Stealth PPF USB
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Stealth PPF USB
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).
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).
Last edited by np20412; 06-30-24 at 04:07 PM.
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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.
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.
Last edited by NickL; 06-30-24 at 04:42 PM.
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np20412 (06-30-24)
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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?
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I found this over on the RCF forum... Not sure if it's USB or structural blue but looks like it's pretty close to what it might look like with stealth. I think it looks good but after seeing this I'm less inclined to use it and will probably just stick with gloss film.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rc-...l#post11091579
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rc-...l#post11091579
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Given that the LC500 pics were posted in 2021, it’s structural blue.
SB is very similar to USB. I have a pic I took back in 2018 with the launch edition SB LC500 side by side with USB RCF. That was the moment I made up my mind about USB being the color choice for me. USB is slightly deeper blue and has more depth IMO. Again, you have to see it side by side. I guess if you have a SB and live it every day, you can probably distinguish between the two easier. But SB is such a unicorn, most people will think USB is SB and vice versa.
SB is very similar to USB. I have a pic I took back in 2018 with the launch edition SB LC500 side by side with USB RCF. That was the moment I made up my mind about USB being the color choice for me. USB is slightly deeper blue and has more depth IMO. Again, you have to see it side by side. I guess if you have a SB and live it every day, you can probably distinguish between the two easier. But SB is such a unicorn, most people will think USB is SB and vice versa.
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I say do it!
I think the satin blue Lexus did for their RCF was USB satin paint. Xpel stealth on USB should look similar.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rc-...lue-satin.html
I’ve also done Xpel Stealth on my blue Porsche and it came out awesome. You should do it!
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rc-...lue-satin.html
I’ve also done Xpel Stealth on my blue Porsche and it came out awesome. You should do it!
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I think the satin blue Lexus did for their RCF was USB satin paint. Xpel stealth on USB should look similar.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rc-...lue-satin.html
I’ve also done Xpel Stealth on my blue Porsche and it came out awesome. You should do it!
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rc-...lue-satin.html
I’ve also done Xpel Stealth on my blue Porsche and it came out awesome. You should do it!
To complicate matters, I also really love the USB in gloss so that makes the decision that much tougher. I will probably make the decision the day I drop it off for PPF once I can see both in person directly.
Last edited by np20412; 07-11-24 at 07:17 AM.
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