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Hi Guys,
I am the workaholic at B-fest that installed the Xpel on the M5. I don't work for Xpel in any shape or form but I can get you going in the right direction.
Website's been posted...read it well and learn. They do make full protection kits for most all BMWs...at least the newer models for sure...3ers are included.
I've had Xpel on my '01 530i for just over a year now and so far, so good. No peeling (my car was my first install so I am proud of that!) and although my car is somewhat dark (Topaz Blue), no discernable yellowing has happend. A Titanium Silver 530i which has also had Xpel for just over a year looks great (I installed this one as well) although I have to admit that some pieces on the lower bumper have started to peel! Not sure what happend but the owner claimed he just noticed it in the last month. He is coming over this weekend so I can take a closer look at it.
Is it noticeable? Well, since you know it is on your car, you will most likely see the line on the hood that it creates. I doubt that others will notice it right away. The lighter the car color, the more noticeable it is. The dirtier your car regardless of color, the easier it is to see.
"Xpel" is a brand name much like "BMW" is. What I mean is that both Xpel and BMW provide this clear bra material. The clear bra material is made by 3M...both Xpel and BMW use the same exact material. The difference is the scoring or cut of the pattern onto the material. I don't know if BMW provides the clear bra for 3ers but they do for 5ers and it is much cheaper than Xpel. Why? The 3M material is available in various widths much like wallpaper. BMW uses some 12" width material to cut out the hood piece on which results in the hood piece being made up from 3 pieces. Xpel cuts out the hood piece on something more like 24" wide material and can therefore get the hood piece in 1 piece. Personally, I've found Xpel's cut to be superior to BMW's cut and would recommend spending the extra dough to buy from Xpel.
Further, Xpel can also provide custom kits for the various aftermarket body kits that some install. I think the makers of these body kits should get together with Xpel and provide kits for their custom panels.
Full protections from Xpel comes in the guise of 3 kits: hood, bumper, and head/fogs. For an E39 BMW, it will cost you ~$340 for the full kit. Installation could run you anywhere from $250-$500 unless you are lucky and patient enough to get into one of my clinics and then you'll get it installed for free!
Feel free to email me for more info:
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Chris