im not the only who thinks this way. Looks like theres a lot more of people like us on how we think. The Paint protection film is def. the way to go!

[@98765432139267]

@@TheDailyDriven same as you’re bro, but mine was 2 year lease so didn’t do any PPF or anything, I didn’t think it was worth the money

[@hey_mr_ash]

I feel you bro I wash my 330 anytime it’s dirty, I had a 440 with PPF it’s definitely worth it .

[@TheDailyDriven]

I literally just washed my G80 3 times in the past 3 days....went up to Orlando (3hr drive). Got covered with bugs and washed it there. I also washed it the day before the trip and washed it when I got back. Lol

[@carfeen]

Daaam bro 8.5k!!! Wow I’d still do it though especially if im keeping the car long term

[@TheDailyDriven]

Yeah if I only planned on keeping this car for a few years I would have only done the front clip.

[@jlo6388]

Woah. That’s a lot. Got just front end of my gt3 ppf’d. Waiting on my m3 delivery and plan on the whole front, side mirrors, in front of the rear tyres

[@TheDailyDriven]

PPF is a ton of work involved when its done right. Documented the whole journey in previous videos. If you haven't checked them out.

[@ItzEmmaunelworld_3]

it's worth imo because you will rest assured that your car will not get rock chips and wouldn't have to bother you at all

[@tonyrivera697]

It's worth every penny. Brandon and his team are the only ones I trust!

[@TheDailyDriven]

Major facts 💯

[@jandevery]

I’m the same way bro… OCD with my cars, clothes, my house, even my closet. Just ask my wife or frat brothers… Lol! And like you I’ll pay extra for EXCELLENCE! I don’t put a price on “piece of mind”, protecting what I’ve already spent a sizable bag on. 💯🔥🙏🏽

[@ZKTheGreat]

8,500! You could have gotten the car repainted "if" there was any damage after a few years for that much money. You must have money to burn. People daily drive bentleys and don't get PPF. It's completely an unnecessary product and plays on your fear that something might happen. You wasted your money. There's no resale value to PPF either.

[@TheDailyDriven]

Look Z, the value of PPF to me checks the boxes on why it's worth it to me and many others. Like you just mentioned it isn't worth it on your end and i respecf that. I work hard for my money and to say i have money to burn is nieve and rude. PPF is not a product that plays on the fear that something might happen, It will. Driving on the highway at speeds of 80 mph will cause rock chips, pitting and other cosmetic issues. In most cases for the ones that leased their cars or only plan on keeping for 2 years or less, It's not worth it. I don't care about resale value and ect. I personally hate rock chips and especially on a brand new car. I plan on keeping this for the long haul since this will most likely be the last manual M3. For most people PPF-ing the front clip should be enough but at the end of the day, it depends on how you view things.

[@robertwisniewski4682]

In Poland I paid 3.200 USD for full mat STEK PPF for M3 G80. Morover they also cover irregular shapes/parts with fluid PPF. No idea why that’s so expensive in other countries :/

[@TheDailyDriven]

Wow that price is insane. Yea it's costly here. Most places are about this price here in the states.

[@TraversWortley]

Weird question man but I would love to chat/meet with you and especially sit in those buck seats and see the red interior in person. I’m waiting for my allocation right now and want to feel’s those seats. You anywhere near Charlotte North Carolina? You down to meet?

[@gorillanismo]

I'm in CLT too and in the same boat as you, waiting for allocation. What dealer are you with?

[@TraversWortley]

@@gorillanismo nice man! I’m working with Michael at bmw Hendricks, what about you? He told me likely January for allocation.

[@TraversWortley]

@@gorillanismo you getting bucket seats? What color interior?

[@TheDailyDriven]

Not weird at all but unfortunately I'm located in South Florida. I'm sure there's some local BMW events you can meet up some other G8x owners with buckets. Appreciate you checking out the video 📹

[@ayyyman_]

I definitely need to do this to my new car when it comes in!

[@TheDailyDriven]

Ohh yes for sure! You got a special car coming so definitely!

[@er98ah]

Yo completely understand. That’s why I have a 4 runner along with either a 911/m3. I have a new 992 in my garage I’ve had it two weeks, parked next to two people, but far enough away however i already have noticeable ding. I feel like people enjoy dinging nice cars. Dam ruined my week!!

[@TheDailyDriven]

I feel your pain. Especially after only having it for a few weeks. Hopefully the dent could be removed and leaves no mark. PPF keeps me at ease for the most part

[@Benji.Danecker]

Great video! I HAD to get PPF on mine or I wouldn't sleep at night lol I paid a few hundreds less in AZ but either way it's totally worth it if the plan is to keep it a long time!

[@TheDailyDriven]

Yeah the peace of mind is absolutely worth it. 💯💯🤘🏻

[@Justin-ph6rx]

Who’d you use in AZ? And would you recommend?

[@Benji.Danecker]

@@Justin-ph6rx I used 1 Armor. They did a good job and I get 10 year warranty for peace of mind. I know they will stick around that long compared to cheaper small places

[@Justin-ph6rx]

@@Benji.Danecker cool thank you - that’s right up by me. And btw ur g82 looks amazing bro, love that color!! Wow

[@Benji.Danecker]

@@Justin-ph6rx Thanks man? What do u have? Specs and all

[@scottwinton3698]

Nice video, I don't own an expensive car like you, I just bought 2022 x3 xdrive and I'm sure it would be even more forthe suv, btw beautiful color, I used to have a Melbourne red m240i convertible

[@TheDailyDriven]

Yeah it might be more since it's a larger vehicle. More material and man hours to get it prepped. Thank you I'm glad I went with Imola Red !

[@bluestonemetallic7]

….fortunately, I have a double garage house where I can take good care of my ride (G30) to the best of my ability! My whip looks/feels ultra clean ‘n super fresh at all time where some folks can’t understand how the vehicle can maintain that overall showroom condition. BTW, I only did the full frontal PPF instead.

[@T0RM3NT_303]

Good stuff man! Definitely relate.

[@MS-eo6mn]

I am in UK. Love your videos

[@TheDailyDriven]

Thank you 🍻🍻

[@Zanein1]

Could you go as far as to getting a wrap on top of PPF or would that not be a good idea?

[@portugal5698]

Nah. I mean, it wont hurt if done by right people as there will always be a way to do something lol, but if you wrap it, make sure to have original paint perfectly paint corrected and detailed to the very end until it looks showroom fresh. Then have it generously, but not excessively ceramic coated or XPELED before the wrap finally goes on. Once wrap is on, then you can choose to either PPF or ceramic coat. If it will be a temporary wrap, XPELL coating or ceramic pro is best/ most practical bet. If the wrap is a long term want, then PPF might be worth the 5-10K+ investment tbh!!

[@MCompeticione]

Ppf should count as a mod lol

[@TheDailyDriven]

For how much it cost it definitely should ! Lol 😆

[@MCompeticione]

@@TheDailyDriven it makes you glide through the air faster

[@arthurjames9450]

My guys videos are like essays that you have meet word count i swear

[@TheDailyDriven]

You're more than welcome to end the video and not watch. Thanks for your two cents

[@pharoahtaylor]

Whenever i do it ima do the prep myself

[@TheDailyDriven]

Just need to touch base with the shop to see if they are ok with you prepping.

[@pharoahtaylor]

Yea i was thinking that too and i might leave the polishing part to them too if they let me prep

[@RANGOF90]

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[@TheDailyDriven]

🙏🏻🙏🏻 much appreciated

[@seven92023]

How much price range is ceramic coating without PPF?

[@ZaysGarage]

Smart move man, the next M car I buy will certainly be fully ppf'd! Would you ever get the stealth ppf for the matte finish?

[@kentao4]

This is my question. I might do the stealth anyway instead of getting matte paint.

[@ZaysGarage]

@@kentao4 feel like it is smarter since you will have to do full PPF on a matte paint job anyways.

[@kentao4]

@@ZaysGarage just wonder if it completes the look well. If I can save a few dollars and just go with the matte wrap, I might be able to achieve a unique look.

[@kentao4]

How’s recovery bro? I know it’s a long way away but hopefully they got you moving! Do you miss the f80 at all? I’m debating driving down to Maryland right now to test the two f80s they have. One is the base with 3k miles. Another is the comp with 23k or so miles. Am I trippin? Or just bite the bullet and play the wait game?

[@TheDailyDriven]

You'll love the feeling after it's done. Knowing you have a better chance against scratches from other's mishaps. Stealth would have given it a very unique look but I'm a fan of glossy. Especially after they polished it. The shine was just incredible.

[@verde629]

Is it pointless doing a ppf for a used G80?

[@TheDailyDriven]

It all depends. If the front has small rock chips and not a lot then it's okay to prevent more from happening. But if the front is pretty rocks and debris then it may not be worth it. You also need to look at how long do you plan on keeping the car.

[@kentao4]

Im the same way but YIKES. I guessing around 5 but hey- you def get what you pay for. When I order, I need a separate saving set up for ppf lol. Anyone know any good shops in the Philly/NJ area?

[@michaelpolissky]

Perfect, you get what you pay for!

[@TheDailyDriven]

Yes sir 👏🏻 🙌🏼

[@Justin-ph6rx]

I am distraught the new m series generation will be hybrid 😭😭😭

[@TheDailyDriven]

Yeah it's going to very interesting on getting used to. Then after that will be full hybrid 🫠

[@dennisv3228]

Do wax it after you protect it? Or just wash it?

[@TheDailyDriven]

Most people add ceramic coating after. You could always add a wax or sealant if you want.

[@guidefortheblindguy4319]

I totally relate to you.

[@TheDailyDriven]

🤘🏻🍻

[@johnwilliam8366]

$10,000 to PPF my 22 M4 Comp in LA California

[@TheDailyDriven]

Worth every penny 💯💯

[@Butterfly-fe5de]

Yup can relate

[@TheDailyDriven]

🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@ahmedbucheeri9848]

I consider OCD a talent

[@TheDailyDriven]

💯💯💯💯🤙🏻

[@Sonic3rdgen10R]

Same bruh 😎

[@alexgarcia2071]

People that don’t ppf are akin not putting a screen protector on your phone. I spent 10k all said and done because I included the exoshield on the windshield because the rock chips on the window drive me nuts as well. Florida climate before I used to ppf…. I think I used to rip off half the clear on all my cars… bug splatter acid etching the clear coat, bird droppings, etc. I was often in my garage with a polisher… and let’s not start with rock chips against the paint they are so unsightly. The peace of mind it provides is immeasurable for someone who’s mildly ocd. 10k for 100k car that’s going to be a rare breed after this generation with electrification is well well worth it