XPEL STEALTH for MAGNO paint
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XPEL STEALTH for MAGNO paint
Do any Magno owners have experience with XPEL Stealth? If so, what's your verdict on quality, performance and does it affect / change the look of the original paint job at all?
As much as I love the appearance of MAGNO paint jobs, I swore I would never buy a vehicle with one so as not to have to deal with the maintenance of the paint, and would simply wrap if I wanted a matte look - that said, I jumped at the chance to buy a GT C Edition 50, and am now looking to protect the paint as best as I can, and the few recommendations I have received have all been XPEL Stealth.
Thanks
As much as I love the appearance of MAGNO paint jobs, I swore I would never buy a vehicle with one so as not to have to deal with the maintenance of the paint, and would simply wrap if I wanted a matte look - that said, I jumped at the chance to buy a GT C Edition 50, and am now looking to protect the paint as best as I can, and the few recommendations I have received have all been XPEL Stealth.
Thanks
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This is my second magno car and I agree that minor scratches, chips or dents are an issue.
I am very happy to report that I did a 3M bra on the GT front bumper and you cannot notice it. So far so good and the it looks brand new after 8K miles.
I do have a chip on the hood and some here have done the front bumper, front side and the hood for full protection.
I am very happy to report that I did a 3M bra on the GT front bumper and you cannot notice it. So far so good and the it looks brand new after 8K miles.
I do have a chip on the hood and some here have done the front bumper, front side and the hood for full protection.
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This is my second magno car and I agree that minor scratches, chips or dents are an issue.
I am very happy to report that I did a 3M bra on the GT front bumper and you cannot notice it. So far so good and the it looks brand new after 8K miles.
I do have a chip on the hood and some here have done the front bumper, front side and the hood for full protection.
I am very happy to report that I did a 3M bra on the GT front bumper and you cannot notice it. So far so good and the it looks brand new after 8K miles.
I do have a chip on the hood and some here have done the front bumper, front side and the hood for full protection.
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Ive had a couple yrs experience with magno paint. Ive had to repaint 5 panels on my car. I have xpel on the hood , front bumper, a pillars, roof pillar. It is perfect and you never know its there.
I would tell you its a must on matte paint
I would tell you its a must on matte paint
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I believe there is only one matte 3M product. No orange peel whatsoever. It's perfect. I did try Xpel on one quarter of the car and it was great as well but the local installer of choice only uses 3M so that's why I have it.
You can;t go wrong with either and it is a must have.
You can;t go wrong with either and it is a must have.
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theres only one xpel matte film also. its described as satin. But it is equal to my matte paint and i did notice, across the hood, it does make the paint texture/orange peel/ disappear and makes the surface absolutely perfect. It is a solution to people who want to buff the paint to eliminate the OP
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theres only one xpel matte film also. its described as satin. But it is equal to my matte paint and i did notice, across the hood, it does make the paint texture/orange peel/ disappear and makes the surface absolutely perfect. It is a solution to people who want to buff the paint to eliminate the OP
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I have a 550 SL Mille Miglia with the black matte paint. I had the entire hood, fenders, full doors, mirrors, rockers and partial back bumper done in Expel for matte finishes. You would be hard pressed to know that it is even on the car. It also has a ten year warranty. I had it done at Mohawk collision in Albany (Scotia) NY. Talk to Gerry there. Great product.
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And there is no aftermarket matte wrap that can meet or come close to the quality of the OEM car. Up close my paint has a pearl effect as well, which cant be duplicated with Stealth.
Here is another pic with the Stealth applied:
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So I was about to start a thread and then I saw this thread, so far, I've been looking for a wrap and none of the wraps we tried on the car didn't alter the color of the car! including XPEL, I paid an additional $9k for the color, I can't bring myself to change its looks.
Any other ideas?
Here are some photos that show a 3M matte (no note), a 3M clear (on the side fender) and XPEL Stealth (one with yellow note) on the car.
So far my car remains unwrapped until I solve this unfortunate mystery, I guess darker colors such as black and grey have better success rates.
Any other ideas?
Here are some photos that show a 3M matte (no note), a 3M clear (on the side fender) and XPEL Stealth (one with yellow note) on the car.
So far my car remains unwrapped until I solve this unfortunate mystery, I guess darker colors such as black and grey have better success rates.
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I think maybe youre not giving a big view, maybe not putting a piece on a long panel against a non covered panel. Put a long piece on the hood and compare to the fender beside it. The car may not even be outside, indoor light is alot different than sun.
The film will take almost all of the gloss off the paint, if you shine light bulbs or flash lights on it you will still get some glare
The local porsche dealer is covering alot of cars with matte and every one Ive seen is as matte as any paint
The film will take almost all of the gloss off the paint, if you shine light bulbs or flash lights on it you will still get some glare
The local porsche dealer is covering alot of cars with matte and every one Ive seen is as matte as any paint
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So I was about to start a thread and then I saw this thread, so far, I've been looking for a wrap and none of the wraps we tried on the car didn't alter the color of the car! including XPEL, I paid an additional $9k for the color, I can't bring myself to change its looks.
Any other ideas?
Here are some photos that show a 3M matte (no note), a 3M clear (on the side fender) and XPEL Stealth (one with yellow note) on the car.
So far my car remains unwrapped until I solve this unfortunate mystery, I guess darker colors such as black and grey have better success rates.
Any other ideas?
Here are some photos that show a 3M matte (no note), a 3M clear (on the side fender) and XPEL Stealth (one with yellow note) on the car.
So far my car remains unwrapped until I solve this unfortunate mystery, I guess darker colors such as black and grey have better success rates.
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I think maybe youre not giving a big view, maybe not putting a piece on a long panel against a non covered panel. Put a long piece on the hood and compare to the fender beside it. The car may not even be outside, indoor light is alot different than sun.
The film will take almost all of the gloss off the paint, if you shine light bulbs or flash lights on it you will still get some glare
The local porsche dealer is covering alot of cars with matte and every one Ive seen is as matte as any paint
The film will take almost all of the gloss off the paint, if you shine light bulbs or flash lights on it you will still get some glare
The local porsche dealer is covering alot of cars with matte and every one Ive seen is as matte as any paint
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I did the same as you did and while I had reservations like you, the installer told me to trust him. All I can say is that I wrapped my front bumper and you cannot see the difference in 99% of the times. The only period during the day where you could argue there is a difference (and that would be real picky) is at sunset or dawn where the plastic reflects a bit less light.
If you are going to wrap the entire vehicle then I would not worry about it and pick the one satin/matte (I would not go with clear as it is a bit glossy) that your installer feels more comfortable with.
If you are going to wrap the entire vehicle then I would not worry about it and pick the one satin/matte (I would not go with clear as it is a bit glossy) that your installer feels more comfortable with.
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I did the same as you did and while I had reservations like you, the installer told me to trust him. All I can say is that I wrapped my front bumper and you cannot see the difference in 99% of the times. The only period during the day where you could argue there is a difference (and that would be real picky) is at sunset or dawn where the plastic reflects a bit less light.
If you are going to wrap the entire vehicle then I would not worry about it and pick the one satin/matte (I would not go with clear as it is a bit glossy) that your installer feels more comfortable with.
If you are going to wrap the entire vehicle then I would not worry about it and pick the one satin/matte (I would not go with clear as it is a bit glossy) that your installer feels more comfortable with.
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So I’m in agreement with most on here. When I see both, I can see the different. Perhaps if half the car front was done to the seems, there is less of a difference. Prob is the only way to know is to spend a couple of gs and hope it works out. Or leave it and enjoy. I’m stumped as well.
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Here’s a silly question. Put on some form of pfp. Does that mean all stone chips will bounce off and never create a mark or bubble on the film - and with a gtee, the company will what, replace the entire pfp?
Is this a case of 75% of the chips won’t show?
trying to understand what we are trying to accomplish. With reg gloss paint, I would touch it up to avoid rust. But that’s it. I wasn’t trying to always buff out every chip or scratch. It felt like normal course wear and tear that couldn’t be avoided.
Trying to justify the extra $1-2-3k in doing anything. Please tell me what I’m missing.
Is this a case of 75% of the chips won’t show?
trying to understand what we are trying to accomplish. With reg gloss paint, I would touch it up to avoid rust. But that’s it. I wasn’t trying to always buff out every chip or scratch. It felt like normal course wear and tear that couldn’t be avoided.
Trying to justify the extra $1-2-3k in doing anything. Please tell me what I’m missing.
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Here’s a silly question. Put on some form of pfp. Does that mean all stone chips will bounce off and never create a mark or bubble on the film - and with a gtee, the company will what, replace the entire pfp?
Is this a case of 75% of the chips won’t show?
trying to understand what we are trying to accomplish. With reg gloss paint, I would touch it up to avoid rust. But that’s it. I wasn’t trying to always buff out every chip or scratch. It felt like normal course wear and tear that couldn’t be avoided.
Trying to justify the extra $1-2-3k in doing anything. Please tell me what I’m missing.
Is this a case of 75% of the chips won’t show?
trying to understand what we are trying to accomplish. With reg gloss paint, I would touch it up to avoid rust. But that’s it. I wasn’t trying to always buff out every chip or scratch. It felt like normal course wear and tear that couldn’t be avoided.
Trying to justify the extra $1-2-3k in doing anything. Please tell me what I’m missing.
The long hood makes it a rock magnet. 99% of debris will not get through to paint and the film is self healing. Cleaning Car is simple as the film is easier to wash off than paint.
you will probably get your $ back when selling as a buyer is getting like new paint.
