NEW PPF Parking Sensor Warning

road rage richie · 05-17-2024, 12:20 PM

Just got a front end PPF. Picked the car up Wed AM. Its been raining/cloudy since. PPF installer said he prefers to cover the sensors and there is a little moisture in the lip around them.

Installer said (I have not asked him about this yet) when I picked up the car lets see what happens after the sun hits the car for a bit that he wanted me back after about a week to look every thing over and address any issues if there were any. (Which was one of the reasons I chose him. He was the only one who said I needed to come back after a bit so he could look it over to make sure everything was good when I asked all the shops about install time)

I did not get any sensor warnings at first I think it was 2 or 3 short trips and 12 hours later - there was some seriously hard raid - then it started. The installer said that the sun should evaporate the water (just little droplets) through the sensors and the wrap could shrink around the sensors - it seems credible - but he could cut around them if needed. He did an excellent job its looks amazing.

Very long lead-up to anyone else have this issue?

MADBMWX5MC · 05-17-2024, 02:58 PM

Interesting...my sensors are fully covered with ppf and I've had no issues:

N1rve · 05-17-2024, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by road rage richie

Just got a front end PPF. Picked the car up Wed AM. Its been raining/cloudy since. PPF installer said he prefers to cover the sensors and there is a little moisture in the lip around them.

Installer said (I have not asked him about this yet) when I picked up the car lets see what happens after the sun hits the car for a bit that he wanted me back after about a week to look every thing over and address any issues if there were any. (Which was one of the reasons I chose him. He was the only one who said I needed to come back after a bit so he could look it over to make sure everything was good when I asked all the shops about install time)

I did not get any sensor warnings at first I think it was 2 or 3 short trips and 12 hours later - there was some seriously hard raid - then it started. The installer said that the sun should evaporate the water (just little droplets) through the sensors and the wrap could shrink around the sensors - it seems credible - but he could cut around them if needed. He did an excellent job its looks amazing.

Very long lead-up to anyone else have this issue?

My sensors are sealed with my bumper so it's one big piece no cut outs. It hasn't affected the sensors at all. My rear bumper is also sealed and no issues either.

Westside Guy · 05-18-2024, 01:22 PM

My sensors are not totally covered. My shop used a very fine blade and cut into the PPF.

MADBMWX5MC · 05-18-2024, 04:15 PM

^Excellent job.

road rage richie · 05-22-2024, 08:41 AM

The sun finally came out and dried everything out including the moisture behind the PPF over the sensors and and I am no longer getting any warnings - its working just fine now.

John in VA · 05-22-2024, 02:53 PM

I've seen it with PPF & wraps. It should clear up - if not, let the installer know.

05-17-2024, 12:20 PM	#1
road rage richie Private First Class 178 Rep 166 Posts Drives: BG M3 Xdrive Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: 11579 iTrader: (0)	NEW PPF Parking Sensor Warning Just got a front end PPF. Picked the car up Wed AM. Its been raining/cloudy since. PPF installer said he prefers to cover the sensors and there is a little moisture in the lip around them. Installer said (I have not asked him about this yet) when I picked up the car lets see what happens after the sun hits the car for a bit that he wanted me back after about a week to look every thing over and address any issues if there were any. (Which was one of the reasons I chose him. He was the only one who said I needed to come back after a bit so he could look it over to make sure everything was good when I asked all the shops about install time) I did not get any sensor warnings at first I think it was 2 or 3 short trips and 12 hours later - there was some seriously hard raid - then it started. The installer said that the sun should evaporate the water (just little droplets) through the sensors and the wrap could shrink around the sensors - it seems credible - but he could cut around them if needed. He did an excellent job its looks amazing. Very long lead-up to anyone else have this issue?
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05-17-2024, 02:58 PM	#2
MADBMWX5MC Colonel 1564 Rep 2,180 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW X5MC Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Northern Virginia iTrader: (0)	Interesting...my sensors are fully covered with ppf and I've had no issues: __________________ 2023 BMW X5MC Tanzanite Blue II Metallic 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Black 2006 Ford Mustang GT Convertible (show car)
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05-18-2024, 01:22 PM	#4
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05-18-2024, 04:15 PM	#5
MADBMWX5MC Colonel 1564 Rep 2,180 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW X5MC Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Northern Virginia iTrader: (0)	^Excellent job. __________________ 2023 BMW X5MC Tanzanite Blue II Metallic 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Black 2006 Ford Mustang GT Convertible (show car)
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05-22-2024, 08:41 AM	#6
road rage richie Private First Class 178 Rep 166 Posts Drives: BG M3 Xdrive Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: 11579 iTrader: (0)	The sun finally came out and dried everything out including the moisture behind the PPF over the sensors and and I am no longer getting any warnings - its working just fine now.
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05-22-2024, 02:53 PM	#7
John in VA Colonel 1176 Rep 2,419 Posts Drives: 2015 228i M Sport Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Leesburg, VA iTrader: (6)	I've seen it with PPF & wraps. It should clear up - if not, let the installer know. __________________ ____________________________________________ 2015 BMW 228i in EstorilBlau II Metallic / Terra Dakota Leather - 6-speed manual, M Sport Package, Cold Weather Package, Lighting Package, Premium Package, Harman Kardon premium sound, Anti-theft alarm system, Blue Metallic Matt Accent Moldings, Aluminum Hexagon Interior Strips, Anthracite Headlining
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