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So I am in the process of deciding between XPEL clear gloss and stealth PPF for my LZ 3RS along with full ceramic coating
Goss / Clear will retain the original lively lizard green color which I love!
Will I regret the stealth PPF? since it will look a little dull ...I have seen pictures but have not seen one in person. Wondering how the Xpel stealth will look in person....
I have read that the Stealth will be easier to maintain...thoughts from practical experience?
Any thoughts?
IMO Stealth looks ok on black or white cars (but still not my preference). When you put them on a jelly bean color, it dulls them which just seems like it's doing the opposite of what you would want. If you wanted a muted color you wouldn't have bought Lizard Green I assume? I've only ever seen one in person (that isn't black/white) and it was Miami Blue and it looked every bit as dull as the picture you posted.
IMO Stealth looks ok on black or white cars (but still not my preference). When you put them on a jelly bean color, it dulls them which just seems like it's doing the opposite of what you would want. If you wanted a muted color you wouldn't have bought Lizard Green I assume? I've only ever seen one in person (that isn't black/white) and it was Miami Blue and it looked every bit as dull as the picture you posted.
Agree with this. Friend had stealth on white RS. Looked decent. Had some repair work done, went with gloss film = looks fantastic. Saw a Lava in stealth, it almost looked red. When I discussed with my installer, he said it takes more time and precision to install the stealth because you need to make sure your cuts/seems are perfect otherwise you see the gloss edge. As to cleaning and wear I believe them to be equivalent.
I've had the stealth installed before. Aside from the look, the stealth film is thinner than regular clear PPF so it won't protect as well nor last as long.
I've had the stealth installed before. Aside from the look, the stealth film is thinner than regular clear PPF so it won't protect as well nor last as long.
The stealth and the ultimate plus is the same thickness, one is in no way inferior than the other. Its just a matter of choice. if you are applying ceramic coating its going to be easier to maintain. You may want to refresh the ceramic coating on an annual basis.
The stealth and the ultimate plus is the same thickness, one is in no way inferior than the other. Its just a matter of choice. if you are applying ceramic coating its going to be easier to maintain. You may want to refresh the ceramic coating on an annual basis.
I'm not sure what the "ultimate plus" film is, but when I had the stealth installed, my installer warned that it was thinner than it's clear counterpart by 3M. This was in 2016 so maybe the new version is thicker.
IMO Stealth looks ok on black or white cars (but still not my preference). When you put them on a jelly bean color, it dulls them which just seems like it's doing the opposite of what you would want. If you wanted a muted color you wouldn't have bought Lizard Green I assume? I've only ever seen one in person (that isn't black/white) and it was Miami Blue and it looked every bit as dull as the picture you posted.
I’m in this camp. To each their own of course, I think it looks good on white, silver, grey. But on actual colors it looks cheap’ish, like those crappy plastidip or wrap jobs from 10 years ago.
Independent of color, I get the appeal though. It’s a neat way to switch things up. My xpel installer is trying to convince me to do it. Not sure when I’ll be in the mood to set $5k on fire. He did note that maintenance is a breeze with it.
I'm not sure what the "ultimate plus" film is, but when I had the stealth installed, my installer warned that it was thinner than it's clear counterpart by 3M. This was in 2016 so maybe the new version is thicker.
I’m in this camp. To each their own of course, I think it looks good on white, silver, grey. But on actual colors it looks cheap’ish, like those crappy plastidip or wrap jobs from 10 years ago.
Independent of color, I get the appeal though. It’s a neat way to switch things up. My xpel installer is trying to convince me to do it. Not sure when I’ll be in the mood to set $5k on fire. He did note that maintenance is a breeze with it.
I have noted that there are members who do not have ppf on their GT cars, the main objective is to protect the original paint and if this is a car you will keep for a long time its very helpful to get a wrap
I dont drive crazy, I dont tailgate and dont do hours of highway driving in my GT either but still got a PPF and extended warranty for the peace of mind
I do agree that having ppf does not improve resale value if you are trading it in, in a private party sale scenario, I think it does ....
do you really think its a waste of money? if so, why?
I have noted that there are members who do not have ppf on their GT cars, the main objective is to protect the original paint and if this is a car you will keep for a long time its very helpful to get a wrap
I dont drive crazy, I dont tailgate and dont do hours of highway driving in my GT either but still got a PPF and extended warranty for the peace of mind
I do agree that having ppf does not improve resale value if you are trading it in, in a private party sale scenario, I think it does ....
do you really think its a waste of money? if so, why?
Clarification: I have Xpel on the front half and believe it’s well worth it. What would be setting money on my behalf is ripping off perfectly good Xpel and going the stealth route for the entire car.
I have noted that there are members who do not have ppf on their GT cars, the main objective is to protect the original paint and if this is a car you will keep for a long time its very helpful to get a wrap
I dont drive crazy, I dont tailgate and dont do hours of highway driving in my GT either but still got a PPF and extended warranty for the peace of mind
I do agree that having ppf does not improve resale value if you are trading it in, in a private party sale scenario, I think it does ....
do you really think its a waste of money? if so, why?
IMO its worth the investment to have a full PPFi if you're looking to keep the car for a long period of time and maintain the paint in mint condition. Its nice to have a full PPF since, it will protect the car side panels from debris being splashed by overtaking cars.
I have stealth on Agate grey. Looks great and it is very thick. I get compliments routinely. It cleans much easier than gloss I have on my other cars, there is a slight texture and thing seem to wipe off.
07-15-2021, 11:48 AM
XPEL Stealth PPF on Lizard Green 3RS
