XPEL Stealth or Ultimate Plus for Deep Blue Metallic?

[cylarian]

Would you recommend going with XPEL Stealth (Matte) or Ultimate Plus (Clear, glossy) for a Deep Blue Metallic Model 3?

This is for a full wrap.

 

[frank69]

Seriously, get the clear. Make that deep blue metallic shine!

 

[Thp3]

It is a personal style choice. The clear will “pop” and the matte looks elegant, I chose the XPEL Ultimate for my Red Model 3.

I would pick clear for a blue model 3 as well.

Full wrap, and don’t forget to do the door sills...

 

[mal_tsla]

I did stealth on my white and I think it makes for a more unique look. The clear is for straight protection.

 

[cylarian]

View attachment 347678 I did stealth on my white and I think it makes for a more unique look. The clear is for straight protection.

True. Stealth definitely makes the car stand out from others.

 

[ba2002]

I did stealth on my MSM. Saw some blues being done in the same shop. For my car, I like stealth because it's different and there are/will be 1 zillion model 3s out there. I also like the smooth texture the stealth gives the car.

That being said, I like shiny blue.

 

[Metropolitan Detail]

You might consider STEK DYNOshield or DYNOmatt, the same benefits, but also has a nano coating infused into the film for extra durability and easier maintenance. www.stek-usa.com We use in our shop and love it.

 

[mal_tsla]

You might consider STEK DYNOshield or DYNOmatt, the same benefits, but also has a nano coating infused into the film for extra durability and easier maintenance. www.stek-usa.com We use in our shop and love it.

Matte with 6 mils vs Xpel's 8.5 mils thickness? I imagine xpel will stand up to more wear, but thinner film looks better sometimes

 

[SMAlset]

I read somewhere that if you do get a scratch in the Xpel, the matte will be more noticeable than the clear. Anyone with matte experience can say either way?

 

[TheLocNar]

I don’t like the blue in Stealth.

 

[Gavyne]

Personal choice man. I happen to like the original look of this deep blue metallic. It changes colors according to day/night and how light shines on it. I love it. It's a casual business look; cool by day, serious by night.

But I've seen the stealth wrapped blue and it also looks good. But it's for people who prefer that look. I will say though the stealth blue looks good if you are going for that street racer, performance look. It gives the car a bit more aggressive vibe.

 

[AutoElegance]

Would you recommend going with XPEL Stealth (Matte) or Ultimate Plus (Clear, glossy) for a Deep Blue Metallic Model 3?

This is for a full wrap.

This really is a personal style choice. If you love the way the color pops now, go with the Ultimate Plus. With the Stealth however, that blue would look like nothing else on the road! We have a company Porsche Panamera in Sapphire Blue with a stealth wrap and it looks absolutely wild. Of all the cars we bring to shows that get's the most attention by far.

Which ever you choose will look great with that color, but here is a photo of our Panamera to use as a reference point for your Tesla. Obviously not the same exact color, but it's something!

 

[rlb4]

This really is a personal style choice. If you love the way the color pops now, go with the Ultimate Plus. With the Stealth however, that blue would look like nothing else on the road! We have a company Porsche Panamera in Sapphire Blue with a stealth wrap and it looks absolutely wild. Of all the cars we bring to shows that get's the most attention by far.

Which ever you choose will look great with that color, but here is a photo of our Panamera to use as a reference point for your Tesla. Obviously not the same exact color, but it's something!

Is the black on the window trim and door handles matte or satin?

 

[Rubicon Beast]

Would you recommend going with XPEL Stealth (Matte) or Ultimate Plus (Clear, glossy) for a Deep Blue Metallic Model 3?

This is for a full wrap.

I was planning to get a full XPEL Srealth wrap on my Deep Blue Metalic Model 3 from the moment I ordered it. Once the car arrived (2 months later), I loved the factory blue too much to change it. I didn’t care for the chrome though.

 

[rlb4]

I was planning to get a full XPEL Srealth wrap on my Deep Blue Metalic Model 3 from the moment I ordered it. Once the car arrived (2 months later), I loved the factory blue too much to change it. I didn’t care for the chrome though.
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Looks great. Not a fan of the chrome either. So same question for you. Is the black on the window trim and door handles matte or satin?

 

[Rubicon Beast]

Looks great. Not a fan of the chrome either. So same question for you. Is the black on the window trim and door handles matte or satin?

Satin vinyl (over the chrome) and satin powder coat (on the wheels).

 

[AutoElegance]

I was planning to get a full XPEL Srealth wrap on my Deep Blue Metalic Model 3 from the moment I ordered it. Once the car arrived (2 months later), I loved the factory blue too much to change it. I didn’t care for the chrome though.
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That looks awesome!

 

[AutoElegance]

Is the black on the window trim and door handles matte or satin?

That is actually a gloss paint. the door handles and trim are painted but the roof is a vinyl wrap with Xpel Ultimate Plus laid over it to protect it.

 

[AutoElegance]

I read somewhere that if you do get a scratch in the Xpel, the matte will be more noticeable than the clear. Anyone with matte experience can say either way?

Just like the Ultimate, the stealth has a self healing property to it. So as long as the scratch is not too deep, it will actually go away under some heat and sunlight.