Insane pricing no?

[TGRKush]

Originally Posted by Murf the Surf

I get the frozen paint look, but isn't that something that can be ordered from the dealership new, or how much would it cost to repaint the car with the frozen look. It just seems like a lot of money to me for a car that is worth what $50K maybe.

The car came out to 72k with all the options I added. With discounts and incentives I’m getting it for 66k and then factoring in my trade in for $35k, 31k for brand new M340i.

[Murf the Surf]

Originally Posted by TGRKush

The car came out to 72k with all the options I added. With discounts and incentives I’m getting it for 66k and then factoring in my trade in for $35k, 31k for brand new M340i.

Was frosted paint an option?

[Westside Guy]

Originally Posted by Murf the Surf

I get the frozen paint look, but isn't that something that can be ordered from the dealership new, or how much would it cost to repaint the car with the frozen look. It just seems like a lot of money to me for a car that is worth what $50K maybe.

IMHO, to repaint a brand new car in a frozen color wouldn't be cost effective.

BMW only offers frozen grey and frozen Portimao Blue on the M340i. Frozen black looks really cool so in a situation like this, applying a stealth PPF on his BSM color serves a dual purpose, it will give TGRKush the frozen black look he really wants without having to pay the surcharge for a BMW frozen paint color if they had offered a frozen black paint option from the factory and then the money he saves by not paying for a frozen color can go towards the cost of the PPF.

Even if BMW sold a frozen black color for the M340i, to the best of my knowledge BMW doesn't offer touchup paint for their frozen colors. A frozen touchup paint might be available from third party sellers but matching a frozen color can always be problematic. Therefore the prospect of having to deal with rock chips would be an issue.

[TGRKush]

Originally Posted by Murf the Surf

Was frosted paint an option?

Yes. Frozen Pure Grey and Frozen Portimao Blue. Either way black looks better in stealth imo.

[jg4c]

I’ve never seen stealth or matt PPF
applied to a gloss paint in order to
achieve a pure frozen look from the
factory. Theoretically, I don’t think
it will achieve the frozen look accurately.

Could look interesting anyway.
Unless you’ve seen it in person OP,
I’d advise caution.

Stealth PPF has been designed to go
over factory frozen paint.
It’s protective, but doesn’t compromise
the frozen paint look.

[jg4c]

Originally Posted by Sandra

I also live and park on city streets. Will PPF actually protect the front and rear bumpers in parallel parking? either I bump the car behind me or the car in front of me bumps me.

Nope, absolutely not. Even the slightest bump,
could mark or tear the film.

And, an even harder bump would go right
through the film and scratch the bumper.

Look up BumperBlocker.com

I have a set in my trunk always.
Been using them for years.
The only thing that works against
careless parkers.

[TGRKush]

Originally Posted by jg4c

I’ve never seen stealth or matt PPF
applied to a gloss paint in order to
achieve a pure frozen look from the
factory. Theoretically, I don’t think
it will achieve the frozen look accurately.

Could look interesting anyway.
Unless you’ve seen it in person OP,
I’d advise caution.

Stealth PPF has been designed to go
over factory frozen paint.
It’s protective, but doesn’t compromise
the frozen paint look.

Not my car but this is how it looks on BSM.

[jkoral]

Originally Posted by jg4c

Stealth PPF has been designed to go over factory frozen paint.

Not true according to XPEL.

Good picture thread of stealth over factory (non-frozen) paint:
https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1842928

[jg4c]

Originally Posted by jkoral

Not true according to XPEL.

Good picture thread of stealth over factory (non-frozen) paint:
https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1842928

Interesting, and thanks for clarifying.

And, OP, those photos do look pretty good.
Thanks for posting.

[allinon72]

I try to DIY everything I can, but some things like this, you can't DIY. Every time I get it quote in the last 12 months, whether it be for automotive related work, service work on the house, anything, it's 2-3x higher than I had in my head. Prices for everything, quite literally are insane.

Over $800 for tint work is insane. I used to fall for it, and insist on the top quality tint. But after about $300 for a midsize sedan, the returns diminish significantly, no body really cares about the heat rejection qualities, and most don't keep the car long enough for the longevity to even matter.

PPF install quality can vary widely. The larger point is, why do it? Unless you have a collector car that's a long term investment, it's 6-10k that you're flushing down the drain to the benefit of the next owner. Again, most don't even keep their cars long enough to reap the benefits and it has 0 resale value.

[TGRKush]

Originally Posted by allinon72

I try to DIY everything I can, but some things like this, you can't DIY. Every time I get it quote in the last 12 months, whether it be for automotive related work, service work on the house, anything, it's 2-3x higher than I had in my head. Prices for everything, quite literally are insane.

Over $800 for tint work is insane. I used to fall for it, and insist on the top quality tint. But after about $300 for a midsize sedan, the returns diminish significantly, no body really cares about the heat rejection qualities, and most don't keep the car long enough for the longevity to even matter.

PPF install quality can vary widely. The larger point is, why do it? Unless you have a collector car that's a long term investment, it's 6-10k that you're flushing down the drain to the benefit of the next owner. Again, most don't even keep their cars long enough to reap the benefits and it has 0 resale value.

Ya $800 is absurd. I’m gonna keep looking around for the tints but the PPF is for the look and protection against minor rock chips and scratches. I plan on keeping this car until it literally breaks down. Other quote I’ve gotten is was 8500.

[allinon72]

Originally Posted by TGRKush

Ya $800 is absurd. I’m gonna keep looking around for the tints but the PPF is for the look and protection against minor rock chips and scratches. I plan on keeping this car until it literally breaks down. Other quote I’ve gotten is was 8500.

Everyone says that and then life has other ideas. But if you're truly wanting PPF, stick with the affected areas for rock chips - front bumper, front portion of hood, mirrors, top portion of roof. That will save you significant $$.

[TGRKush]

Originally Posted by allinon72

Everyone says that and then life has other ideas. But if you're truly wanting PPF, stick with the affected areas for rock chips - front bumper, front portion of hood, mirrors, top portion of roof. That will save you significant $$.

Ya I know but I’m sure I’ll keep this car. I plan on modding this car as well so I know I’ll bring the resale value down so why not just end up keeping it. Also, I was thinking of just doing that originally but I want the Satin finish as well 😭

[TGRKush]

Originally Posted by Westside Guy

IMHO, to repaint a brand new car in a frozen color wouldn't be cost effective.

BMW only offers frozen grey and frozen Portimao Blue on the M340i. Frozen black looks really cool so in a situation like this, applying a stealth PPF on his BSM color serves a dual purpose, it will give TGRKush the frozen black look he really wants without having to pay the surcharge for a BMW frozen paint color if they had offered a frozen black paint option from the factory and then the money he saves by not paying for a frozen color can go towards the cost of the PPF.

Even if BMW sold a frozen black color for the M340i, to the best of my knowledge BMW doesn't offer touchup paint for their frozen colors. A frozen touchup paint might be available from third party sellers but matching a frozen color can always be problematic. Therefore the prospect of having to deal with rock chips would be an issue.

Couldn’t DM u a picture but man the STEK DYNOmatte looks amazing on BSM as well.

[Westside Guy]

Originally Posted by TGRKush

Couldn’t DM u a picture but man the STEK DYNOmatte looks amazing on BSM as well.

Glad that you really liked it.

The last thing I would double check is to compare the thickness of XPEL vs. STEK.

[Westside Guy]

Originally Posted by allinon72

Everyone says that and then life has other ideas. But if you're truly wanting PPF, stick with the affected areas for rock chips - front bumper, front portion of hood, mirrors, top portion of roof. That will save you significant $$.

Don't forget that our OP, TGRKush wants to achieve a frozen paint look on his M340i's BSM color. Because BMW doesn't offer a frozen black color from the factory the only way to do this is by putting a stealth PPF allover the car. If this had been a regular paint color or if it was already a frozen color from the factory your suggestion of protecting just the more vulnerable areas in the front of the car would have definitely been a money saving option.