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This 2022 BMW iX was well kept.

But well kept does not mean perfect.

There were scrapes under the front bumper, small chips, gravel rash and wear on the gloss black trims.

The customer chose not to go full paint correction because it is going to be used as a family car.

Fair enough too.

If it is likely to get regular quick washes, light swirls will probably happen again anyway.

So we focused on protection where it mattered most.

PPF went on:

Front bumper.
Gloss black trims.
Rocker panels.
Rear bumper and bumper deck.
Headlights.
Mirrors.

The rest received two layers of OPTiX FMJ Graphene coating.

Some damaged rough areas needed trimming because PPF needs proper surface contact to stay down properly.

Film does not magically stick to gouges.

This was not about chasing perfection.

It was about sensible protection for how the car will actually be used.

Steve’s Commodore is about 17 years old now.

But this is what happens when an owner keeps improving a car instead of just letting it get old.

The latest stage was custom interior work by Lorenzo Poli Motor Trimmer, who is right next door to AutoFX WA and OPTiX Nano in the same O’Connor complex.

The car now has that luxury Italian leather and Alcantara feel inside, but it still feels like a proper driver’s car.

Real instrument display.
Modern Apple CarPlay / Android Auto.
Touch screen climate control.
Still very much a Commodore.

After Lorenzo finished the interior, the car came straight next door to us for paint correction and wax.

We have also previously installed PPF to the bonnet, front bumper, roof and boot.

That is what I like about this car.

It is not trying to be brand new.

It is Steve’s pride and joy, and he keeps improving it properly.

Good work by Lorenzo next door, and credit to Steve for keeping the car alive the right way.

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