What cleaning products for xpel stealth ppf?

macdaddy_o · 12-14-2024, 10:43 PM

I'm having xpel stealth ppf applied to my bsm bmw to get the matte black look. I know it's not for everyone, but I think it looks incredible.

I know others out there have applied matte ppf to their cars.

What cleaning products do you use? I'm especially interested in anything you use for waterless wash. I plan to keep a bottle and micro fibre cloths in my trunk to clean any bird droppings, salt, whatever, that ends up on the car in between washes, especially when they Are near impossible to do in 20 degree weather...

Do you just use the same products you would for matte paint? Or do you use something else for matte ppf?

I will ask the installer what they recommend, but wanted to see what others are using.

Thanx

nazali · 12-15-2024, 01:13 PM

I can talk to this, I've used XPEL PPF and I LOVE IT
on headlights, fog lights and around the wheels

I've run it through touchless car wash, and hand wash, zymol is my preference
also had the car properly details

no issues no yellowing

Just make sure it longer than about 12 days since applying and ytour good

elite_m2 · 12-18-2024, 08:25 PM

Nothing special you really need to do. Just be sure to use ph neutral soap, avoid automatic washes at all cost. If you’re washing it yourself be sure not to get too close to the edges if you’re using a pressure washer. Also avoid any polishes/compounds and clay bar.
Other than that you can top it off with a matte sealant like Gyeon Cure Matte time to time.

12-14-2024, 10:43 PM	#1
macdaddy_o Private 40 Rep 93 Posts Drives: 2023 M5 Competition Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	What cleaning products for xpel stealth ppf? I'm having xpel stealth ppf applied to my bsm bmw to get the matte black look. I know it's not for everyone, but I think it looks incredible. I know others out there have applied matte ppf to their cars. What cleaning products do you use? I'm especially interested in anything you use for waterless wash. I plan to keep a bottle and micro fibre cloths in my trunk to clean any bird droppings, salt, whatever, that ends up on the car in between washes, especially when they Are near impossible to do in 20 degree weather... Do you just use the same products you would for matte paint? Or do you use something else for matte ppf? I will ask the installer what they recommend, but wanted to see what others are using. Thanx
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nazali Major 1417 Rep 1,150 Posts Drives: 230 2020 vert F23 Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Total Wack Job iTrader: (0)	I can talk to this, I've used XPEL PPF and I LOVE IT on headlights, fog lights and around the wheels I've run it through touchless car wash, and hand wash, zymol is my preference also had the car properly details no issues no yellowing Just make sure it longer than about 12 days since applying and ytour good
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elite_m2 New Member 8 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2018 bmw m2 Join Date: Dec 2024 Location: north jersey iTrader: (0)	Nothing special you really need to do. Just be sure to use ph neutral soap, avoid automatic washes at all cost. If you’re washing it yourself be sure not to get too close to the edges if you’re using a pressure washer. Also avoid any polishes/compounds and clay bar. Other than that you can top it off with a matte sealant like Gyeon Cure Matte time to time.
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