2025 X5 Dravit Grey 40i w M sport

pepperstark · 09-21-2024, 03:07 PM

Vehicle currently on order. Tartufo interior.
What should we do to this when it comes - ceramic coat, PPF, other?
Want to bring out the warm/lighter tones in the paint.
Don’t know yet what dealer offers.
Pics welcome as I’ve only seen this color once IRL and it wasn’t on an X5.
Thanks!

John in VA · 09-21-2024, 06:12 PM

There are multiple posts here about the benefits & difference between PPF (protection from rock chips) & ceramic coating (easier to keep car clean).

You don't want anything the dealer offers except perhaps wheel coverage - depends on your roads & ability to keep the wheels away from curbs! In fact, have them do as little as possible to the car during dealer prep as that is where many of the paint issues start - swirls, scratches, etc.

Good luck & enjoy the new ride!

Westside Guy · 09-21-2024, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John in VA

There are multiple posts here about the benefits & difference between PPF (protection from rock chips) & ceramic coating (easier to keep car clean).

You don't want anything the dealer offers except perhaps wheel coverage - depends on your roads & ability to keep the wheels away from curbs! In fact, have them do as little as possible to the car during dealer prep as that is where many of the paint issues start - swirls, scratches, etc.

Good luck & enjoy the new ride!

I second the motion on purchasing a tire/ wheel/ PDR plan if the roads around you are an issue. Otherwise pass on any other plan their finance manager offers to you.

ppointer · 09-22-2024, 02:59 PM

My next car definitely will get PPF up front and ceramic over the rest. I have been very happy with that approach these past couple of years.

merlin3008 · Today, 06:32 AM

My new M3 will be a lease, but I'm going to PPF the front bumper. It don't drive a ton but that is the most vulnerable area for me. It's also the hardest to maintain so PPF will help keep it pristine should I decide to buy the car down the road.

Hit_Apex · Today, 07:36 AM

Paint correction was critical in making the warm (bronze) tones pop on my DG X5M which I had done immediately after delivery. I ceramic coated instead of PPF which preserved the correction for a good 2 years. There are times i wonder if I should have PPF'd which I have done on subsequent purchases and happy with that too. It was the first time I realized how mediocre factory paint finishing is and the value of correcting upon delivery, especially with an 'effect' color like DG.

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merlin3008 Captain 917 Rep 892 Posts Drives: 2025 M3 Comp xDrive Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	My new M3 will be a lease, but I'm going to PPF the front bumper. It don't drive a ton but that is the most vulnerable area for me. It's also the hardest to maintain so PPF will help keep it pristine should I decide to buy the car down the road. __________________ 2025 M3 xDrive, Dravit Gray over Kyalami Orange (on the way) 2022 M3 xDrive, Brooklyn Grey over Tartufo (SOLD) 2021 Tesla Model Y 2019 MB AMG C43 (Sold) 2016 M235i xdrive, Alpine White, Terra Leather, Orbit Gray Wheels (Sold)
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