<![CDATA[BMW M2 Forum - Cosmetic Care & Detailing (PPF/Wash/Wax/Detailing/Restoration/Repairs)]]> https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/ Everything related to wash, wax, detailing, protection! en Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:59:43 GMT vBulletin 60 https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg <![CDATA[BMW M2 Forum - Cosmetic Care & Detailing (PPF/Wash/Wax/Detailing/Restoration/Repairs)]]> https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/ new to me m440i, want to make it best it can be https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2237924&goto=newpost Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:18:45 GMT So i picked up a 2024 m440i with 44k on it. It looks great, but it has the spider web looking swirls in the clear, not bad, but they are there. The front has a bit of road debris thats nicked the paint. Its not so bad that its obvious unless you get down and inspect. The hood has a couple tiny... So i picked up a 2024 m440i with 44k on it. It looks great, but it has the spider web looking swirls in the clear, not bad, but they are there. The front has a bit of road debris thats nicked the paint. Its not so bad that its obvious unless you get down and inspect. The hood has a couple tiny dots that have been hit with touch up but not great, as you can tell it.

I know its really too late for ppf unless you go and get all that fixed, but i prefer to spend money on performance mods, so expensive paint repairs are prob not gonna happen.

I thought about doing ppf but read that it all needs to be repaired and painted first.

How many of you are not running any sort of PPF? How does your vehicle look? Any tips or tricks to keep it looking good for those who go non ppf.

Also, for light clear coat spider web rings, what would be the best process for that? Otherwise the paint looks great really.

Oh, and some parts of the car have like tiny copperish colored parts kind of stuck in the clear. I tried clay, and it would get some but it would take a lot of work. Is there a product that gets rid of all of that? ]]> 93civEJ1 https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2237924 Wind deflectors https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2237915&goto=newpost Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:27:18 GMT Hello Just found this forum by chance, I’m due to collect my car witching the next few days. X1 F48, 2018 model I’m looking at wind deflectors and was wondering if anyone have any recommendation. Hello

Just found this forum by chance, I’m due to collect my car witching the next few days.

X1 F48, 2018 model


I’m looking at wind deflectors and was wondering if anyone have any recommendation.


I found some from a company called ispeed, are these worth buying or look for another brand?

Many thank
Tony ]]> Slappymarine https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2237915 Busted side mirror https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2237680&goto=newpost Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:54:33 GMT My wife kind of destroyed her side mirror when backing into the garage. I managed to hobble it back together with gorilla glue but we want to fix it. Dealer is charging an exorbitant amount and they only will replace the entire mirror and mirror assembly with cameras etc, however only the plastic... My wife kind of destroyed her side mirror when backing into the garage. I managed to hobble it back together with gorilla glue but we want to fix it. Dealer is charging an exorbitant amount and they only will replace the entire mirror and mirror assembly with cameras etc, however only the plastic shell needs to be replaced. Can anyone tell me what parts I need to purchase or even better, provide links?




retry image upload ]]> P_Leotardo https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2237680 Pollen Season https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2237592&goto=newpost Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:09:35 GMT Its finally warming up on the East Coast and I am itching to give the black G80 a good detailing. This includes wash, clay, 2-Step correction to get rid of the swirls and minor scratches from the nasty winter we had. Then finally do a ceramic coating. But of course the nasty green dust has started... Its finally warming up on the East Coast and I am itching to give the black G80 a good detailing. This includes wash, clay, 2-Step correction to get rid of the swirls and minor scratches from the nasty winter we had. Then finally do a ceramic coating. But of course the nasty green dust has started to coat everything in sight as well as trigger allergies. Should I wait to do this once the trees and grasses have finally stopped pushing out pollen or is it OK to do the coating since it gets mostly wiped off once it sets up? I don't have a garage so its gonna be outside. Helpful tips appreciated. ]]> JerseyM3 https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2237592 Rock chip with a burr! https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2237447&goto=newpost Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:23:27 GMT Actually, I doubt a rock did this. the edges of the chip are crisp and I can't imagine a rock cutting into the metal like this. I'm guessing it was a piece of metal. Either way, it's ugly.

The paint chip looks normal. It was the snag on the microfiber wash mitt that told me this was not the typical chip. I verified that it is not paint, i.e. a sharp leftover edge. My iPhone did a decent job confirming this.

So, what do I do? I don't want tap the shard flat - that will leave an odd blemish - after touchup - at best; a good spot for rust to form, at worst. Part of me wants to get out the Dremel and that fine-pointed stone and (gulp) grind that burr away. The other part of me keeps saying, "Dude, this is a 2023 BMW and you are not that good."

Thoughts?
(blue tape to give the camera something to focus on)

trying to post a pic
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]]> Manhattan https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2237447 f48 x3m bodykit https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2237414&goto=newpost Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:08:09 GMT Hi folks,
I recently found this bodykit on alibaba for the regular f48, however I couldn't really find photos of how it actually looks on the car (except those photoshopped chinese images).
Has anybody else thought about using this kit or already assembled it on the car? If so, would you mind sharing some photos with us?

This is the link to the bodykit:
https://www.alibaba.com/product-deta...231026247.html
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]]> eross_norbii https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2237414 Can Tire Dressings Cause the Browning of Tires? https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2237210&goto=newpost Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:01:35 GMT Is it possible that tire dressings accelerate the browning color of tires? My tires are only 10 months old, and I notice the sidewalls are aren’t jet black like they were when new. I only noticed this recently when I started using a “wet” tire dressing. Is there a correlation? I know all tires... Is it possible that tire dressings accelerate the browning color of tires?

My tires are only 10 months old, and I notice the sidewalls are aren’t jet black like they were when new. I only noticed this recently when I started using a “wet” tire dressing. Is there a correlation? I know all tires will eventually get some brown color due to UV exposure, but could the tire dressing possibly be accelerating the browning effect? It just seems more than I expect for 10 month old tires.
]]> JoeyO https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2237210 2025 m340i paint warranty claim? https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2237202&goto=newpost Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:22:22 GMT Hi guys was hand washing the car today and noticed the paint peeling right under the passenger side taillight. Car is ceramic coated and only ever been hand washed. Got the car new about 9 months ago and has 8k miles. Not sure what might’ve caused this and if it’ll spread. Would this be worth a... Hi guys was hand washing the car today and noticed the paint peeling right under the passenger side taillight. Car is ceramic coated and only ever been hand washed. Got the car new about 9 months ago and has 8k miles. Not sure what might’ve caused this and if it’ll spread. Would this be worth a warranty claim?


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]]> rx_bmw https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2237202 Oddments Box Trim 51469111649 https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2237053&goto=newpost Sat, 11 Apr 2026 21:34:43 GMT 1. Unfortunately, this part is NLA.
2. Happily, this part is NLA. Discounted price north of $700.

So, I'm thinking I'd remove the piece (total fun), and glue, with JB Weld plastic adhesive, a flat piece of reinforcing plastic behind, and squeeze that gap together.

If you have a better solution, please advise. Thanks. Ted.
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]]> wyshyvanuk https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2237053 duplicate https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2236684&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:58:39 GMT duplicate post duplicate post ]]> StickShiftEV https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2236684 ColourLock Alternative? (Factory Matte Leather Seat Finish) https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2236320&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Apr 2026 02:52:28 GMT Just looking for an alternative to remove the shine from the leather and return it to the matte factory look. Steering wheel as well. ColourLock seemed to be the most talked about in previous threads. However, looks like ColourLock is pretty much sold out and has been since last summer, looks... Just looking for an alternative to remove the shine from the leather and return it to the matte factory look. Steering wheel as well.

ColourLock seemed to be the most talked about in previous threads. However, looks like ColourLock is pretty much sold out and has been since last summer, looks like they went though some acquisition and it messed up inventory levels.

Any other recommendations? ]]> NYR https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2236320 Ppf on front bumper… https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2236314&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Apr 2026 01:36:45 GMT Getting track pack ppf on m2..do shops typically include ppf all the glossy black plastic pieces in addition to the paint when getting ppf on front bumper of m2? (kidneys , air inlets, brake ducts, splitter, even the little verticals). Tia Getting track pack ppf on m2..do shops typically include ppf all the glossy black plastic pieces in addition to the paint when getting ppf on front bumper of m2? (kidneys , air inlets, brake ducts, splitter, even the little verticals). Tia ]]> ///Mfan https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2236314 Ceramic coating of the carbon fiber trim? https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2236208&goto=newpost Sun, 05 Apr 2026 03:51:48 GMT I wonder if anyone has tried to ceramic coat the trim in order to protect it from light scratches. I wonder if anyone has tried to ceramic coat the trim in order to protect it from light scratches. ]]> seamaster222 https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2236208 CT/Northeast BEST PPF Installer HELP https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2236030&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:24:21 GMT Hi all, looking for your suggestions on BEST PPF installer in CT or surrounding. Ideally NOT NY/NJ as the drive there is awful. I am VERY PARTICULAR. Looking for a reliable and timely shop to do a FULL PPF job. Key points as follows: 1. I don’t want your suggestion for shops you’ve used that... Hi all, looking for your suggestions on BEST PPF installer in CT or surrounding. Ideally NOT NY/NJ as the drive there is awful.

I am VERY PARTICULAR. Looking for a reliable and timely shop to do a FULL PPF job. Key points as follows:

1. I don’t want your suggestion for shops you’ve used that “ask for a review” and have people supporting them just because they “do their best.” I’m NOT looking for “buddy” referrals or because “they were nice”.

2. I want genuine very particular shops that aren’t say, doing dirty work, in the same room as they do PPF.

3. PPF work must be thorough. Remove things such as certain emblems or say fender emblems to do proper full coverage PPF.( the more seams the more likelihood of lifting/failure. *Yes I will provide replacement emblems that are stuck on vs clip on.

4. If custom cutting difficult bends/curvatures, straight seams, not ragged. Of course I’m also looking for “fold over edges”.

I understand PPF is not a “perfect” art. There will be the occasional lifting/failures especially on the small ledges or high impact areas, but again. I want COMPLETE coverage and if they are warrantied and reliable they can assess in proper time.

Please understand, I don’t want your average detail shop that “does PPF” to the average guys standard. I personally install PPF on my daily drivers myself so I understand what I’m looking for vs what is possible. Yes a full car is too big/skilled of a job for me with lesser experience.

If you know of someone, please share. Again MAKE SURE THEY ARE RELIABLE and warranty their work.

YES, I know of a couple major shops in CT(not trash talking, but wasn’t satisfied with their work) but list them off and I’ll know what your expectations are vs mine.

Thank you. ]]> M_4Play https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2236030 Best way to remove swirls from black plastic exterior trim https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2235802&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:00:48 GMT I’ve been extremely careful in caring for the black trim surrounding the windows, beneath the grille, and even the rear taillights on our ‘26 50e M Sport, but inevitably, there are a few swirls/scratches starting to pop up. It happens and will continue to happen, so not overly freaking out about... I’ve been extremely careful in caring for the black trim surrounding the windows, beneath the grille, and even the rear taillights on our ‘26 50e M Sport, but inevitably, there are a few swirls/scratches starting to pop up. It happens and will continue to happen, so not overly freaking out about it, but I’m curious what the best way to remove those scratches/swirls is aside from replacing pieces over time. Again, not going to do it every weekend or sweat every little thing, but if I wanted to remove a bunch of them at once, what’s the best way? Is there a way I can PPF those pieces also? The pieces beween the A and B pillars tend to be the most noticeable at eye level in particular. Thanks! ]]> Jschmidt684 https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2235802