I'm finally taking delivery of my SF90 next month and want to keep that Rosso Corsa paint pristine. I’m torn between XPEL Ultimate Plus and STEK DynoShield. Since it’s such a low-slung car, I’m really worried about rock chips and yellowing over time. Which PPF brand offers the best clarity and self-healing properties for a Ferrari?
Honestly, the installer matters way more than the brand for an SF90. Before you drop $8k+, make sure they’re doing a custom bulk cut... basically, you don't want visible seams on those complex curves.
Honestly, the installer matters way more than the brand for an SF90. Before you drop $8k+, make sure they’re doing a custom bulk cut... basically, you don't want visible seams on those complex curves.
Honestly, the installer matters way more than the brand for an SF90. Before you drop $8k+, make sure they’re doing a custom bulk cut... basically, you don't want visible seams on those complex curves.
Story time: I went through this last year with my Pista. I chose [[STEK]] because the top coat technology actually has this hydrophobic finish built in, which is lowkey a game-changer for clarity. Honestly, it keeps that deep red looking *wet* without needing a ceramic coating on top. TL;DR: Go with [[STEK]], you can't go wrong with their gloss levels.
Quick question - how much track time are you actually planning for the SF90? Before I give advice, I've gotta know because high-speed debris is a totally different beast than just highway driving, you know?
I honestly had some negative experiences with basic films on my last car; they just didn't hold up to the heat near the exhaust. If you're looking at safety and longevity, Suntek Ultra is actually a solid alternative to the usual suspects because it's super thick but stays clear.
Suntek Ultra vs XPEL Ultimate Plus:
- Suntek: Highkey better for heat resistance and clarity on deep reds, but can be trickier to install.
- XPEL: Super reliable and most installers know it inside out, but unfortunately I've seen it look a bit 'orange peely' on those complex Ferrari curves if the stretch isn't perfect.
Basically, for a safety-first approach on a low-slung car, I'd almost always go with the thicker Suntek if your installer is legit. Let me know about the track use though, cuz that changes things!! gl
Honestly, the installer matters way more than the brand for an SF90. Before you drop $8k+, make sure they’re doing a custom bulk cut... basically, you don't want visible seams on those complex curves.
Ok so, I've had XPEL Ultimate Plus on my last three cars and honestly it is soooo good for Rosso Corsa. I was worried about yellowing too, but after four years on my 488, the clarity is still basically perfect. Ngl, the self-healing actually works well if you get light swirls—just park it in the sun and they vanish. If your installer is top-tier, XPEL is highkey the way to go for that peace of mind!!
Great info, saved!
To add to the point above: the installer is definitely the most important factor here. Just saw this and wanted to chime in because I've seen some issues with film thickness. Be careful with the SF90 specifically because of the sensors in the front. If the film is too thick or they try to double layer for extra protection against chips, it might mess with the parking sensors or the ADAS tech. I would suggest asking your shop if they've seen any signal interference on these models before they start the job. You basically want to make sure the film choice is fully compatible with the car's tech so you don't get those annoying ghost warnings while you're driving.