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Old 02-03-2019, 10:35 AM
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Would getting a clear bra (Xpel Ultimate Plus) on designo magno affect the stock look in any noticeable way? I'm getting delivery of my matte black 19 G550 in a few days, and want to get the front bra, but I'm afraid it might affect the look of the matte black.
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I’d talk to a few good shops on options. I believe an xpel in an area will show different from the other panels no protected. You may want a full protection just to keep the total vehicle consistent.
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good question, hand't thought of that
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Get the xpel stealth clear bra. It's made for matte cars so shouldn't be noticeable.
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Originally Posted by Tjandegi
Get the xpel stealth clear bra. It's made for matte cars so shouldn't be noticeable.
Yeah, that's a good idea. I'm still worried it's going to affect the factory look of it, so I'm just going to install it on just the front and other critical areas.

Then I'm going to coat the rest of the car with this product: https://www.drbeasleys.com/matte-pai...g-pro-kit.html
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Recommend going with Suntek, they have stealth also, my entire g550 4x4 squared is magno and it’s done in Suntek. I ordered Xpel stealth for another matte vehicle of mine and I like the SunTek better. It’s not as thick and seems to look fine. Yes it will slightly dull the Metallic affect but honestly I can’t tell the difference even when I am look at a door edge that was covered and the area it was not. I have the entire front, hood, fenders, door handle buckets, and door edges, fender flares

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Sorry vehicle is dirty. This is the g550 4x4 magno with Suntek
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This is my lambo (Satin/matte) with Xpel stealth on the bumper.(in process of removal)
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Originally Posted by Isaac13
Recommend going with Suntek, they have stealth also, my entire g550 4x4 squared is magno and it’s done in Suntek. I ordered Xpel stealth for another matte vehicle of mine and I like the SunTek better. It’s not as thick and seems to look fine. Yes it will slightly dull the Metallic affect but honestly I can’t tell the difference even when I am look at a door edge that was covered and the area it was not. I have the entire front, hood, fenders, door handle buckets, and door edges, fender flares
I agree here. Xpel is thicker and in my opinion offers better protection, but it's more noticable then the Sun Tek. I put Xpel on my trucks and SUVs and Sun Tek on my Bentley, Ferrari, etc. Good luck.
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Originally Posted by entrepyas
Would getting a clear bra (Xpel Ultimate Plus) on designo magno affect the stock look in any noticeable way? I'm getting delivery of my matte black 19 G550 in a few days, and want to get the front bra, but I'm afraid it might affect the look of the matte black.
Can you post a picture of your matte black G550 with you get it. I just ordered one for myself in the matte black (I got a white 2019 G550 for my wife). Thanks.

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