What did you do with or to your Z4 today?

CJ421 · 08-23-2021, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by COKen

I would like to understand why an alignment is needed when you change tires. I have NEVER had an alignment when putting on new tires and I have never had any issues. Tires don't effect alignments the suspension hardware does (unless the tires are defective).

An alignment isn't needed when changing tires, you are correct. (tall0n said it was recommended, not required. That is an expensive alignment, BTW.)

I get alignments when I get new tires (or a new car) so that I can be sure the tires are going to wear as they should i.e., not prematurely because my toe was off, etc.

Charles

JasonDot · 08-23-2021, 05:17 PM

Almost 3 months later, it's now broken in!

TAZ007 · 08-23-2021, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonDot

Almost 3 months later, it's now broken in!

Congrats, now have some good, safe fun.

TAZ007 · 08-23-2021, 06:06 PM

I discovered that the Frozen Grey Metallic paint attracts fingerprints like ants to a chocolate bar.

COKen · 08-23-2021, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by CJ421

An alignment isn't needed when changing tires, you are correct. (tall0n said it was recommended, not required. That is an expensive alignment, BTW.)

I get alignments when I get new tires (or a new car) so that I can be sure the tires are going to wear as they should i.e., not prematurely because my toe was off, etc.

Charles

You should be able to tell from the old tires if there is an issue with your alignment. Just make sure you have someone you are sure will do a good job with the alignment. I have had bad alignments more than once.

Horseman · 08-23-2021, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by TAZ007

I discovered that the Frozen Grey Metallic paint attracts fingerprints like ants to a chocolate bar.

I had noticed this on someone else's car and was wondering if it was something with THAT car or something with matte finish period. I'd be afraid of that. Especially since there are alot of areas on the car that needs to be touched in order to close things.

TAZ007 · 08-24-2021, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Horseman

I had noticed this on someone else's car and was wondering if it was something with THAT car or something with matte finish period. I'd be afraid of that. Especially since there are alot of areas on the car that needs to be touched in order to close things.

I think it is a side effect of the matte paint. Nothing a good bath won't correct.

Kwajtrader · 08-24-2021, 07:11 PM

I am finally done! I took my car back today to have the remaining painted parts ceramic coated with Gtechniq EXO. Here is the full list of what I’ve had done and the cost:
XPEL PPF on the following areas ($2400):
Full front (Bumper, fenders, A Pillars, headlights, mirrors), full doors, rocker panels, door sills, quarter panels behind the rear fenders, rear panel under the trunk lid and on either side of the license plate. All major edges wrapped.

2 coats of gtechniq Halo Ceramic coating for PPF which I did myself for all PPF coated surfaces (material cost: $99 for 50ml Halo + $10 gtechniq panel wipe prep solution)

Gtechniq Exo ceramic coating for remaining painted surfaces including rear quarter panels, trunk and rear bumper ($200)

Total: $2709. It wasn’t cheap, but I’m very happy with the results. I’ve got to wait a week before I can wash it and I’m looking forward to seeing the water sheet off and trying the leaf blower in place of a chamois.

TAZ007 · 08-24-2021, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Kwajtrader

I am finally done! I took my car back today to have the remaining painted parts ceramic coated with Gtechniq EXO. Here is the full list of what I’ve had done and the cost:
XPEL PPF on the following areas ($2400):
Full front (Bumper, fenders, A Pillars, headlights, mirrors), full doors, rocker panels, door sills, quarter panels behind the rear fenders, rear panel under the trunk lid and on either side of the license plate. All major edges wrapped.

2 coats of gtechniq Halo Ceramic coating for PPF which I did myself for all PPF coated surfaces (material cost: $99 for 50ml Halo + $10 gtechniq panel wipe prep solution)

Gtechniq Exo ceramic coating for remaining painted surfaces including rear quarter panels, trunk and rear bumper ($200)

Total: $2709. It wasn’t cheap, but I’m very happy with the results. I’ve got to wait a week before I can wash it and I’m looking forward to seeing the water sheet off and trying the leaf blower in place of a chamois.

Congrats. I chose against the PPF on the matte paint because it dried to gloss. The ceramic coating adds depth though.

tall0n · 08-25-2021, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by CJ421

I get alignments when I get new tires (or a new car) so that I can be sure the tires are going to wear as they should i.e., not prematurely because my toe was off, etc.

I finally got the car back today. Apparently there is a tire shortage now, on top of everything else. I was wrong about the $270 charge for the alignment. It was actually $229.

Attached is the Alignment Report, and as you can see, the rear wheels were out of spec. The car has less than 10K miles and I have driven it carefully the entire time.

SakhirM4 · 08-25-2021, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by TAZ007

Congrats. I chose against the PPF on the matte paint because it dried to gloss. The ceramic coating adds depth though.

XPEL Stealth has a matte finish. I had the whole car wrapped in XPEL and then had it ceramic coated. Been very happy with the results. After a year and a half, still looks great!!

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TAZ007 · 08-25-2021, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by SakhirM4

XPEL Stealth has a matte finish. I had the whole car wrapped in XPEL and then had it ceramic coated. Been very happy with the results. After a year and a half, still looks great!!

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Thanks. Yours does look sharp. I had the matte PPF on and it just had a sheen that didn't sit well with me.

Yamatokh · 08-26-2021, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by TAZ007

I think it is a side effect of the matte paint. Nothing a good bath won't correct.

A PPF will fix it. I highly recommended it!

TAZ007 · 08-26-2021, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Yamatokh

A PPF will fix it. I highly recommended it!

Thanks, but I didn't like the sheen. I'll deal with the fingerprints.

asp17 · 08-26-2021, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Kwajtrader

I purchased road hazard certificates from Discount Tire last month for my factory tires and they priced front and rear tires in the mid to high $300 range (I can’t remember the exact amount). BTW, I’ve done this on my last two cars and it saved me a fortune on run flat bubbles. I’ve probably gotten 5 or 6 tires replaced under their road hazard warrantee.

I use Road Hazard from Discount tire a little too often between all my cars. I Love It!
I have them ship the tire directly to my Dealer & pay the dealer to install.

Yamatokh · 08-26-2021, 08:33 AM

Took my kids out for a ride... haha

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Mixitt · 08-26-2021, 08:50 AM

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Took my kids out for a ride... haha

Good dad!

Horseman · 08-26-2021, 09:52 AM

Aww that's cute. I have a golden retriever... no way I'm putting him in my car lol!

Kwajtrader · 08-26-2021, 10:55 AM

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Took my kids out for a ride... haha

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OMG! That is awesome!

tall0n · 08-26-2021, 12:44 PM

I hope they were anchored down!
Those cute puppies look so small that they would fly out of the car.

TAZ007 · 08-26-2021, 01:36 PM

Hopefully there is paper on the floorboard.

Yamatokh · 08-27-2021, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by tall0n

I hope they were anchored down!
Those cute puppies look so small that they would fly out of the car.

When we were driving, the roof were closed to prevent flyout.

08-23-2021, 05:17 PM	#288
JasonDot Second Lieutenant 583 Rep 285 Posts Drives: M4, X3 and 330e Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Almost 3 months later, it's now broken in! Attached Images __________________ Digital license plates are better...
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08-23-2021, 06:06 PM	#290
TAZ007 Colonel 1847 Rep 2,760 Posts Drives: 2021 Z4 M40 Join Date: May 2021 Location: Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 Z4 M40 [5.00]	I discovered that the Frozen Grey Metallic paint attracts fingerprints like ants to a chocolate bar.
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08-24-2021, 07:11 PM	#294
Kwajtrader Captain 1092 Rep 785 Posts Drives: 2021 Z4 M40i Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 Z4 M40i G29 [10.00]	I am finally done! I took my car back today to have the remaining painted parts ceramic coated with Gtechniq EXO. Here is the full list of what I’ve had done and the cost: XPEL PPF on the following areas ($2400): Full front (Bumper, fenders, A Pillars, headlights, mirrors), full doors, rocker panels, door sills, quarter panels behind the rear fenders, rear panel under the trunk lid and on either side of the license plate. All major edges wrapped. 2 coats of gtechniq Halo Ceramic coating for PPF which I did myself for all PPF coated surfaces (material cost: $99 for 50ml Halo + $10 gtechniq panel wipe prep solution) Gtechniq Exo ceramic coating for remaining painted surfaces including rear quarter panels, trunk and rear bumper ($200) Total: $2709. It wasn’t cheap, but I’m very happy with the results. I’ve got to wait a week before I can wash it and I’m looking forward to seeing the water sheet off and trying the leaf blower in place of a chamois.
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08-26-2021, 12:44 PM	#306
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08-26-2021, 01:36 PM	#307
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