np20412

I will be getting my car fully PPFd after I take delivery and am wondering if anyone has done stealth PPF to USB or seen photos of this color with the stealth film? This is the xpel film that gives a satin/matte look once applied over the factory paint.

I love the USB as is so I am not even sure I want to do it, but I do want to consider it because 1) I've seen it on other similar blues from tesla or BMW and it looks good, 2) it would be even more of a unique look, but I am not sure how it looks and am having trouble visualizing and 3) the last "pro" in the list is that years from now if I want a different look it's as easy as removing the stealth PPF and enjoying pristine USB from that point forward, for a new look at basically no cost (at that point I would likely ceramic only over the USB and not ppf again).
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NickL

I had thought about this. But part of the USB awesomeness is the shine so I went with gloss PPF.
perhaps you can ask the installer to do half panel of the hood in matte and gloss and let you decide. And pay for the extra.

np20412

Yep. I've reached out and asked if we can lay a big flat piece of it to visualize before making a choice. Waiting for response. I suppose it'll likely cost a bit more too, it's probably harder to lay properly.

NickL

I think the best place to see it in the rear quarter panel. also probably the hardest panel to do.
The hood isn’t exactly sophicated but the rear quarter panel is where all the curves and lines are. Just do a matte on that panel and decide. If you like it, they can keep it and you won’t have to pay for waste. No need to do a gloss for comparison since the gloss PPF should be the same as your clear coat.

np20412

Good advice, thank you!

np20412

I guess I also didn't really consider what happens when you get small chips etc. The factory gloss might shine thru on that spot if it got thru the film enough while the rest around it is matte... How will that look in a couple year after the front end has taken some highway abuse?