Front grille scratches

W288SH · 05-08-2021, 04:35 PM

Is anyone else noticing that the top part of the horizontal grille slats scratch very easily? This is very noticeable on mine. Would ceramic coating make this less visible and provide some protection?

Edit: I asked the shop I had do the front end PPF if they could put expel over the grille slats and they said they cannot put expel on plastic. But I see they put it on other plastic pieces including the black plastic rocker panels.

Der_Wolf · 05-08-2021, 04:49 PM

Yikes. I picked the car up yesterday and now I am stressed.

TrentMeister · 05-08-2021, 07:37 PM

That's bs.

They're just scared because it's a really difficult thing to ppf.

Have them do multiple coats of ceramic instead or diy.

moproblems · 05-08-2021, 08:43 PM

It's also really fragile, raccoon killed mine. However they are pretty cheap so I wouldn't worry about it.

TrentMeister · 05-08-2021, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by moproblems

It's also really fragile, raccoon killed mine. However they are pretty cheap so I wouldn't worry about it.

You have the first confirmed road kill??

Der_Wolf · 05-09-2021, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by moproblems

It's also really fragile, raccoon killed mine. However they are pretty cheap so I wouldn't worry about it.

What did it cost?

merlin3008 · 05-10-2021, 08:32 PM

I’ve always had success using Meguiar’s 105 by hand on black plastic pieces to remove scratches. Might be worth a shot.

W288SH · 05-16-2021, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by moproblems

It's also really fragile, raccoon killed mine. However they are pretty cheap so I wouldn't worry about it.

How much did it cost?

moproblems · 05-16-2021, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by W288SH

How much did it cost?

210 from my local dealer for a M4 non radar sensor grill. Can be had cheaper other places.

Nettles · 05-16-2021, 03:08 PM

Ceramic coatings don’t prevent swirling/scratches FYI. It’s in the wash technique.

snareman · 05-16-2021, 09:57 PM

I've noticed all of the black plastic parts seem to scratch really easily. My side skirts already have a bunch of swirls a few days into ownership

Warthawgg · 05-18-2021, 03:21 PM

Yup, I thought I was pretty careful. I did horizontal detail spray wipe with a microfiber cloth, I did not swirl. and under direct sunlight you can see micro horizontal artifacts. That is some soft ass shiny plastic.

snareman · 05-18-2021, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Warthawgg

Yup, I thought I was pretty careful. I did horizontal detail spray wipe with a microfiber cloth, I did not swirl. and under direct sunlight you can see micro horizontal artifacts. That is some soft ass shiny plastic.

You'd think that's something that would have come across in their beta testing?

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TrentMeister Colonel 3031 Rep 2,086 Posts Drives: g82 comp Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Dana Point iTrader: (0)	That's bs. They're just scared because it's a really difficult thing to ppf. Have them do multiple coats of ceramic instead or diy.
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moproblems Beware of cheap bait! 725 Rep 714 Posts Drives: 2021 M4 Isle of Man Green Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: SW MI iTrader: (0)	It's also really fragile, raccoon killed mine. However they are pretty cheap so I wouldn't worry about it.
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merlin3008 Captain 937 Rep 905 Posts Drives: 2025 M3 Comp xDrive Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	I’ve always had success using Meguiar’s 105 by hand on black plastic pieces to remove scratches. Might be worth a shot.
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