finally picking the car up this weekend after snow delays. They informed me there is no recall on my car.

they are pushing the Prepaid maintence. I believe they quoted me $2800 for three years. Sounds a little steep. Is it right? Or should i opt for pay as you go. I doubt I’d be saving any money going with the Prepaid.

tire and wheel coverage is $3300 for three years. That I’m thinking of getting. One bent rim and it pays for itself.

Pass on the maintenance IMO. Way high.

I paid 2k for wheels and tires. For 5 years.

Be very careful here. MB has made some changes in the refund/transfer of these products BUT I still played hell getting them to transfer the wheel and tire over to my new AMG. They wanted to keep the unused premiums in lieu of transferring them over and letting me add net new money on the new AMG.

My understanding is that the tire and wheel will now transfer but the Prepaid Service is exactly as it states “Prepaid” so NO refund or transfer on the unused portion.

All of us will use these cars differently so you need to price out todays cost on a oil service aka SERVICE A and the next scheduled services that are mileage or time driven over the time you plan on keeping the car (look in the owners manuel). Match that up with their premium cost and make the best decision for you.

IN THE END, I am not so sure that it doesn’t make sense to “self insure” instead of letting them use our money.

On the tire and wheel, consider putting aside the quoted premium in a self insured tire and wheel fund. If you damage one it is going to be only one- - curb rash etc. If more tires and wheels are involved, then it will more than likely be accompanied with some other damage that is covered in your existing Comp Insurance policy less any deductible if it is your fault.

NOW TAKE THAT SAVED MONEY AND GO GET YOUR CAR WRAPPED TODAY BEFORE ANYTHING HAPPENS!!

Plan on getting a full car wrap . The Carbon fiber lip and diffuser will undoubtably be rock chip magnets!
should i get the windshield and pano roof covered too?

Yeah, I broke 2 wheels in last 2 plus tires. Would have been 2k each wheel so I did it and it’s transferable, so 5 year length was a plus. But I would not have done so at over 2 k.

Do you mean the CF roof? If so I’d get it covered in Xpel Ultimate or Suntek Ultra to keep it pristine.

If your insurance carrier covers windshield replacement with a small deductible then you probably don’t need to have ‘Clearplex’ applied. One caveat: taking the car to a road course can destroy a windshield in one weekend, so if you plan on tracking it, then get it protected.

Bish

I got a GTS not GTR

DO YOU HAVE A LINK FOR CLEARPLEX? ANY EXPERIENCE? COST?

Regards

https://clearplex.com/

I have used it on multiple cars over many years. It does a great job of protecting the windshield from all but the absolute worst of road debris. Only once have I had road debris pierce the film and cause damage to the windshield. I’m convinced that what was only an easily repaired small defect would have been a huge crack if I didn’t have it installed that time.

It is extremely installer dependent even more so than a PPF install as to the outcome since the Clearplex film is much more difficult to apply. When done well it’s difficult to know that it’s installed from the inside and almost impossible to notice from the outside. A crappy install is awful though with loads of defects visible from inside and out.

Costs vary depending on area, but I normally pay around $350 all inclusive here in the Kansas City area.

Bish

Bish:

Are there other solutions that should be considered?

Have these guys entered the business? It would seem to be natural;

XPEL
SUNTEK
3M

BEST REGARDS

JERRY

Jerry,

I’ve heard of people having ‘regular’ PPF placed on the windshield. I had half of a windshield covered in Xpel Ultimate as a trial but it was highly distorting so I had it removed immediately. Never even drove with it on there.

Clearplex is very optically clear; it’s just very ‘rigid’ versus normal PPF and can be a real ***** to install. Great care and expertise is needed. I regard it as a 1-2 year lifetime product and then it’s time for replacement.

There was a new company called ‘Windshield Armor’ that used to advertise in Panorama that I was really excited about trying, but I think they went out of business quickly as I can’t find them anymore on-line.

I seem to remember reading about temporary windshield protection films just for ‘track days’, etc. Let me do some research and get back to you.

Dave

We’re talking windshield wraps. Both of us already have our cars wrapped.

Thanks anyway.

Jerry I can’t seem to find anything ‘temporary’ to protect a windshield on track, where as we all know it can take an absolute pounding. I’m just going to have Clearplex installed again on my GTR and hope the install is acceptable.

If I were you I’d find out who is the best lock installer of your favourite PPF and ask them if they install ‘Clearplex’. Local members of the PCA and BMW CCA May be able to give testimonials re: the quality of the install.

Just remembered: I purchased a 2010 R8 V10 and had Premier in CA cover the whole car in their ‘Satin Guard’ film as well as install their windshield protection film at the same time, prior to shipment. I’m not sure who made the windshield film or even if they still offer it, but it was simply the best install of a windshield film I’ve ever seen.

Bish