[BogeyBoy82]

Not done yet but this is gonna be super slick.

Xpel stealth is on national backorder. This film is Suntek Ultra Matte. All the black trim and carbon accents are staying gloss.

[esquire]

In to see the finished product.

[josec70]

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[M5titan]

My car - also Donnington - has been in 3 wks doing the same. Shop didn't have XPEL Stealth on hand so he's using the Llumar matte product. Let's see how it turns out...

[windtendo]

To you guys wrapping it matte -- what's the maintenance like on this compared to the matte paint? Can you wash and wax it like normal over the matte wrap? Interested to hear more...

[M5titan]

The matte wrap is significantly easier to care for than matte paint. The matte paint will retain discoloration from bug splatter, bird droppings etc much more than matte wrap. Also, scratches in the matte paint are much harder to buff out or correct. I wouldn't buy a car with matte paint unless I was wrapping it. With that said, the matte wrap will also require at least two coats of ceramic to make it easier to clean. Also with the matte wrap on a gloss paint such as Donington Grey, the installer has to wrap the edges all the way around because if you cut it short, you will have a gloss edge such as on the doors or seams. Obviously unsightly. I have been an Audi guy previously and once I bought the M5 I noticed just how many BMWs are on the road, specifically with nice shiny gloss paint. I am going matte to make the car look more aggressive and unique rather than blending in with every other 5 and 7 Series out there.

[windtendo]

Originally Posted by M5titan

The matte wrap is significantly easier to care for than matte paint. The matte paint will retain discoloration from bug splatter, bird droppings etc much more than matte wrap. Also, scratches in the matte paint are much harder to buff out or correct. I wouldn't buy a car with matte paint unless I was wrapping it. With that said, the matte wrap will also require at least two coats of ceramic to make it easier to clean. Also with the matte wrap on a gloss paint such as Donington Grey, the installer has to wrap the edges all the way around because if you cut it short, you will have a gloss edge such as on the doors or seams. Obviously unsightly. I have been an Audi guy previously and once I bought the M5 I noticed just how many BMWs are on the road, specifically with nice shiny gloss paint. I am going matte to make the car look more aggressive and unique rather than blending in with every other 5 and 7 Series out there.

Interesting and great info! So applying a ceramic coating on top of the matte wrap won't make it shiny? Do you still wax it like normal?

[Carmelle]

Originally Posted by M5titan

The matte wrap is significantly easier to care for than matte paint. The matte paint will retain discoloration from bug splatter, bird droppings etc much more than matte wrap. Also, scratches in the matte paint are much harder to buff out or correct. I wouldn't buy a car with matte paint unless I was wrapping it. With that said, the matte wrap will also require at least two coats of ceramic to make it easier to clean. Also with the matte wrap on a gloss paint such as Donington Grey, the installer has to wrap the edges all the way around because if you cut it short, you will have a gloss edge such as on the doors or seams. Obviously unsightly. I have been an Audi guy previously and once I bought the M5 I noticed just how many BMWs are on the road, specifically with nice shiny gloss paint. I am going matte to make the car look more aggressive and unique rather than blending in with every other 5 and 7 Series out there.

This is the same route I was thinking of going!

With that said, the matte wrap will also require at least two coats of ceramic to make it easier to clean

Is there a specific ceramic coat you'd recommend along with the XPEL Stealth?

[BogeyBoy82]

The Suntek ultra matte has a ceramic hydrophobic coating built in. No need to ceramic coat afterwards.

[M5titan]

Ceramic Pro is the coating of choice on matte wrap. It won't make the matte look glossy. It just adds hydrophobic properties for easier upkeep.

Good example here: https://youtu.be/l67Gi7TLUYs

Wash/wax as normal. In fact, on Ceramic Pro, quick detailer is just as good as wax without as much risk of discoloration. I like Kenotec Showroom Shine for this purpose.

[SpeedyDad]

This will look amazing. Matte greys and silvers work best rather than bold colors IMO.

[Carmelle]

Originally Posted by M5titan

Ceramic Pro is the coating of choice on matte wrap. It won't make the matte look glossy. It just adds hydrophobic properties for easier upkeep.

Good example here: https://youtu.be/l67Gi7TLUYs

Wash/wax as normal. In fact, on Ceramic Pro, quick detailer is just as good as wax without as much risk of discoloration. I like Kenotec Showroom Shine for this purpose.

That's perfect, thank you

Though, you wouldn't want to wax on a matte coating, no?

[M5titan]

The risk is waxing off some of the protective coating that you already have. This is why quick detailer is preferred on the wrap.

[BogeyBoy82]

Quick pics of the end results. Blacking our wheels next

Love how it turned out.


Edit. Can’t post pics. Says I’m missing a security token. Hmmmmm

[M5titan]

Originally Posted by BogeyBoy82

Quick pics of the end results. Blacking our wheels next

Love how it turned out.


Edit. Can’t post pics. Says I’m missing a security token. Hmmmmm

Had the same problem. It's because of file size. Make your pics smaller (I resized to *** x 1300 and kept aspect ratio in PAINT app). It will work.

[BogeyBoy82]

Let’s try this again

Quick shots. Need some black wheels.

[MF Larry]

looks better in the original color by far, the wrap cheapens it imo

[capsfan]

I like it, looks cool

[CarbonFiberCo]

Matte Donnington looks very nice!

[BogeyBoy82]

Originally Posted by Garlic Knots

looks better in the original color by far, the wrap cheapens it imo

That’s exactly why I did it. Really wanted to cheapen it up.

[Ever34]

I think it looks awesome. How much did it set you back?

[Slugsy01]

Looks awesome, I would do this when I get mine but I just can’t stomach the cost on a lease car! Looks great!