Full Car PPF on this brand new 2025 Yukon
Jesse Xiong • April 29, 2025
Project Spotlight: Full Matte + Ceramic Coating on a 2025 GMC Yukon
At Humble Crew Auto Spa, we love turning heads with our transformations—and our latest project was no exception. This brand-new 2025 GMC Yukon rolled into our Plano, TX studio looking fresh, but the owner wanted something more: a full matte stealth look with long-lasting protection. Here’s how we brought that vision to life.
Step 1: Surface Prep – The Foundation of a Flawless Finish
Before any film or coating goes on a vehicle, proper surface prep is crucial. We started by thoroughly washing and decontaminating the Yukon's factory gloss paint. This included:
-Snow foam bath
-Iron Decontamtion to remove embedded iron particles in the paint
-Clay bar treatment, which removes embedded contamination that isn't removed with a wash
-Wheels, tires, trim (like the front grill), headlights, and all panels underneath are cleaned
This process ensures that every surface is perfectly clean and smooth for optimal film adhesion.
Step 2: Disassembly
When we are doing full body matte PPF, it's important to remove trim and badges to get a seamless installation of the film over the panels. We removed door handles, mirrors, badges, and trim to ensure a clean tuck of all our PPF. This gives the installation not only great looks, but far better durability over time. Without exposed edges, the film is far less likely to catch and lift, improving its longevity on this car's paint.
When we are doing full body matte PPF, it's important to remove trim and badges to get a seamless installation of the film over the panels. We removed door handles, mirrors, badges, and trim to ensure a clean tuck of all our PPF. This gives the installation not only great looks, but far better durability over time. Without exposed edges, the film is far less likely to catch and lift, improving its longevity on this car's paint.
Step 3: Full-Body Matte PPF Installation
Next came the star of the show: a full-body Paint Protection Film (PPF) in a matte finish. We used Ultrafit Matte, which gives the vehicle that stealthy, satin look while offering top-tier protection against Rock chips, Road debris, Scratches, and Scuffs.
Step 4: Reassembly
Now that all the film has been laid, tucked, and post heated to lock in the edges, it's time to reassemble the trim and badges. We reinstall everything we removed in step 2, and make sure all switches and lights are functioning as normal. For badges, we reattach them to the vehicle using premade templates of the badges (that we made before removal).
Step 5: Ceramic Coating Over Matte PPF
With the matte PPF installed, we locked in the look and boosted the durability with a Nxtzen Elite ceramic coating. This specialized formula is made specifically for matte and satin finishes. It adds:
-Hydrophobic properties for easier cleaning, especially on matte.
-Enhanced stain resistance from bird droppings, tree sap, and road tar.
-Deepening of the matte texture and sheen
This step ensures that the Yukon's stealth finish won’t fade or wear prematurely, even in Texas heat.
After one last quality check under our lighting rig, the Yukon was ready to be revealed—and the results speak for themselves.
Every panel—from the hood and fenders to the doors and rear liftgate—was carefully wrapped by our trained installers. Matte PPF doesn’t just change the look; it transforms the entire personality of the vehicle.
Why Matte PPF + Ceramic Coating is the Perfect Combo
This project shows what’s possible when paint protection meets style. Matte PPF gives your vehicle a custom, high-end look while ceramic coating protects that investment long-term. The combination delivers:
✅ Custom Appearance
✅ Rock-Solid Protection
✅ Low-Maintenance Cleaning
✅ Long-Term Value
