[Dark-Knight]

my old M5 kicked rocks up in front of the rear wheel, im thinking of adding Xpel there when I get the car, anyone have experience as to where the rocks chip in the side of the car?

[AngryInch]

Front of the rear tires, the well, it gets drilled from the rocks spitting out of the front tires.

[NBTBRV8]

Same for the rear, so on the leading edge of the bumper behind the rear wheels.

[SGMM5]

Originally Posted by AngryInch

Front of the rear tires, the well, it gets drilled from the rocks spitting out of the front tires.

Agreed. Especially with wider tires and spacers. The few side chips I have are from the front tires throwing rocks.

[Dark-Knight]

the area behind wheels on the front fenders ok or get blasted too?

[SGMM5]

Originally Posted by TheBlackKnight

the area behind wheels on the front fenders ok or get blasted too?

I'd do that too. I'm running little carbon pieces on the front that catch some of the rocks which helps behind the fronts but I'd prob still ppf there if I had to do it over.

[AngryInch]

Originally Posted by TheBlackKnight

the area behind wheels on the front fenders ok or get blasted too?

Wouldn't hurt, but I think the rear is more important, as the front tire rides over stuff it flings directly at it. I don't think you can go wrong doing behind the front tires.

[Dark-Knight]

Originally Posted by SGMM5

I'd do that too. I'm running little carbon pieces on the front that catch some of the rocks which helps behind the fronts but I'd prob still ppf there if I had to do it over.

you glue on the pieces or buy them?

[will0621]

Originally Posted by TheBlackKnight

you glue on the pieces or buy them?

I installed these on mine, you have to drill them to put the OEM push pins in, so you can adjust them to stick out more or have them more discreet as you want them.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/9678865...ng_top-1&frs=1

And yes, the rocker panels behind the front wheels also do get blasted with rocks.

[M5C_Uber_Alles]

My car had less than 1000 miles before I had to have a paint fill. Trying to hit my break in limit on country roads and came upon an unmarked 7 miles of gravel with nowhere to turn off. Absolutely wrecked the rockers and area right behind the front and rear wheel well. After that I PPF’d the entire thing. Wherever you don’t put the film it will for some reason become a rock magnet in my experience with other cars

[subterFUSE]

I had my full front end done. Bumper, hood and fenders all the way to edge of the front doors, and the full rocker panels. My car is in outstanding shape after 1.5 years.

[SGMM5]

Originally Posted by TheBlackKnight

you glue on the pieces or buy them?

I got mine from RW Carbon. I think I've seen them a couple of other places too.

https://www.********.com/193/0/0/148...sh-guards.html

[terrymcg]

Just made these templates up for the area in front of the rear wheels, obviously cut from black vinyl to demo the coverage. Do you think it is large enough?

I will cut it from PPF later, as well as a section below for the side skirt.

[tjlees]

Originally Posted by TheBlackKnight

my old M5 kicked rocks up in front of the rear wheel, im thinking of adding Xpel there when I get the car, anyone have experience as to where the rocks chip in the side of the car?

yep - I have two layers here and on the door - the fitter just did it as part of the doors and side skirts

[WickedBMW]

Definitely getting those areas PPFed

[Ptoscano911]

Originally Posted by terrymcg

Just made these templates up for the area in front of the rear wheels, obviously cut from black vinyl to demo the coverage. Do you think it is large enough?

I will cut it from PPF later, as well as a section below for the side skirt.

How's the ppf come out ?

[terrymcg]

Originally Posted by Ptoscano911

How's the ppf come out ?

Yeah came out perfect mate! Not that there is much to see as it just blends in!

[Ptoscano911]

Originally Posted by terrymcg

Yeah came out perfect mate! Not that there is much to see as it just blends in!

If ya make some I'll buy

[terrymcg]

Originally Posted by Ptoscano911

If ya make some I'll buy

Could do mate, where are you located though as postage may make it not worth it!

[Ptoscano911]

Originally Posted by terrymcg

Could do mate, where are you located though as postage may make it not worth it!

Ny

[terrymcg]

Originally Posted by Ptoscano911

Ny

Okay I am in UK

[Ptoscano911]

Originally Posted by terrymcg

Okay I am in UK

Couldn't imagine shipping being expensive. pm me