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NPVPositive · 01-31-2013, 01:18 AM

I scrape the lower front lip of my car fairly regularly on speed bumps, etc. Am thinking about fixing it up and then getting protective film put on (3M, etc).

Is the film strong enough to make a difference for that sort of thing, or just for stone chips, etc?

Thanks

Ian///M · 01-31-2013, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by NPVPositive

I scape the lower front lip of my car fairly regularly on speed bumps, etc. Am thinking about fixing it up and then getting protective film put on (3M, etc).

Is the film strong enough to make a difference for that sort of thing, or just for stone chips, etc?

Thanks

Not strong enough. It is a one-time scrape sort of thing. I.e. Some bloke bumped mine at the track 2 weeks ago and the 3M film protected the bumper, but requires replacement film now.

You live close by, so welcome to have a look at mine. I can also show you a tape trick that I use on mine to prevent the lip damage on my driveway.

NPVPositive · 02-01-2013, 03:48 AM

Thanks Ian-- I remember noticing that your car had some velcro or something there and wishing I had done the same! Will give it some thought . . . got to decide if I bother to get the scrapes painted out before I put something on.

Ian///M · 02-01-2013, 04:34 AM

Yes, Velcro tape works a treat, but you need to get the good stuff from USA. I need a re-spray too when I move.

Convert · 02-01-2013, 05:41 AM

Have you considered a splitter?

Ian///M · 02-01-2013, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Convert

Have you considered a splitter?

Will scrape more

PeteA · 02-01-2013, 07:42 AM

The tape method sounds like a good idea. Would love if you could share some pictures with us - I'd like to protect my beamers nose too

Alpine* · 02-01-2013, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Ian///M

Will scrape more

But will serve to protect the bar and paint, oh yeh they look ok too (especially if your car is lowered

)

GJA003 · 02-01-2013, 08:48 AM

Wouldn't mind some pictures of this Velcro option too. Stock height and it hits

and im going lower ....

jaffa12 · 02-01-2013, 08:52 AM

i say don't bother with any film etc if it's the occasional scrape and it's not visible unless you're prone under the front of car. front bar and rear exhaust scrapes happen.

Ian///M · 02-01-2013, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by GJA003

Wouldn't mind some pictures of this Velcro option too. Stock height and it hits

and im going lower ....

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Originally Posted by Reigns

The tape method sounds like a good idea. Would love if you could share some pictures with us - I'd like to protect my beamers nose too

Will post some up. Works treat for me as I scrape on my driveway every time.

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Originally Posted by Alpine*

But will serve to protect the bar and paint, oh yeh they look ok too (especially if your car is lowered

)

agree, but if I scraped a $900 CF lip I'd be more upset

Scoobs · 02-01-2013, 04:06 PM

Ian, 3 posts on 3 separate threads and no smart arse replies to your posts by the usual suspects

What gives ?

Either the kiddies are still asleep, or banned ?

Alpine* · 02-01-2013, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Ian///M

Will post some up. Works treat for me as I scrape on my driveway every time.

agree, but if I scraped a $900 CF lip I'd be more upset

I have the Light Weight lip, cost us $400 in a GB, and it is milled hard core plastic whatever and is about 12 mill thick.

Ian///M · 02-01-2013, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Alpine*

I have the Light Weight lip, cost us $400 in a GB, and it is milled hard core plastic whatever and is about 12 mill thick.

Looks good on Vader... not on a VO though IMO

01-31-2013, 01:18 AM	#1
NPVPositive First Lieutenant Drives: BMW 1M Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sydney Posts: 375 iTrader: (0)	Protective paint film I scrape the lower front lip of my car fairly regularly on speed bumps, etc. Am thinking about fixing it up and then getting protective film put on (3M, etc). Is the film strong enough to make a difference for that sort of thing, or just for stone chips, etc? Thanks __________________ "This is a brilliant, brilliant, brilliant car. And that's all really I've got to say. The end." Clarkson on the 1M Last edited by NPVPositive; 01-31-2013 at 01:56 AM.
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NPVPositive First Lieutenant Drives: BMW 1M Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sydney Posts: 375 iTrader: (0)	Thanks Ian-- I remember noticing that your car had some velcro or something there and wishing I had done the same! Will give it some thought . . . got to decide if I bother to get the scrapes painted out before I put something on. __________________ "This is a brilliant, brilliant, brilliant car. And that's all really I've got to say. The end." Clarkson on the 1M

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Ian///M Brigadier General Drives: 1M E82 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Oz Posts: 4,515 iTrader: (0)	Yes, Velcro tape works a treat, but you need to get the good stuff from USA. I need a re-spray too when I move. __________________ BMW 1M VO - Cobb, Remus muffler, MadDads midpipes, ETS 5" FMIC, ER CP, CDV, OCC, Michelin PSS

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GJA003 Private First Class Drives: BMW e87 120i M sport Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Melbourne Posts: 194 iTrader: (0)	Wouldn't mind some pictures of this Velcro option too. Stock height and it hits and im going lower .... __________________ '06 6s MT E87 BMW 120i M-Sport Sparkling graphite metallic' \|Alpine Stereo upgrade\|BMS Clutch Stop\|Xenon Bulbs\|Egg yoke indicators delete\|

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jaffa12 Major Drives: VO 1M Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,009 iTrader: (0)	i say don't bother with any film etc if it's the occasional scrape and it's not visible unless you're prone under the front of car. front bar and rear exhaust scrapes happen. __________________ \|Donald\|e30\|e46\|e46M\|r32\|e82M\|a45\|

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Convert Private First Class Drives: Volvo FivePot Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Melbourne Posts: 155 iTrader: (0)	Have you considered a splitter?

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PeteA Private First Class Drives: 135i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Melbourne Posts: 153 iTrader: (0)	The tape method sounds like a good idea. Would love if you could share some pictures with us - I'd like to protect my beamers nose too

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Scoobs Second Lieutenant Drives: 135i Space Grey DCT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 225 iTrader: (0)	Ian, 3 posts on 3 separate threads and no smart arse replies to your posts by the usual suspects What gives ? Either the kiddies are still asleep, or banned ? Last edited by Scoobs; 02-01-2013 at 09:34 PM.

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