Only a UK site unfortunately RGM Rearguard to fit BMW G26 i4 'M' Sport/'M' (from 2021 onwards) (RBP1387) | Carnoisseur

 

Only a UK site unfortunately RGM Rearguard to fit BMW G26 i4 'M' Sport/'M' (from 2021 onwards) (RBP1387) | Carnoisseur

OMG, that's perfect. If/when I get to the UK I'll see if I can grab one.

 

You could also get a ppf layer added to that area. It’s what my local BMW Dealer suggested as there’s no ‘official’ product.

 

Amazon.com: ABS Rear Bumper Protector Compatible with BMW i4 (G26) 'M' / M-Sport 2021- Black : Automotive

Buy ABS Rear Bumper Protector Compatible with BMW i4 (G26) 'M' / M-Sport 2021- Black: Bumper Guards - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

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I've got this on my amazon list. Haven't bought it yet.

 

It says it ships in 6 to 7 months. Via canoe?

 

I got the WeatherTech cargo mat with a roll-out bumper protector. It works great. (This is not a picture of the actual i4 version; it's just a sample image.)

BMW i4 xDrive40 Cargo/Trunk Liner | WeatherTech US

Check out our BMW i4 xDrive40 Cargo/Trunk Liner and more from WeatherTech US!

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EDIT: Oops you were looking for ppf alternatives. Looks like weathertech doesn't have one for the i4 yet.

I've never used this vendor but I would imagine other vendors will have something similar BMW i4 (2022+ ) Rear Bumper Guard

 

This shows up on Amazon as an ad below the RGM product.

It is not as hard a material, but at $16 vs $115 it might be worth a look.

Amazon.com

 

I had such a protection, but unfortunately it does not protect from deformation of the bumper from hard and heavy edges (like ski boots from my kids, when they are using bumper/boot lip as raised platform to help them tighten the boot buckles)

 

I planned to make a custom cuts from 4in polyurethane tape 8673 transparent on rear pumper and all doors handle. This will save the cost a lot.

 

^ why not just PPF?

 

I believe poly tape is thicker, tough, and resistance from UV than PPF

 

Most people just PPF that area.

 

I travel a lot, I've got a suitcase that has an aluminum external frame. I've taken a gouge out of a previous car in the same spot and no amount of PPF would be enough to stop it. That's the reason for the original post. And really, a thin piece of plastic would work much better than PPF for anything much more substantial than a grocery bag.

Yea, I know. Don't hit the car with the suitcase. I'm positively goofy looking now when I put stuff in and out of the trunk because of my prior experience.

 

Have you looked at Canvas Back with the bumper flap? I have had them on my last two X3s . They're pricey but work great.
https://www.canvasback.com/bmw-i4-bumper-flap.html

 

Have you looked at Canvas Back with the bumper flap? I have had them on my last two X3s . They're pricey but work great.
https://www.canvasback.com/bmw-i4-bumper-flap.html
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I've seen these on limo services and they look great. It's definitely on the list!

 

I guess this is really no different than PFF (8 mil thick), but I got this one from Lamin-X: BMW i4 (2022+ ) Rear Bumper Guard

It's a perfect fit and almost undetectable if it weren't for one of my kids scuffing it up in one place... but i guess better that than the bumper. At only $40 i might just get a new one in the spring. My only complaint is that i wish it came down a bit farther, but it covers the most exposed part for sure and i definitely recommend considering how discreet it is.

 

Has anyone found a good rear bumper protector for the i4? Mines an eDrive40 MSport that the previous owner put a small little nick on the rear edge during loading/unloading something from the trunk. Only thing I've found so far during my search are generic rubberized ones that sit on the top of the bumper and they do not protect that edge.

 

You're going to get a million (plus or minus) replies telling you to just use PPF or something similar. Please see this thread elsewhere on the forum where I asked the same thing.

If you have access to the UK, you could order this but it's...odd the way they ship. Almost impossible if you don't live there: RGM Rearguard to fit BMW G26 i4 'M' Sport/'M' (from 2021 onwards) (RBP1387) | Carnoisseur

The above is also occasionally available on Amazon; it's fiendishly difficult to even find at least for me, and when I last checked about a week ago it was "out of stock" or some such. It's also a multi-month shipping thing, even with Amazon.

I haven't found anything else that's better than PPF available in the US.

 

Well, that's also what I'm finding, but your link for the UK may yield something. I've reached out to the manufacturer RGM who sells them direct in the UK and asked if they would consider a US shipping option.....maybe we will get lucky. I told them there is definitely some interest and a market for this item in the US.

 

I have messaged RGM about the bumper guard in the past. They were not interested in shipping to the USA. I bought one of the RGM bumper guards off of Amazon. It took over 6 months to get to me. In my opinion it is very meh. It is a piece of plastic held on by double sided tape. There is a gap between the RGM bumper guard and your bumper cover. Because of the gap all kinds of water and crud can build up in there. The bumper cover is plastic so theoretically there should be no risk of corrosion. If you do decide to replace the RGM bumper guard it will be difficult to remove. The double-sided tape that they use is the 3M VHB tape which is advertised as "permanent."

My bumper cover is currently being replaced. My insurance company would have covered the replacement of the RGM bumper guard as part of the project. I told them not to bother.