Call me "Old School"..... (Poll)

[jebinc]

Lol, it’s horrific looking but practical for your use. PPF is only helpful for very small chips, as I’ve found out. I probably wouldn’t do it again.

Yep, been there, done that with PPF. Some brands don’t age well, either. Not sure how the paint will look after peeling off the PPF, say 3-5 years down the road.

 

[joebruin77]

Anyone tried Tracwrap from Xpel?

XPEL | Paint Protection Film | TRACWRAP | DIY Temporary Abrasion Protection

Since this is designed to be temporary and easily removed, I'm wondering if it can be applied on top of ceramic coated paint. Anyone have any experience with it?

 

[jebinc]

Anyone tried Tracwrap from Xpel?

XPEL | Paint Protection Film | TRACWRAP | DIY Temporary Abrasion Protection

Since this is designed to be temporary and easily removed, I'm wondering if it can be applied on top of ceramic coated paint. Anyone have any experience with it?

Not really a PPF thread... There are many many PPF threads in the TMC community that have answers to your questions. In short, I believe it is not recommended to install any PPF over ceramic coating. Take care.

 

[joebruin77]

Not really a PPF thread... There are many many PPF threads in the TMC community that have answers to your questions. In short, I believe it is not recommended to install any PPF over ceramic coating. Take care.

I thought the OP was looking for a temporary protection option and that is why he was going for a traditional bra. I thought this Tracwrap, which is a temporary PPF and can be removed quickly and easily, would be an alternative to the bra.

 

[jebinc]

I thought the OP was looking for a temporary protection option and that is why he was going for a traditional bra. I thought this Tracwrap, which is a temporary PPF and can be removed quickly and easily, would be an alternative to the bra.

I am the OP and already purchased the CoverCraft Bra, as noted in post #1. I wasn't aware of a temporary PPF, or if it's easy to install or remove. Not sure about cost either. For $268, and a very easy on/off, I thought this CoverCraft bra was the way to go - provided more frontal protection than PPF as well (larger rocks flying off of uncovered semis on the highway, etc.).

Thanks for the suggestion as I will look into it for another car I have on order (not M3).

 

[jkoya]

Anyone tried Tracwrap from Xpel?

The Xpel Tracwrap can be used to wrap the areas the fabric bra doesn't cover - for example, the area between the headlights and the frunk.

I've had pre-cut clear bras installed and the rocks always seemed to hit the areas the bra doesn't cover.

@jebinc - what car did you order ?

 

[Kilotango74]

I understand the issue you have since you already used a coating, but with all the issues with paint we hear about concerning Tesla I would be worried about that cover wearing through the paint at corners and other contact points.

 

[rickdogg82]

Works. It would pair well with rear window louvers.