Stealth PPF Pictures

M3AWD · 07-23-2021, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by codestar

I was looking for a pic of this. Looks great, but I think I'm going to stick with a full ceramic coat instead of this. I'll be taking delivery in Nov/Dec so it'll be going straight from the dealership to the shop (rock chips and people in Vancouver really seem to love to door ding me)

I understand you don't want stealth PPF, but if you're worried about rock chips and door dings you need clear PPF as ceramic coating will not do much if anything to protect against those.

evilalien · 07-23-2021, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by M3AWD

I understand you don't want stealth PPF, but if you're worried about rock chips and door dings you need clear PPF as ceramic coating will not do much if anything to protect against those.

This.

I'll do PPF + ceramic, in all likelihood. Minimally, PPF on front-facing impact areas + ceramic overall.

jonahk · 07-23-2021, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by evilalien

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Originally Posted by M3AWD

I understand you don't want stealth PPF, but if you're worried about rock chips and door dings you need clear PPF as ceramic coating will not do much if anything to protect against those.

This.

I'll do PPF + ceramic, in all likelihood. Minimally, PPF on front-facing impact areas + ceramic overall.

I had this exact combo on my F87 and it worked very well. That's what I would have done in my G80 had I not scored such a great deal on full PPF

codestar · 07-23-2021, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by M3AWD

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Originally Posted by codestar

I was looking for a pic of this. Looks great, but I think I'm going to stick with a full ceramic coat instead of this. I'll be taking delivery in Nov/Dec so it'll be going straight from the dealership to the shop (rock chips and people in Vancouver really seem to love to door ding me)

I understand you don't want stealth PPF, but if you're worried about rock chips and door dings you need clear PPF as ceramic coating will not do much if anything to protect against those.

My bad, I knew I had to do this but didn't add it to my post. I had my front hood and bumper done like that on my previous vehicles as well

jonahk · 08-04-2021, 04:25 PM

Just realized I never posted pictures of the finished product. I need better photos (coming soon)

sf2360 · 08-04-2021, 04:29 PM

Looks awesome. My M4X is still on the Ship. I will be doing the same once I have it.

///M ARMY · 08-04-2021, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by xlover

I am not intending to troll here, I am legitimately curious about cost/benefit of frozen paint as I think they look really good.
That said, my provocative question:
Would it be cheaper to lease the car, let it accumulate wear to the paint, and just recycle it for another freshly painted car in 3 years vs paying $4k or more to protect the paint?

I have the same thought process. I don't keep cars more than 3 years. Lease works our great for me.

Mar48 · 08-09-2021, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Zendo

Got my Tanzanite M3 done and I love it so much

Tanzanite is such an amazing color, I could probably never stealth wrap it, but DAMN!!! That looks amazing... one of the best BMW colors ever and I'm not biased at all...

Mperor · 08-26-2021, 07:53 AM

Folks, I understand the PPF protects against the rock chips and etc. and the stealth looks awesome... but for $7000+, does this really worth the $$?? I want to do it but just hard to justify spending over $7k (cash) for it.

KnightedBMW · 08-26-2021, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Mperor

Folks, I understand the PPF protects against the rock chips and etc. and the stealth looks awesome... but for $7000+, does this really worth the $$?? I want to do it but just hard to justify spending over $7k (cash) for it.

It's quite pricey. If you plan on keeping the car for quite a while, it may make sense.

For those of us that lease, I wouldn't be doing it.

M3AWD · 08-26-2021, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Mperor

Folks, I understand the PPF protects against the rock chips and etc. and the stealth looks awesome... but for $7000+, does this really worth the $$?? I want to do it but just hard to justify spending over $7k (cash) for it.

I agree it is a lot of money and wouldn't do it at $7k. I should be able to get it done for much less than that as I have a connection. So in my case it won't be much more than what it costs to do front / impact area PPF + ceramic coat at a local shop.

JMU_BMW · 08-26-2021, 10:28 AM

I'm willing to pay $7k for full PPF that's done to a professional level. However, my local guy said their starting price is $10k. No way he's earning my business

nptguy · 08-26-2021, 01:31 PM

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Anyone out there with stealth PPF? Let's see some pictures.

Frozen paints look amazing, but wondering if stealth PPF can create the "frozen" look and protect the paint at the same time for less cost.

Cost me $6k in RI. Also quoted $5k but I wasn't as confident in their capabilities.

Is that frozen dark grey? If so, wondering how u feel about the appearance after wrap versus before.

The base color is BSM. Love the stealth wrap though. Would definitely do it again.

MocoLoco · 08-26-2021, 02:20 PM

I hope this doesn't deter anyone. But I had my white model x stealth wrapped. After it was done there were a few parts that lifted. It really killed the look for me. I went back to the installer and he fixed most of the major issues. But there was still some areas that were lifting. When it lifted dirt would get trapped underneath. Most everyone didn't notice it because it was a little detail. But I could notice. It just really killed the look for me.

Maybe I went with the wrong installer, and this issue isn't as common? I'm in SoCal and paid $6,500. From what I heard, Xpel stealth is really thick and hard to stick on certain sharp contouring areas. So I don't think I'll do it again. I'm waiting for my M4 Portimao. I may do a clear front ppf/ceramic coating.

For those that have done the ppf, is this a common issue?

floating.spirit · 08-26-2021, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MocoLoco

I hope this doesn't deter anyone. But I had my white model x stealth wrapped. After it was done there were a few parts that lifted. It really killed the look for me. I went back to the installer and he fixed most of the major issues. But there was still some areas that were lifting. When it lifted dirt would get trapped underneath. Most everyone didn't notice it because it was a little detail. But I could notice. It just really killed the look for me.

Maybe I went with the wrong installer, and this issue isn't as common? I'm in SoCal and paid $6,500. From what I heard, Xpel stealth is really thick and hard to stick on certain sharp contouring areas. So I don't think I'll do it again. I'm waiting for my M4 Portimao. I may do a clear front ppf/ceramic coating.

For those that have done the ppf, is this a common issue?

I had two cars done at once: nothing lifted on my stealth wrap, one edge lifted on the clear expel wrap. The installer said they watch for that initially and fix it at that time; then it shouldn't be an issue (as long as u don't pressure wash the edges.)

ChargerHellcat · 08-27-2021, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by nptguy

Cost me $6k in RI. Also quoted $5k but I wasn't as confident in their capabilities.

holy crap...wow...beautiful...I thought i was going get the car in frozen blue...but damn.. like damn! is this just black sapphire wrapped with xpel...because wow

M3AWD · 08-27-2021, 08:56 AM

Is it worth the $ to apply ceramic coat on top of Xpel Stealth (or standard Xpel I guess)?

I will definitely ceramic coat the wheels & calipers but not sure doing the entire car on top of Xpel Stealth is needed?

My car will not see much rain, if any, and will stay clean for the most part. I will have a beater in my driveway

aford · 08-27-2021, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by M3AWD

Is it worth the $ to apply ceramic coat on top of Xpel Stealth (or standard Xpel I guess)?

I will definitely ceramic coat the wheels & calipers but not sure doing the entire car on top of Xpel Stealth is needed?

My car will not see much rain, if any, and will stay clean for the most part. I will have a beater in my driveway

I'm a ceramic fan. Put it everywhere. I'd make myself hydrophobic if it were medically safe

M3AWD · 08-27-2021, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by aford

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Originally Posted by M3AWD

Is it worth the $ to apply ceramic coat on top of Xpel Stealth (or standard Xpel I guess)?

I will definitely ceramic coat the wheels & calipers but not sure doing the entire car on top of Xpel Stealth is needed?

My car will not see much rain, if any, and will stay clean for the most part. I will have a beater in my driveway

I'm a ceramic fan. Put it everywhere. I'd make myself hydrophobic if it were medically safe

Limegrntaln · 08-27-2021, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by aford

I'm a ceramic fan. Put it everywhere. I'd make myself hydrophobic if it were medically safe

I wanna see someone stealth PPF Dravit Gray

markchen2008 · 08-31-2021, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by nptguy

Cost me $6k in RI. Also quoted $5k but I wasn't as confident in their capabilities.

Truly amazing color! is Dravit Grey the original color? thanks!

nptguy · 09-03-2021, 06:43 AM

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Cost me $6k in RI. Also quoted $5k but I wasn't as confident in their capabilities.

Truly amazing color! is Dravit Grey the original color? thanks!

No. BSM is the base color.

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