Ford Raptor F-150 · Matte PPF, Ceramic Tint, Ceramic Coating

Ford Raptor F-150 Matte PPF, Ceramic Tint, Ceramic Coating — photo 3 — Hussle Customz Los Angeles

Ford Raptor F-150 Matte PPF, Ceramic Tint, Ceramic Coating — photo 4 — Hussle Customz Los Angeles

Ford Raptor F-150 Matte PPF, Ceramic Tint, Ceramic Coating — photo 5 — Hussle Customz Los Angeles

About this build

This Ford Raptor F-150 came through our Los Angeles studio as a utility platform build — truck and SUV bodies see harsher use than a sport sedan, so the priority is durable coverage at the impact zones. The matte finish is the call when the owner wants the car to read low-profile under daylight and refuse to flash highlights at night. Multi-service builds are sequenced deliberately — one finish has to fully cure before the next one goes on top, so the schedule reflects that order.

This performance truck was built for real use, so the focus was protecting the exterior while giving it a more controlled finish. We applied matte paint protection film across the body, added ceramic tint for heat rejection, and finished the exterior with a ceramic coating for easier maintenance. In Los Angeles and surrounding freeway conditions, trucks like this see constant debris exposure, especially on the front end and lower body. The installation had to stay even across large, upright panels and aggressive fender shapes. The most critical areas were the hood edge, front bumper, and bedside flares.

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What we used on this Ford

Premium 8 mil PPF — self-healing urethane with a ceramic-infused topcoat. Matte, gloss, and colour variants available; plotter-cut from a digital pattern for the exact body panel.
Premium ceramic window film — 99% UV rejection, ~80% IR heat rejection on darker shades, no metallic layer (so phone, GPS, and cabin radar stay clean). Plotter-cut, never hand-cut on the glass.
Professional SiO₂ ceramic coating — 9H surface hardness, hydrophobic, multi-year durability when paired with our prep wash and clay-bar decontamination.

Why these finishes were combined

Ford builds with several finishes work when each layer is planned in sequence: paint protection film keeps the exterior factory-perfect against road debris and UV, while ceramic tint cuts the heat soak that California sun pushes into a closed cabin; PPF stops the impact and chemical hits, ceramic coating sits on top so washing the car takes a fraction of the time and grime does not bake in.

What to expect after the install

PPF cure window: avoid pressure-washing the wrapped panels for the first 7 days. Hand-wash only for the first 30 days. Properly cared for, the film holds its self-healing properties for 8–10 years.
Ceramic tint cure: keep the windows up for 3–5 days while the film fully dries. Small water pockets are normal during cure and disappear on their own. Lifetime warranty against fading and bubbling.
Ceramic coating maintenance: first wash at 7 days, then a regular pH-neutral wash every 2–3 weeks keeps the hydrophobic layer active for the rated lifespan.

Every Ford build at our Los Angeles studio includes a written aftercare brief and direct text-line access to the installer for the first month. Questions about your specific build — get a quote or call (424) 207-4435.