Vehicle: 2013 Iridium Silver C63 Black Series
Mileage: only a few hundred, so he is doing it right - before rock chips accumulate!

Project:

Satin Guard full vehicle
SATIN GUARD is a paint protection film from Prestige Film Technologies that gives it a nice satin sheen. What's very unique about this product compared to others we have used and tested is that it has what the manufacturer calls Dual Tone Technology, which gives a satin metallic look in direct sunlight and in lower lighting conditions a mattish effect. Do not get confused between Satin Guard and matte vinyl. This product is the same thickness as paint protection film and is translucent in color (clear) vs. matte vinyl, which is a thin colored piece of laminate.

To learn more about Satin Guard, just Google "Satin Guard" or visit the manufacturer's website for more information: prestige-films.com

SPECTRA PHOTOSYNC
Welcome to the latest technology in window tint. It was not long ago that ceramic tint was the #1 product on the market just 6-7 years ago. We have been testing this product since 2008 and finally gave the thumbs up to carrying this product. So what makes it different from all the tints on the market? Simple, significant heat reduction without needing to go dark. Spectra PhotoSync blocks out 98.5% of infrared rays, which accounts for 53% of the solar spectrum. Most window tint on the market only blocks 20%-30% of infrared (heat) and even ceramic films block 70%-85% depending on manufacturer and shade.

And even more significantly is the technology does not use any metals that can affect wireless transmission signals. Even some ceramic tints would affect signals such as keyless entry systems in Audis and BMWs (just google "ceramic tint affecting keyless entry").

Whether you choose to go with Spectra PhotoSync 65% or 45%, they both would reject 98.5% of infrared rays. To learn more about this film, just google "Spectra PhotoSync" and you will find various tests we have run and also project photos.

On this C63 Black Series, we will be installing Spectra PhotoSync65 on the front two windows and 55% on the rear 3 glasses. Since the Black Series' only come with a Pano roof, it can get quite hot, so it was a wise decision of the owner to go with 45% on the glass roof.

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I am following this closely as I am thinking of doing the same to my 13 Black Series.

 

Satin Guard installation in process. Here are some progress photos!

 

For those who are unaware what Satin Guard is.....first of all, it is not vinyl. It is of the same material from traditional paint protection film (aka clear bra), so it protects like it. It is a translucent product that comes with a 2 tone effect. In direct sunlight, there are satin metallic flakes that are visible and in ambient lighting, it looks matte.

Installation pictures of Satin Guard paint protection film.

 

Looks like a stressful, frustrating, and extremely time consuming job!

 

Very intriguing! What is the product retail price, and shop time to do this car?

 

Installation rates will vary from region to region. ...for anyone outside of our coverage area, contact the manufacturer to see who in your neighborhood carries Satin Guard (prestige-films.com). One of the representatives from Prestige Film Technologies (vtran@prestige-films.com)

 

Photos rolling on in as the car is now completed and going home! Outdoor photos coming soon!

 

Have to protect the rear diffusers as they are painted and will get chipped over time


Not to mention the front lip spoiler. All of the black painted portions of the car, we protected them with ClearGuardX, which gives a nice contrast to Satin Guard on the rest of the car.

 

 

 

 

How similar is this to installing a vinyl wrap? Question being could a reputable vinyl wraps company install this with ease?

 

Nice job! Sweet car. Need some better photos I think. I'm thinking of wrapping my upcoming black S8.. can't decide for regular vs satin wrap.

 

Since you are in Northern California, give us a buzz to schedule for a consultation so that you may see in person what Satin Guard looks like in person.