[gphin]

Originally Posted by Joralemon st.

Thank you, I appreciate you chiming in. Do you suggest getting the paint directly from BWM for better results, or would you say it's not necessary?

I've never had a problem buying my touch up paint from Ebay sellers. Less expensive than Amazon and whole lot cheaper than dealer. Just buy from established seller with at least 98% positive reviews. Amazon is ok source for buying 6" wide ppf to do a diy install across front of hood. Have it on both my '21 and '19.
Add: I've found touch up paint will last longer in a glass bottle over sellers who use plastic, but sometimes tough to find.

[Joralemon st.]

Originally Posted by ContactPatch

Got mine from eBay:

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_dkr...kw=bmw%20paint

Thanks!

[Joralemon st.]

Originally Posted by gphin

I've never had a problem buying my touch up paint from Ebay sellers. Less expensive than Amazon and whole lot cheaper than dealer. Just buy from established seller with at least 98% positive reviews. Amazon is ok source for buying 6" wide ppf to do a diy install across front of hood. Have it on both my '21 and '19.
Add: I've found touch up paint will last longer in a glass bottle over sellers who use plastic, but sometimes tough to find.

Thanks! What kind of craftsmanship and patience does one need to do a self install?..

[gphin]

Originally Posted by Joralemon st.

Thanks! What kind of craftsmanship and patience does one need to do a self install?..

This video should give you a good idea. Depending on how your hood is, the clay bar may not be necessary. You'll need to use a razor blade or box cutter tool to cut around your logo.

[Joralemon st.]

Originally Posted by gphin

This video should give you a good idea. Depending on how your hood is, the clay bar may not be necessary. You'll need to use a razor blade or box cutter tool to cut around your logo.

Yea, I think I would be much better off paying someone — or I might end up kicking the shit out of my car in frustration)))

How noticeable is the edge of the film, would you say?

[gphin]

Not noticeable at all since you wrap the about 3/4" overlap under the hood.

[Sportstick]

Originally Posted by gphin

Not noticeable at all since you wrap the about 3/4" overlap under the hood.

Your DIY talent and hand coordination most certainly would exceed mine. I was comforted to see the Xpel technician pull up the file for the pattern on the laser cutter specific to my vehicle to trim the piece from their roll and I watched his skill in application. I think Dirty Harry said something along the lines of "A good man knows his limitations!" I know mine!

[gphin]

Originally Posted by Sportstick

Your DIY talent and hand coordination most certainly would exceed mine. I was comforted to see the Xpel technician pull up the file for the pattern on the laser cutter specific to my vehicle to trim the piece from their roll and I watched his skill in application. I think Dirty Harry said something along the lines of "A good man knows his limitations!" I know mine!

Once you're retired, you have time for a lot of practice