Protect the finish you have. Create the finish you want.
Protect factory matte paint or turn gloss paint satin at our Raynham shop, serving Massachusetts and Rhode Island drivers.
XPEL STEALTH is transparent protective film with a satin surface. On factory-matte or satin paint, it adds a replaceable protective layer with a low-sheen appearance. On gloss paint, covered panels become satin while the underlying paint color stays visible.
STEALTH adds a replaceable layer that helps reduce chips, scuffs and light scratches on covered paint. With proper care, it also helps resist staining from common road and environmental contamination.
These two vehicles illustrate different STEALTH applications. Choose a goal if you have one, or explore the coverage below before deciding.
Add a replaceable protective surface while preserving a low-sheen appearance. Conventional polishing can alter factory-matte sheen, making careful protection especially useful.
Plan partial or full coverage after we review the existing finish. Factory finishes vary, so we confirm appearance matching before installation.
Explore Factory-Matte Coverage
Keep your paint color visible while covered panels become satin. Full painted-body coverage creates a consistent exterior finish with protective film over the paint.
A complete conversion brings the panel boundaries, finish and coverage together as one installation plan.
Explore Full-Body Conversion
Create a consistent satin finish across the painted exterior while keeping the original paint color visible. STEALTH adds a protective film layer, installed with preparation and finishing planned for your vehicle.
Sedan / CoupeStarting at $8,495
SUV / TruckStarting at $8,995
These starting prices reflect our preferred full-body conversion method, including additional material, applicable disassembly, and accessible edge wrapping to minimize visible original gloss. Vehicle design, paint condition, specialty surfaces, and areas that cannot be safely accessed are confirmed with your quote.
Our preferred full-body STEALTH conversion is planned to hide as much of the original gloss finish as reasonably possible. We wrap and tuck accessible edges, remove applicable emblems, and use additional film where needed so the satin finish carries farther into panel boundaries and transition areas.
This approach requires more material, disassembly, edge work, and installation time than a standard precut-pattern installation. That additional work is included in our published STEALTH Defense conversion pricing.
A standard-pattern installation is also available when appropriate. It uses less disassembly and follows the film pattern more closely, which can leave more original gloss visible at edges, around emblems, and in areas where the film stops.
Financing is available for qualifying services, subject to approval and current terms.
Explore Financing OptionsProtect the factory matte or satin finish you already have, from the main impact areas to the full painted body. Each package receives a vehicle-specific STEALTH quote.
Full hood, front bumper, and mirror caps.
Protect the main front-impact surfaces.
Request Strike ZoneSelected for your inquiry
Strike Zone plus full front fenders and suitable headlights.
Extend front-end protection for daily driving and highway miles.
Request Front-End DefenseSelected for your inquiry
Front-End Defense plus rocker panels, A-pillars, and the leading roof edge.
Add lower-body and upper-front coverage for greater road-debris exposure.
Request Apex DefenseSelected for your inquiry
Apex Defense plus full doors and rear quarter panels, or applicable truck bedsides.
Broader side protection for the factory finish you want to preserve.
Request Urban ArmorSelected for your inquiry
Full painted-body coverage, with specialty surfaces and headlight suitability confirmed for the vehicle.
Preserve the painted exterior as a complete protection project.
Request Zero ExposureSelected for your inquirySelected covered gloss panels become satin while uncovered panels remain gloss. Plan a deliberate contrast on the hood, roof, mirrors or other chosen areas.
This Tesla Model X is being converted to satin, with some panels still showing the original gloss finish.
Plan My Satin Accents
Careful panel boundaries, accessible edge wrapping and appropriate emblem work help create a more consistent satin appearance. On a gloss-to-satin conversion, we plan where the film stops to reduce visible lines of original gloss. Some original finish can remain visible where panel design limits access.
We inspect the paint, existing film and previous repairs, then wash and decontaminate using preparation suited to the finish. Factory-matte paint is not conventionally polished.
Our preferred conversion uses vehicle-specific patterns, modified precuts and suitable bulk methods to minimize visible original gloss. Where the vehicle allows, we wrap accessible edges and plan clean transitions between panels.
Kickin’ Customs is fully licensed and insured. Installation takes place in our climate-controlled, brightly lit Raynham shop. We inspect the finish panel by panel, review care and plan the complimentary three-week follow-up.
See how protective film takes surface wear and how fine marks can become less visible with warmth. These are general PPF demonstrations.
See the role of film in taking exposure before the painted surface underneath.
Shown on gloss XPEL PPF for visibility. STEALTH also has a self-healing topcoat for fine surface marks; deep cuts and punctures do not self-heal.
Explore our STEALTH work across different paint colors, body styles and protection plans, from performance cars to luxury vehicles, SUVs and trucks.
| Option | Appearance | Main purpose |
|---|---|---|
| XPEL STEALTH | Satin, with the underlying paint color visible | Protect factory matte or create a low-sheen finish with protective film |
| Gloss PPF | Clear gloss | Keep the original gloss appearance with protective film |
| Matte or satin vinyl wrap | A broad range of colors and finishes | Appearance changes and styling flexibility |
| Color PPF | A new color or finish | Color change combined with protective film |
An appropriate ceramic coating can improve water repellency and make routine cleaning easier without intentionally adding gloss. It complements the protective film rather than replacing it.
Wait seven days before washing and allow approximately two to three weeks for settling. Use pH-neutral soap, clean wash media and matte-safe maintenance products.
Avoid conventional polishing, abrasive compounds and gloss-enhancing products. Remove bugs, bird droppings, sap and road contamination promptly. Keep pressure-washer nozzles at least three feet from film edges.
Read the PPF Care GuideFull-body STEALTH conversions and extended factory-matte protection projects may take multiple days. We confirm timing with your vehicle-specific quote.
Loaner vehicles: Available for qualifying multi-day installations of $1,995 or more, subject to availability.
Uber assistance: Up to $80 round trip under the existing program. Transportation is confirmed when scheduling.
Financing: Available for qualifying services, subject to approval and current terms.
Explore FinancingQualifying STEALTH installations carry a 10-year limited manufacturer warranty. Product terms, exclusions and care requirements apply.
Review XPEL Warranty DetailsThe complimentary three-week inspection is required for Kickin’ Customs workmanship coverage. We check settling, edges, alignment and any installation concerns.
Schedule Your Follow-UpQualifying original installations of $495 or more include one-time assistance of up to $250 toward replacement for the original customer. Insurance claims are excluded. Written eligibility terms apply.
Read Replacement Benefit TermsRead the latest Google reviews from our customers.
STEALTH creates a satin, low-sheen surface. Matte PPF is a common term for this type of film. Its transparent finish keeps your underlying paint color visible while changing gloss panels to satin.
Yes. It adds a replaceable protective surface while preserving a low-sheen appearance. Factory finishes vary in sheen and texture, so we review the appearance before confirming partial or full coverage.
Full painted-body STEALTH coverage gives gloss paint a consistent satin appearance. Accents deliberately change selected panels to satin while uncovered panels remain gloss.
Conventional polishing can create shiny spots or uneven sheen on matte paint and satin film. We use finish-appropriate preparation and recommend matte-safe maintenance products.
Its topcoat can soften fine scratches, wash marks and light surface scuffs with warmth. Deep cuts, punctures and damage that penetrates the film do not self-heal, and the process does not repair paint underneath.
Professional removal is recommended, and an affected section can often be replaced panel by panel. Repaired, repainted or poorly bonded paint can carry additional removal risk, so we review the starting condition before installation.
STEALTH helps reduce many chips, scuffs and light scratches, but severe impacts can damage the film and paint beneath it. Film does not prevent dents or collisions and does not repair existing paint damage.
A coating designed for matte or satin film can improve water repellency and make routine cleaning easier without intentionally adding gloss. Use pH-neutral soap, clean wash media and matte-safe products, and avoid abrasive or gloss-enhancing treatments. The coating complements the film’s physical protection.
Qualifying STEALTH installations carry a 10-year limited manufacturer warranty, subject to product terms and exclusions. Kickin’ Customs workmanship coverage separately requires the complimentary three-week inspection. Replacement assistance has its own written eligibility terms.
Yes. It gives daily-driven factory-matte paint a replaceable protective surface above a finish that cannot be conventionally polished. It also lets a gloss-paint owner combine a satin appearance with physical paint protection.
STEALTH Defense full painted-body gloss-to-satin conversion starts at $8,495 for a sedan or coupe and $8,995 for an SUV or truck. Factory-matte protection packages and satin accents are quoted separately for your vehicle and selected coverage.
Full-body STEALTH conversions and extended factory-matte protection projects may take multiple days. We confirm your drop-off and completion window with your vehicle-specific quote.
Yes. Tell us the year, make and model, along with any details about the current finish and the result you want. You can leave the optional goal and package choices open, and we will help you plan the installation.
All installations take place at Kickin’ Customs, 244 North Main Street, Raynham, MA 02767. We serve Southeastern Massachusetts, Taunton, Bridgewater, Plymouth County, the Attleboro area, the South Shore and Rhode Island. Call 617-431-6858 or use the quote form to plan your visit.
Tell us what you drive, the finish you have and the result you want. We’ll help plan your STEALTH coverage and provide a vehicle-specific quote.
Kickin’ CustomsServing Southeastern Massachusetts, Taunton, Bridgewater, Plymouth County, the Attleboro area, the South Shore and Rhode Island. All installations take place at our Raynham shop.
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