Code Orange XPEL Clear vs Stealth (Photos)

[planetMalone]

I ordered a couple of samples from XPEL. Here are links to the samples I got:

Clear: https://www.xpel.com/ULTIMATE-PLUS-Paint-Protection-Film-Custom-Length
Stealth: https://www.xpel.com/STEALTH-Paint-Protection-Film-Custom-Length

Some notes on my test:

1. Both samples were 12in x 24in
2. It’s really hard to capture the orange in the photos. These were taken right next to each other, and the difference is still significant.
3. I wasn’t going for perfection, so there are a couple of air bubbles/ dust.

Clear


Stealth

 

[Stan G]

I'm not a fan of CO but it looks like the matte is the way to go!

 

[2slo4u]

My vote is for matte

 

[Littlefx4]

Matte all the way.

 

[Russ103]

My honest opinion?

When I see matte, I think they forgot the clear coat at the factory paint booth and sold the vehicle at a huge discount.

 

[planetMalone]

I'm not a fan of CO but it looks like the matte is the way to go!

Have you seen it in person? I wouldn’t have gotten it unless I had. I haven’t seen a single photo or video that has shown what it really looks like.

 

[Torchy]

Have you seen it in person? I wouldn’t have gotten it unless I had. I haven’t seen a single photo or video that has shown what it really looks like.

Funny I agree. Saw it for the first time the other day. Took a few pics and was looking at the truck and then screen at same time and they were different.

Liked it better in real life.

 

[planetMalone]

Funny I agree. Saw it for the first time the other day. Took a few pics and was looking at the truck and then screen at same time and they were different.

Liked it better in real life.

Before seeing it, I thought, “Why is this called Code Orange? It’s more red than orange.” Then I saw it in person, and as my dealer called it, it’s “punch you in the face” orange.

This is much closer, but CO is nicer IMO.

 

[Raptor R]

I'm not a fan of CO but it looks like the matte is the way to go!

Same, not a fan…but the Stealth looks way better.

 

[Floyd554]

Code Orange is incredible. I had no doubts what color to get when I placed my order. Photos are not able to capture the actual color appropriately. As far as the wrap goes that come down to personal preference. I’d go clear.