Rear bumper protector

golovan · 03-23-2014, 07:08 PM

Will this really fit F15?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stainless-st...3481a8&vxp=mtr

This area had the most scratches on my previous car and wanted to avoid it on my new X5. Any recommendations and links to the alternative solutions are appreciated!

sirajkas · 03-23-2014, 07:14 PM

IMO, That will not look good.. How about xpel protection film?

golovan · 03-23-2014, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by sirajkas

IMO, That will not look good.. How about xpel protection film?

Do I need to cut it myself or it fits the shape of bumper?

sirajkas · 03-23-2014, 09:02 PM

Check xpel.com... They have templates for hood, fenders and front. Not sure about the rear but the installer pretty much can install the film anywhere.

ZuerstBMW · 03-23-2014, 10:41 PM

That is only for the E70 X5.
They do sell the protector piece for new F15 from xpel
I can ask my friend how much it is, he installs the clear guard.

Socal2025 · 03-23-2014, 11:03 PM

How can you scratch this area?

ZuerstBMW · 03-23-2014, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Socal2025

How can you scratch this area?

You really cant since you would have the tailgate open.

ZuerstBMW · 04-02-2014, 12:35 AM

Here is the OEM one on ebay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/REAR-BUMPER-...385560&vxp=mtr

atomic80 · 04-02-2014, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by sirajkas

IMO, That will not look good.. How about xpel protection film?

I had this installed on mine and it's completely transparent. I'd recommend this option over either versions from ebay.

Alex S. · 12-28-2015, 06:04 PM

Does someone uses this one and if it's worth installing on MW F15:

http://www.amazon.com/Outer-Bumper-G...ess+bmw+x5+f15

Neuera09 · 12-28-2015, 06:34 PM

You are better off with Xpel. Here a link to their site for the F15.

http://www.xpel.com/products/paint_p...&submodel=8328

alphaod · 12-29-2015, 04:15 AM

Get a hitch.

Kzang · 12-29-2015, 05:51 AM

That area of the bumper should not need to be protected since the "tailgate" style doors open and can be used as protection while loading and unloading cargo. Plus that piece of material would just destroy the look of the X5's rear..

ibeararms45 · 12-29-2015, 10:23 AM

I need something like this for my F16 X6 urgent.

Sphinx15 · 12-29-2015, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Socal2025

How can you scratch this area?

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Originally Posted by ZuerstBMW

You really cant since you would have the tailgate open.

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Originally Posted by Kzang

That area of the bumper should not need to be protected since the "tailgate" style doors open and can be used as protection while loading and unloading cargo. Plus that piece of material would just destroy the look of the X5's rear..

I agree completely, however my wife actually keeps the lower tailgate up while accessing the back sometimes for various, usually kid-related reasons (changing them in the back, keeping them contained while loading/unloading). It drives me crazy since that leaves the lower portion exposed for scratches and dings, but she's the one who drives it and hauls the kids around...

Alex S. · 12-29-2015, 03:09 PM

Exactly, I was thinking some fiddling by my wife with the kids might damage the paint while the the lower part of the trunk is closed.

03-23-2014, 07:08 PM	#1
golovan Second Lieutenant 29 Rep 203 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35D Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	Rear bumper protector Will this really fit F15? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stainless-st...3481a8&vxp=mtr This area had the most scratches on my previous car and wanted to avoid it on my new X5. Any recommendations and links to the alternative solutions are appreciated!
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sirajkas First Lieutenant 32 Rep 338 Posts Drives: BMW X5 2014 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Fort Lauderdale, USA iTrader: (0)	Check xpel.com... They have templates for hood, fenders and front. Not sure about the rear but the installer pretty much can install the film anywhere.
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ZuerstBMW ¡Viva España! 373 Rep 7,803 Posts Drives: 2023 230i Mineral White Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Apollo Beach, FL. iTrader: (68)	That is only for the E70 X5. They do sell the protector piece for new F15 from xpel I can ask my friend how much it is, he installs the clear guard. __________________ 23 G42 230i Mineral White Cognac, Aluminum With Mesh Effect Interior Trim MODS Clear Guard, 15% Ceramic Tint, Floating Caps
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ZuerstBMW ¡Viva España! 373 Rep 7,803 Posts Drives: 2023 230i Mineral White Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Apollo Beach, FL. iTrader: (68)	Here is the OEM one on ebay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/REAR-BUMPER-...385560&vxp=mtr __________________ 23 G42 230i Mineral White Cognac, Aluminum With Mesh Effect Interior Trim MODS Clear Guard, 15% Ceramic Tint, Floating Caps
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12-28-2015, 06:04 PM	#10
Alex S. Enlisted Member 5 Rep 45 Posts Drives: X5, F15 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Vienna, Austria iTrader: (0)	Does someone uses this one and if it's worth installing on MW F15: http://www.amazon.com/Outer-Bumper-G...ess+bmw+x5+f15
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12-28-2015, 06:34 PM	#11
Neuera09 Lieutenant 279 Rep 592 Posts Drives: 2016 X5 Xline with MPPK Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Northern California iTrader: (0)	You are better off with Xpel. Here a link to their site for the F15. http://www.xpel.com/products/paint_p...&submodel=8328
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12-29-2015, 04:15 AM	#12
alphaod Mmmmm… 1150 Rep 2,426 Posts Drives: F15 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: New York iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW X5 xDrive50i [10.00]	Get a hitch.
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Kzang Major General 3240 Rep 5,066 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35i Msport SG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	That area of the bumper should not need to be protected since the "tailgate" style doors open and can be used as protection while loading and unloading cargo. Plus that piece of material would just destroy the look of the X5's rear.. __________________ 2015 F15 X5 35i Msport Space Grey M Performance parts MPPK, MPE
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ibeararms45 Demoted 10 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2016 X6 xDrive35i Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: New York City iTrader: (0)	I need something like this for my F16 X6 urgent.
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12-29-2015, 03:09 PM	#16
Alex S. Enlisted Member 5 Rep 45 Posts Drives: X5, F15 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Vienna, Austria iTrader: (0)	Exactly, I was thinking some fiddling by my wife with the kids might damage the paint while the the lower part of the trunk is closed.
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