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Old 01-02-2011, 07:58 PM
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X5 M package / paint chipping issues

X5 M / M Package paint chipping issue
Hey guys, new today to the forum!

I have a deal in place for a space grey 2011 X5 M and recently came across a thread pertaining to the rear fender / lower rocker / sandblasting / rock chipping after just a few thousand miles.

Couple questions

- is this a real issue, and do mudflaps + 3m solve this?

- are the dealers aware, and would you use BMW 3M or a thicker product is what Mercedes and Porsche use?

- would this dissuade you from buying again?

- can anyone in a snowy climate attest to the paint chip effects being worse?

- any Canadians having problems?

My salesperson said he has not known of this issue.

If this is a real issue, I may switch to Alpine White.

Your thoughts and input much appreciated!!!
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Northern, yes this is a real issue, any color will show. I ran my X5 upstate NY with snow and it is worse up there. Not so bad in the city as then roads are paved however noticeably worse on the country roads. My rockers got killed running the side roads. I put on the clear bra and it is working well but pretty heavily beat up. True test will be when I pull it off in the spring, and redo the rockers. You also need to clear bra the rear fender flares and half the rear doors as well. As for the mud flaps, the Oem are horrible looking, bought and returned them in 5 minutes, so for me that option is out. My recommendation is that if you live in a city, you will be fine. Upstate and sides roads will kill the paint.
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Old 01-02-2011, 09:20 PM
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Thanks for your input!!

Would you recommend running the 3m along the inside lip of the rear fenders as well?

Mudflaps, even though fugly, would be effective??
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I didnt run the 3m under the wheel well lip. To many cracks and crevices to work around, i have just accepted that those will get beat up.
The factory mud flaps will definitely help, just dont look great.
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hi there, i did post an article on the site re this problem, and this finally led to me changing out of the m sport into a loaded SE with side steps. The side steps seem to stop all the chipping as they act as one large mudflap. Unfortunately they couldnt be fitted to the m sport, and acccording to my dealer neither can mudflaps, although we did order some in and have a look and they did look terrible anyway. I think the clear film will work, but i had all 4 doors painted at 7500 mls and i would suggest you cover all four lower doors as well. I have to be honest, as much as i loved the look of my m sport, in principal i think the car is a joke, having to cover it in plastic to stop the paint chipping. Im sure BMW should have done something about it. They seemed happy to repaint mine again in ayears time if it continued to chip with the protective film, but once out of warranty i think i would have been on my own. I would think long and hard before you order the m sport, and maybe think of the SE as an alternative, regards, Chris.
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I have had my M Sport for 6 Months. 5000 Miles so far, and 3M is working perfect. The Dealers now sell a Factory Clear Bra Kit. I had mine custom done. I put it on the Rear Flares and the Lower Corner of the Rear Doors. Because we have no sand and salt on the roads like you do up there, not as much to worry about, but the M may be worth it.
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Folks have being complaining about the msport and stone chips for years in the uk where the option has being available for sometime now.
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I have had my M Sport for 6 Months. 5000 Miles so far, and 3M is working perfect. The Dealers now sell a Factory Clear Bra Kit. I had mine custom done. I put it on the Rear Flares and the Lower Corner of the Rear Doors. Because we have no sand and salt on the roads like you do up there, not as much to worry about, but the M may be worth it.
Do you happen to know what gauge/mill thickness your 3M is?

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the bmw kit is the one that was fitted to my m sport. However it only covers part of the rear doors, rear arch flares and back of the cills. Nothing on the front doors at all which also had to be completely painted. You know i had a discovery 3 before that we owned for 2 years and when i traded it in it only had a couple of chips on the car. Do you really want to spend so much on a car and smother it in plastic film to stop it chipping. I think the problem should be engineered out by bmw. I changed from the disc 3 as i was worried about long term build quality, into a car that unfortunately looked and drove really well, but the stone chipping problems are a complete joke. I have a little bmw convertible that is fine, no chips etc. I really am surprised by bmw stance being happy to paint cars all over the place, but refusing to accept there is a problem. But if you guys are happy to have yours wrapped in plastic then so be it, regards, Chris.
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the bmw kit is the one that was fitted to my m sport. However it only covers part of the rear doors, rear arch flares and back of the cills. Nothing on the front doors at all which also had to be completely painted. You know i had a discovery 3 before that we owned for 2 years and when i traded it in it only had a couple of chips on the car. Do you really want to spend so much on a car and smother it in plastic film to stop it chipping. I think the problem should be engineered out by bmw. I changed from the disc 3 as i was worried about long term build quality, into a car that unfortunately looked and drove really well, but the stone chipping problems are a complete joke. I have a little bmw convertible that is fine, no chips etc. I really am surprised by bmw stance being happy to paint cars all over the place, but refusing to accept there is a problem. But if you guys are happy to have yours wrapped in plastic then so be it, regards, Chris.

How far up the doors would you reccomend covering?
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