3 Reasons how XPEL STEALTH PPF can benefit your vehicle
If you want to give your vehicle the ultimate form of protection, it’s no question you’re considering XPEL PPF. A-PLUS TINT + PPF has been installing PPF in Harford County since 2011 and when clients ask us “What is the best way to protect my car?”, our first answer is full body coverage. Imagine the screen protector on your phone screen, PPF is the exact same concept. Some folks aren’t worried about their paint getting chips & scratches, but for those who like their vehicles in pristine condition PPF is the product for you. Not only will PPF keep your paint looking new for 10+ years but will also give you peace of mind when driving!
2021 Tesla Model Y we fully wrapped in XPEL STEALTH. We make sure even your sensors are covered!
What exactly is “Paint protection film”? – The easy answer is “a clear polyurethane film that protects your paint from rock chips and scratches”. The longer scientific answer lies between each manufacture and what type of film you’re referencing. Most Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) films are UV resistant & are designed to withstand the outside elements. The films durability and elasticity are what make it an amazing solution for protecting your cars paint.
Shown are a Range Rover and Lexus LC500 we fully protected with XPEL STEALTH. Both colors looked incredible!
Not all films are created equally, when talking about XPEL STEALTH PPF, the stealth term is referring to the film’s satin, or “flat” topcoat. Compared to the traditional gloss film, the Stealth finish does not reflect or shine like the gloss. It has a flat and bold appearance that allows you to see just the vehicle, without any distracting reflections. Some vehicles simply look better with a satin finish, vehicles with hard body lines or beautiful curves, or any black/grey/white car, are all great candidates for stealth PPF.
You of course need to cover the entire exterior of the vehicle when going STEALTH, which makes it a great alternative to full gloss PPF, if you did in fact decide to protect your full vehicle. Protecting your entire vehicle is quite the investment, and when going with gloss you don’t get any noticeable changes once the job is complete. Fortunately, when going stealth you get a sleek satin finish along with the protection you would find in our gloss PPF.
#1) RESIST STAINS WITH EASE (AND SCIENCE)
-XPEL STEALTH PPF has a very low surface energy, meaning it’ll resist staining and offers ultimate protection against tree sap, bird crap, and anything else that can damage your unprotected paint! Our favorite part about XPEL Stealth is the satin clear coat carries special elastomeric polymers that allow light scratching and swirls to “heal” with heat or hot water over time- yes that’s exactly what it sounds like, SELF HEALING… Adding to its glory, Stealth’s satin finish doesn’t allow dirt and grim to stick as easily compared to a glossy finish product. A high surface energy material would be glass for example, anything adhesive/sticky is going to stick to glass the best because of the strong molecular attraction in its chemical make-up. A low surface energy material like XPEL STEALTH or plastic for example, has a very weak molecular attraction and makes things like tree sap very hard to adhere too!
#2) PROTECT YOUR OEM SATIN PAINT
Stealth PPF is necessary for any vehicle that comes with a “frozen” or satin paint job from factory. When you purchase a frozen painted car (BMW, Mercedes, Lamborghini, etc…), the satin paint is very delicate and can scratch extremely easily. Most dealerships will recommend Stealth PPF because you cannot polish or “correct” satin paint, if you get a scratch in the finish, you can’t fix it. With XPEL Stealth PPF, you don’t have to worry about the delicate paint and can drive without worry. If you’re simply looking for that frozen factory finish but have a gloss painted car, Stealth PPF will make your paint appear just like the “frozen” version of itself!
#3) KEEP-UP YOUR VEHICLES VALUE!
“Can you remove PPF?”, absolutely! XPEL’s high performance acrylic adhesive is designed to resist delamination, will not damage the paint or leave glue behind upon removal. PPF’s main purpose is to protect your paint and keep the condition of the exterior “brand new”. It would be extremely counterproductive if the PPF damaged your paint upon removal. PPF should be removed once the film either starts showing signs of wear or when the client wants to sell the vehicle. If you leave PPF installed for longer than the warranty suggests, the film becomes brittle and awfully difficult to remove. If you remove film at a healthy stage, it’ll remove in entire sheets and won’t affect your paint in any negative manner.
Contact A-PLUS TINT + PPF in Harford County Maryland if you’re looking to protect your car with XPEL STEALTH PPF. We take every wrap project to the next level and make sure all your edges are wrapped and sealed. We wrap your car with longevity and quality in mind, that’s why we exclusively use XPEL products.
