XPEL Ultimate Plus vs STEK DYNOshield- WATCH ME DESTROY THIS BENZ TRUNK - Self Healing - Damage test

The Paint Protection Film comparison | XPEL vs STEK. Which is better?????
I've been working with XPEL for quite some time now and know that this film is hands down one of the best on the market, if not the best. But with all this buzz around STEK, I had to try it out. Recently at the shop we wrapped a 2019 G63 AMG in STEK DYNOshield, and I was pretty impressed. Clarity was great, great hydrophobics on it, glue was forgiving to even allow novice installers apply it properly, it was strong enough not to lift around edges.... heck.... it had all the qualities I look for in PPF to recommend to my customers.
So I decided to do a test on my own project car, a 2000 Mercedes Benz SL500. The trunk that I did this test on is being replaced, as it had rust around the 3rd brake light, and is bent around one of the corners. I have a perfect condition trunk already, so i really don't care what happens to this trunk. Perfect painted surface to do a test like this.
This is some random testing I did between the XPEL and STEK DYNOshield PPF. I applied two pieces of each protective film side by side and did the same tests on both.
EDIT**** The XPEL sandpaper did NOT come out with the heatgun, even though I said it did in the video. It was difficult for me to see as I was looking at the camera's viewfinder. Both films performed amazing!
Hope you guys enjoy the video.
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[@vosedon]

Thank you taking the time on this.

[@zoommonkey]

Thank you for this comparison!

[@adnan-khan]

Superb video, so glad to be a subscriber. I just bought a load of STEK for my new car, looking forward to applying it later. This has been a useful video. Thanks.

[@cbn1362]

How was Stek? Satisfied?

[@guy6345]

How is it faring so far ?

[@guy6345]

@@cbn1362 it's doing fine, just not happy with installer, they don't do proper maintenance during washing ,stek need to put more effort in educating their authorized installers how to care for Ppf during maintenance check

[@Pinkie007]

Bro thank you *so much* for making this video!

[@yesmanhk]

thank you , i just ask around about PPF and xpel vs stek. still thinking about. xpel with matt or stek , cost almost the same. some ppl say xpel getting yellow after 4 mth+ , no idea

[@DacAL_8]

I have a 3M PPF that was installed back in 2008 and still clear (no yellowing) I assume both of these newer PPF product will do the same.

[@RideTheTrack]

super video thank you!

[@jeremysmith6905]

Looking to replace the clear bra on my 2016 Corvette so this was timely!

[@doriangray2020]

Bras is so 90’s. You must be a boomer!!

[@eurospec905]

Do you now offer STEK DYNOshield ppf for customers if they request it? Or do you prefer Suntek vs. XPEL? Thanks!

[@b18citr]

I was enjoying this until you came back at the last minute with that snapon slot driver and tried to impale the trunk. If only you could see my facial expression 🤣

[@Jonzie00101]

Stek is by far the best in the industry. It's like butter to install and has incredable stretch. As for rock chips, when 3m pro series and xpel ultimate take a bad rock chip it rips out a chip size chunk of film with it. Stek rock chips don't do this because it's less rigid than other films and has more give. I have had no warranty claims since switching over to Stek a year ago... none! Also, using a torch over a heat gun is a great way to remove scratches faster and more effectively but only if done by an experienced installer as to not burn through film and paint. Informative video. That screwdriver was frightening though!

[@willardarmbruster8111]

Good info. Thanks

[@sgtfoo]

Compare heat gun healing to hot water healing, maybe?

[@plesminestiker.ppfsurabaya]

Amazing 😎

[@IcarusTECH]

Careful if you get Xpel products anywhere. The main company does NOT stand behind its product with its so called life time warranty on its tint or its dealers (or customers for that matter.) I had to go thru mediation and threaten to sue them just to get a refund on the brutal issues I had with one of their dealers that damaged my car and did a piss poor job. The tint they used also was not optically clear and had an orange peel to it.

[@wwftheman316]

you need to do a new one with Xpel Ultimate Fusion

[@john4iraq]

Great video, I’m planning to add it to my new semi truck that I’m in the process to order but I was wondering how long this film would last in a semi truck that will operate in all terrain and weather conditions because I travel all across the country?

[@JuanCarlosYes]

You can double-stack the PPF in high-impact areas and you could just replace the second layer as needed. The one at the bottom should last some 10 years, I'd argue.

[@hasanalothman27]

what is the software and plotter your using ? do you prefer software ?

[@aussie8114]

Hairdryer is way more safe than heat gun. I learned that the hard way when the film melted.

[@purplefurture6960]

If the sun +40 so we dont need to use that hair dryer to increase the healing ?

[@jose09841]

How much less damage if there is Ceramic Pro on top of the XPel Ultimate Plus?? I have both, the Ceramic pro adds the shine and hydrophic properties on top of the protection.

[@rodstawaa]

jose09841 absolutely none

[@pininfarina5758]

I don't think ceramic coating provides much of a protection against this level of physical damage..

[@gunesinan814]

Your question proves that Ceramic Pro is a good marketing company 😁

[@creamfalcon]

@@rodstawaa Thank you for this comment. I got full XPEL on my Shelby and when I heard people pay MORE to do ceramic over the film that made zero sense to me. The only value I see in ceramic pro is on the wheels to somewhat protect and/or clean brake dust easier.

[@rodstawaa]

@@creamfalcon absolutely. A top grade PPF will have hydrophobic self healing properties build in. Not only will a coating not add much to the PPF in my experience it doesn’t bond well to PPF either as the PPF is designed to resist bonding of foreign materials.

[@ericwigginton]

I've used both films but I find Xpel more user friendly to install. Havent had much experience with the longevity of suntek but in very impressed with what it was able to withstand.

[@ThePPFChannel]

SunTek or STEK? Mind you, this is supposed to be the 2nd generation of STEK DYNOshield (Feb 2019 order date)

[@ericwigginton]

@@ThePPFChannel I meant stek my mistake

[@tatligil]

@@ThePPFChannel How do i know that the Stek 1st or 2nd generation? is there a phrase about the 2nd generation on the box?

[@tatligil]

@Autowerkes Exclusive How do i know that the Stek 1st or 2nd generation? is there a phrase about the 2nd generation on the box?

[@pepepepepe33]

Sorry if you answered this in the video, but is stek available for anyone to buy? Can't seem to find it anywhere.

[@DanRoBurton]

I contacted them and they said that they are currently only selling to companies.

[@timford44]

I think I cried a little bit when he used the screwdriver.

[@studentthestruggler9099]

Can u suggest what width i should buy xpel rol so that i can cover my full body honda accord 2020 sports

[@RonMiki8]

thanks for doing this to your own hood for us to see👊👊

[@hanzelnuts8446]

Wow! Great video. Thank you for the demonstration. Do they cost the same? I was planning to give my Tesla Model 3 a full PPF with Xpel. One of the shop told me to go with Stek because the Xpel gets yellow quicker. Is this true?

[@syvang2334]

Xpel will not turn yellow even if it did xpel will warranty the film.

[@RayNLA]

Which film did you go with?

[@hanzelnuts8446]

@@RayNLA Xpel. My car still look friggin badass in Xpel stealth 17 months later. 😁

[@SuperSuperPork]

@@syvang2334 thats a good joke.... try to ever get Xpel to honor their warranty. . .

[@JRCarReviews]

Self healing part was disappointing to be honest it never healed up.

[@rolson627]

Think u went harder on the aztec there bud

[@matreyia]

Damn, that hurt to watch.

[@smith_grind5269]

Which is the more optically clear? I have a black car and looking for maximum clarity.

[@ethanhaessig5840]

That mostly depends on your installer. Proper prep and installation will ultimately decide clarity. I’d some almost all the films are the same in clarity unless you’re using absolute junk material

[@Pure3nrg]

8mil or 10mil PPF?

[@rolson627]

Looks like it out proformed on the scratch test every time though...

[@fieldtrailer]

I'm assuming after all that, you are trying to show a cbeaper product works as well as XPEL? What is cost difference for a full front bra?

[@Barbosa81]

Stek is more expensive then Xpel !!

[@Barbosa81]

@Thomas Jefferson Never Had problems with Xpel

[@Barbosa81]

@Thomas Jefferson I don`t know how 3M installs, but I`ve had to remove and it was the worst job of my life. they are really bad with getting yellow too...

[@mikem2403]

The Xpel seemed to not show scratches as much, but both protected the paint equally from what I can see.

[@Sky1]

I saw this on Star Trek, you need to rotate your modulation frequency so they cannot adapt

[@alphaboy1872]

We are the Borg... lower your shields and prepare to be assimilated.

[@AhmedAdel-wr6pg]

finally wich better i need direct answer please ?

[@notbabyrodney7040]

I’ve installed both and I like the ease of installation of Stek and the fact the Stek has the ceramic like top coat is a no brainer, also the gloss of it is off the charts

[@RMZNSVR]

you can recommend Carlike from China as well. it should each fine also test china product and Xpel. Thanks

[@easterlake]

If you applied one of these products, and after 10 years of gravel hitting them, you had to replace the film. How would that price ( 2 layers) compare to having your hood or bumper repainted?

[@AELiev]

The point is not to see whats cheaper- repainting or PPF. The point is to preserve factory paint as well as possible, because nothing can ever replicate it.

[@qleap99]

And I would say, factory paint or not, the value is in how the vehicle looks from year one through 9 with PPF versus naked paint.

[@rkgsd]

Repainted surfaces never look exactly the shame as the factory paint, therefore it's best to protect the original paint for as long as possible.

[@WebbedPete]

??? XPEL says warm water is good for healing, and lacquer thinner as a good solvent...

[@mrb6144]

So stek is the better one

[@joewaz100]

To me it looks like stek did better.

[@dremmettbrown361]

Got an expel on my car, good for little daily rocks or scratchs, but any knife or cutter will break tru .. if a f£@^%r decides to damage your car

[@francoisperron2611]

Hello, i am also using xpel but my saler told me that the ultimate 7 is as good as any 8mm ppf... what did you experienced about it? Tanks a lot!

[@jcnavarro]

great video.... but I stick to 3M, the inventor of PPF.

[@RayNLA]

3m isn’t what it used to be

[@4035andrew]

That's why I dropped it. They've been left behind

[@andresc5915]

Car condoms

[@AnonyMous-jf4lc]

Annnnnnnd the truck lid is junk.....

[@RaymondLo84]

the clear winner is... the original clear coat

[@gk9417]

I wish they would answer the comments So some effort please You do get paid for your videos ✌️