Paint protection film
Stealth PPF
Installed in Wailuku: the same rock-chip protection as clear film, with a satin finish you cannot get from paint without a respray. Reversible, and planned panel by panel.
- 5 · 45 Google reviews
- Wailuku, HI
Short answer
Stealth PPF is matte paint protection film. Offshore Window Tinting installs ProLayers matte PPF as its stealth film at the shop in Wailuku. It converts gloss paint to a satin finish while protecting against rock chips, scratches and road debris exactly like clear PPF, and it can be removed to return the car to gloss.
Key takeaways
- Matte PPF changes the sheen of covered paint; the color underneath still shows through, so the result varies by paint color and is reviewed on a physical sample first.
- It protects like clear film: rock chips, scratches, bug etching and road debris on every covered panel.
- It is reversible. Professional removal returns the factory gloss.
- Matte film shows what is under it, so paint correction before installation is the normal recommendation.
- Care is different from gloss: no wax, no polish, no glaze. Those fill the texture and leave shiny patches.
Options
Selected panels
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- Hood and roof for a two-tone look, or any agreed set of panels
- Finish and transition review on the car
- Vehicle inspection and project quote
Full front in stealth
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- Hood, fenders, bumper and mirrors in matte film
- Rest of the car stays gloss
- Same impact-zone coverage as our clear full front
Full vehicle
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- Every eligible painted panel in matte film
- Panel-by-panel plan with wrapped edges where the panel allows
- Sample review of film on your color
- Paint correction before install
How it works
- 01Inspect
We look at the paint under lights, note prior paintwork, and talk through the look you want: full satin, a two-tone hood and roof, or just a matte front end.
- 02Sample and plan
You see a physical ProLayers matte sample on your actual paint color, because satin over black and satin over silver are different cars. We document every panel and transition.
- 03Correct
Swirls and scratches read through matte film, so the paint is corrected before any film goes on.
- 04Plot and install
Patterns are computer-cut for your exact vehicle so no blade touches your paint. Film is applied wet and squeegeed panel by panel.
- 05Review and care
We inspect for consistent sheen across every panel, then walk you through matte-specific care: how to wash it, what never to put on it.
What's specific to this vehicle
- Finish
- ProLayers matte PPF is our stealth film. The sheen also shifts with the paint color under it, which is why we review a sample on the car rather than a swatch book.
- Coverage
- Full vehicle is the clean answer because every transition is film to film. Partial coverage works when the gloss-to-matte edge lands on a natural break: a hood edge, a roof seam, a bumper-to-fender gap. We avoid mid-panel transitions.
- Paint prep
- Matte film diffuses light, so it hides nothing. Dealer-wash swirls, water spots and prior touch-up all show. Expect a Stage 1 or Stage 2 paint correction before the film on most cars.
- Care
- Hand wash with a pH-neutral shampoo, dry with a clean microfiber, and remove bird droppings and bugs promptly. No wax, polish, sealant or glaze. Use matte-specific detail sprays only.
What stealth film is
Stealth PPF is the matte version of paint protection film: the same polyurethane film that stops rock chips on a clear full front, with a top layer textured to diffuse light instead of reflecting it. Put it on gloss black and you get satin black. The color is still your paint; only the sheen changes.
That is the difference between stealth PPF and a matte black wrap, which is a thin vinyl color change with no real impact protection.
Offshore installs ProLayers matte PPF as its stealth film.
Why we insist on a sample
Matte film does not look the same on every car. Over black and dark gray it is deep and dramatic; over other colors the effect changes with the paint. So before we quote a full conversion, we lay a physical sample on your hood under shop light and daylight. If you love it, we plan the panels. If you don’t, you have lost ten minutes instead of a few thousand dollars.
Full car or partial
A full conversion is the cleanest result because every transition is film to film and the wrapped edges disappear. Partial stealth works when the gloss-to-matte edge falls on a natural break.
Hood and roof in matte against gloss sides is the classic partial, especially on black and dark gray trucks and on BMW M, Mercedes-AMG and Porsche models; see Porsche PPF for model-specific coverage.
A matte front end alone (hood, fenders, bumper, mirrors) is also possible, but the A-pillar and door-edge transition has to be planned on the car, and we will tell you honestly if your car’s panel gaps make it look unfinished.
Prep and install
Matte film hides nothing. Light scatters off the textured top layer, and every swirl, water spot and dealer touch-up under it shows. On most cars a Stage 1 or Stage 2 paint correction comes first.
Patterns are computer-plotted for your exact vehicle, so no razor blade touches your paint. Film goes on wet, is squeegeed flat panel by panel, and edges are wrapped wherever the panel allows. Scheduling and post-install care are confirmed once we have reviewed the car and the panel plan.
Living with matte film
Gloss care habits will ruin a matte finish. Wax, sealant, polish and glaze fill the texture and leave shiny, blotchy patches. Hand wash with a pH-neutral shampoo, dry with clean microfiber, and skip brush car washes. Bird droppings and bug splatter should come off promptly, and only matte-specific detail sprays belong on the film.
The film is also reversible: professional removal returns the factory gloss, which keeps a leased or collector car’s resale intact.
Deciding between stealth and gloss
If the question is protection, both films do the same job. If the question is look, read stealth vs gloss PPF, then book a sample review. Bring the car on a sunny day if you can; matte looks different outside than under shop lights, and we want you to see both before you decide.
Questions
Which matte PPF do you install?
ProLayers matte PPF. It is the stealth film Offshore installs.
Will matte PPF match factory matte paint?
Close, not identical. Sheen depends on the film, the paint color under it and the light. We put a sample on the car before quoting so you see the actual result.
Does stealth PPF protect as well as clear PPF?
Yes. It is the same type of polyurethane film with a matte top layer. Rock chips, scratches, bug etching and road debris are stopped the same way on every covered panel.
Can it be removed?
Yes. Professional removal returns the factory gloss paint underneath. We discuss removal based on paint condition and the history of the car.
What colors look best in stealth?
Black, dark gray and dark blue get the dramatic satin look most people picture. Lighter colors work too; the sample review on your paint shows you how it reads.
How much does matte PPF cost?
It is quoted per vehicle after the sample review, because the finish and the panel plan drive the material and the hours. For reference, our clear ProLayers full front starts from $2,249 and a clear full body from $6,499.89; matte projects are quoted on their own after the sample review.
Should I get paint correction first?
Yes. The film locks in the paint condition and matte film shows everything under it. Correction first is the normal recommendation on anything that has been through a brush car wash.
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