Has anyone used Ultra Shield? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

chef13 · 07-25-2005, 10:54 AM

Has anyone had Ultrashield film applied to their car? It's like a clear bra...supposed to prevent rock chips and bug stains.

It comes in pre-cut pieces to cover exposed areas like front bumper, hood and backs of side mirrors.

thanks

BMRu4ia · 07-25-2005, 01:11 PM

I have clear film by Llumar film on my front hood, bumper, side views and lights/fog. Will have door edges installed soon.

mpatel · 08-01-2005, 04:50 AM

please let me know the cost and is it done by you or dealer

Orangeman5 · 08-04-2005, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BMRu4ia

I have clear film by Llumar film on my front hood, bumper, side views and lights/fog. Will have door edges installed soon.

Are you happy with the results? I'm particularly interested to know if the film is more noticeable on the jet black paint.

Also, if you don't mind disclosing, what was your cost?

BMRu4ia · 08-04-2005, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Orangeman5

Are you happy with the results? I'm particularly interested to know if the film is more noticeable on the jet black paint.

Also, if you don't mind disclosing, what was your cost?

I am happy with they way the film looks on my jet black 3. LLumar film is more transparent and better for black cars
The installer says the film is more noticeable on darker cars.The seam of the film is the most noticeable (than the film itself)and it depends your viewing angle. I'll be posting up pix soon.

Socom · 08-04-2005, 03:43 PM

As the film ages you will notice the line on darker cars. Go to a BMW dealership and take a look at their lease turn-ins'.

bobnaz · 08-06-2005, 02:40 PM

Just had bumper and lights done, cost $250. If you see how much the front bumper and lights take in I think you will find it worth it. As for the hood, I skipped it just because about what I heard about the lines it will leave from my auto body guy.

Orangeman5 · 08-06-2005, 05:20 PM

I'm thinking of the same thing. Bumper, lights, mirrors, but no hood. Don't want that line. Thanks for the information!!

chef13 · 08-08-2005, 11:37 PM

I had the whole kit put on at BMW Motorsports at the dealer. $499. I was assured that there won't be a "line" on the hood after it comes off and that the paint fades at the same rate as the uncovered section of the hood. Check back with me in three years

Orangeman5 · 08-09-2005, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by BMRu4ia

I am happy with they way the film looks on my jet black 3. LLumar film is more transparent and better for black cars
The installer says the film is more noticeable on darker cars.The seam of the film is the most noticeable (than the film itself)and it depends your viewing angle. I'll be posting up pix soon.

Got those pics yet? Thanks.

BMRu4ia · 08-09-2005, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Orangeman5

Got those pics yet? Thanks.

Sorry,been busy. I'll try to put some up this weekend.Or I can email them to you.

BMW 2006 · 08-12-2005, 03:08 PM

Is this available for the sides of the doors too since door strips are no longer installed on our E90? If not... any suggestion on how not to get dings besides parking miles away from the location you are going into?

BMRu4ia · 08-12-2005, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW 2006

Is this available for the sides of the doors too since door strips are no longer installed on our E90? If not... any suggestion on how not to get dings besides parking miles away from the location you are going into?

It will provide just a bit little of cushion, but depends on how hard it gets hit by a swinging door.It will prevent any scratching the paint though.
I always park on the last stall .

BMW786 · 10-27-2005, 10:31 PM

Here is a pic of my E90 with the Venture Shield film - you can barely see the seam:

e30klassic · 11-11-2005, 12:32 PM

How much do you folks pay for the film and installed ?
Thinking about it for my incomming silver 325.
Thanks

07-25-2005, 10:54 AM	#1
chef13 Member Drives: mon blue 3251 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: FLA Posts: 13 iTrader: (0)	Has anyone used Ultra Shield? Has anyone had Ultrashield film applied to their car? It's like a clear bra...supposed to prevent rock chips and bug stains. It comes in pre-cut pieces to cover exposed areas like front bumper, hood and backs of side mirrors. thanks
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07-25-2005, 01:11 PM	#2
BMRu4ia Second Lieutenant Drives: E90 Jet Black 325i Join Date: May 2005 Location: S.F. Posts: 137 iTrader: (0)	I have clear film on mine I have clear film by Llumar film on my front hood, bumper, side views and lights/fog. Will have door edges installed soon.

08-06-2005, 05:20 PM	#8
Orangeman5 Enlisted Member Drives: 2006 330i j. black Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 41 iTrader: (0)	I'm thinking of the same thing. Bumper, lights, mirrors, but no hood. Don't want that line. Thanks for the information!! __________________ 330i MT/Jet Black/Black Leather/Walnut Burl Trim./PP/SP/PDC/CA/Sirius/Heated Seats "Drive fast, take chances."

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BMW786 "Uh... so... do you like... stuff?" Drives: SGraphite90 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South Bay, CA Posts: 537 iTrader: (1)	Here is a pic of my E90 with the Venture Shield film - you can barely see the seam: Attached Images

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mpatel New Member Drives: 2006 bmw 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: portland, oregon Posts: 2 iTrader: (0)	please let me know the cost and is it done by you or dealer

08-04-2005, 03:43 PM	#6
Socom Brigadier General Drives: 2010 335D Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 4,399 iTrader: (0)	As the film ages you will notice the line on darker cars. Go to a BMW dealership and take a look at their lease turn-ins'.

08-06-2005, 02:40 PM	#7
bobnaz BMWCCA/NASA Drives: E92 Coupe ZP/ZS/Dinan ECU+Exh Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Scottsdale AZ Posts: 473 iTrader: (0) Garage List 1999 M3 [0.00] 2007 ZSP ZPP Step a ... [0.00]	Just had bumper and lights done, cost $250. If you see how much the front bumper and lights take in I think you will find it worth it. As for the hood, I skipped it just because about what I heard about the lines it will leave from my auto body guy.

08-08-2005, 11:37 PM	#9
chef13 Member Drives: mon blue 3251 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: FLA Posts: 13 iTrader: (0)	I had the whole kit put on at BMW Motorsports at the dealer. $499. I was assured that there won't be a "line" on the hood after it comes off and that the paint fades at the same rate as the uncovered section of the hood. Check back with me in three years

08-12-2005, 03:08 PM	#12
BMW 2006 Second Lieutenant Drives: 330I - '06 - 6 Spd Join Date: May 2005 Location: California - USA Posts: 146 iTrader: (0)	Is this available for the sides of the doors too since door strips are no longer installed on our E90? If not... any suggestion on how not to get dings besides parking miles away from the location you are going into?

11-11-2005, 12:32 PM	#15
e30klassic Banned Drives: Sport T-Silver E90 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: SF, Ca. Posts: 375 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 328i [0.00]	How much do you folks pay for the film and installed ? Thinking about it for my incomming silver 325. Thanks