Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 250 Stealth PPF in Perth (XPEL) | Full Body Self‑Healing Paint Protection Film

TL;DR (Prado 250 full body Stealth in Perth)

What we did: Full body XPEL Stealth PPF, then ceramic coating over the film.

What you get: A uniform satin finish that’s protected from stone chips, scuffs, and day-to-day washing marks.

Self‑healing (simple version): light wash swirls can fade away with heat (sun or warm water). Deep damage won’t “heal”, but the film usually takes the hit so the paint doesn’t.

If you want this for your Prado: send a few photos + your model and we’ll recommend coverage and timing.

Why Prado 250s get damaged fast in Perth

Most paint damage isn’t dramatic. It’s the small stuff that adds up: tiny chips on the front, scuffs along the lower doors, and swirl marks from washing a dusty car.

The Prado 250 has a tall, upright front end and big flat sides—so it catches plenty of what Perth roads throw at it. Even if you never leave the bitumen, it still happens.

• Freeway driving: loose stones and roadworks = chips on the front
• Lower sides: sills and doors pick up scuffs and road rash
• Beach + sand: looks great on weekends, rough on finishes
• Sun: strong UV slowly dulls paint and plastics over time

Self-healing PPF: what it means in real life

PPF sits on top of the paint like a clear shield. With XPEL, the surface can “relax” when it gets warm, so light wash swirls often fade away. In Perth, the sun does a lot of that work for you.

It’s not magic. Deep cuts that go through the film won’t disappear. But the big win is this: most everyday marks hit the film, not the factory paint.

Why XPEL Stealth on a Prado 250 (and when Gloss makes more sense)

Stealth is for people who want a satin finish (not shiny) and want the car to stay looking “even” with normal use.

It keeps the colour the same, but changes the reflection. On a Prado, it suits the shape and hides day-to-day dust and water spotting better than gloss.

If you love a wet, glossy “just detailed” look, you’d usually pick XPEL Ultimate Fusion (Gloss PPF) instead.

• Stealth: satin finish, looks consistent day to day, great for family/touring use
• Gloss: maximum shine and depth, best if you want a “showroom” look

Full body coverage: what it protects (and why it’s the “set and forget” option)

A front kit is a great start. But on a big 4WD like a Prado, the sides and rear cop plenty of wear too—especially if it’s used like a Prado is meant to be used.

Full body means every painted panel is protected. It also means one uniform finish everywhere, rather than a “protected front end” and a worn-looking midsection a year later.

If you want a simpler overview of coverage options first, see our packages page.

• Front bar + bonnet + guards (chips start here)
• Mirrors + A‑pillars (high impact zones)
• Doors + sills/rockers (scuffs and road rash)
• Rear quarters + tailgate area (parking and loading knocks)

Front impact zones on the Prado 250 (where chips start)

If you’ve owned any SUV or 4WD in WA, you’ve seen it: the first chips show up on the bonnet edge, then the guards, then the front bar.

That’s why we’re picky about alignment and edges here—because these are the panels you look at every time you walk up to the car.

Ceramic coating over Stealth PPF (why we did it)

Ceramic coating isn’t there to stop stones—that’s what PPF is for.

We added ceramic over the Stealth film for one reason: it makes the car easier to keep clean. Dirt releases faster, rinsing is quicker, and drying is less work. That matters in Perth where you can go from clean to dusty in a day.

On a satin finish, it also helps keep the look more consistent between washes.

If you’re deciding between film and ceramic, here’s the simplest way to think about it: PPF protects against impact and scuffs, and ceramic coating makes cleaning easier. On this Prado, we did both.

Rear impacts and “daily use” damage (why full body pays off)

The back half of a family 4WD cops plenty: parking, loading gear, kids’ bikes, tight garages, and little bumps you don’t notice until you do a proper wash.

Full body coverage means the rear looks as good as the front for years, not just the first few months.

The Wraptory process (full body Stealth PPF on a Prado 250)

This is the part most people don’t see. A full body job isn’t “stick film on, done”. It’s prep, patience, clean edges, and checking everything once it settles.

Stealth is especially unforgiving if you rush it, because the satin finish needs to look even panel to panel. We take our time so it stays looking right long after the car leaves the shop.

Process Step 1 — Inspection & coverage planning (30–45 minutes)

We look over the car under proper lighting and talk through how it’ll be used. Daily driving and school runs? Touring and gravel? Beach launches? That changes where we focus and how we finish edges.

On a Prado 250, we pay special attention to the front end, sills/rockers, and the areas behind the wheels—because that’s where most wear shows up first.

Process Step 2 — Safe wash, decontamination & surface prep (same day)

Before any film goes on, the paint has to be properly clean. Not just “looks clean”—actually clean.

We do a safe wash and decontamination so we’re not trapping tiny particles under the film. It’s one of the biggest differences between a job that looks great on day one and a job that still looks great later.

Process Step 3 — Paint refinement before film (as needed)

Film preserves whatever is underneath it. If there are light swirls or marks from transport/washing, we tidy them first so the finish looks uniform across big panels like the bonnet and doors.

Process Step 4 — Patterning & edge strategy (precision stage)

We use precision patterns and then focus on the part that makes the difference: how the edges are finished.

Where it makes sense, we tuck and wrap edges so you don’t see obvious film lines. We also make sure sensors and trims are respected so everything fits and functions as it should.

Process Step 5 — Installation (multi-day)

We install the car panel by panel, taking our time with alignment and finish. On a full body Stealth conversion, the goal is that everything looks like it came that way from the factory.

That’s why the “boring” details matter: edges, transitions, and keeping the satin tone consistent from one panel to the next.

Process Step 6 — Curing + quality control (24–48 hours)

After installation, the film needs time to settle. We let it cure, then re-check edges and tight corners, and inspect the finish under proper lighting.

This is where we catch the small things early so they don’t turn into annoying edge issues later.

Process Step 7 — Ceramic coating over film (optional, recommended for Perth)

We applied ceramic over the Stealth film to make washing easier and to help keep the satin look consistent. In Perth, that’s a big win—especially if the car sees beach air and dusty weeks.

Process Step 8 — Handover + aftercare

Stealth aftercare is easy. The main rule is: don’t use products that add shine (they can change the look).

Use gentle wash products, keep the pressure washer away from edges, and wash regularly so dust doesn’t build up.

If you want the same setup on your Prado, send an enquiry and we’ll recommend the right coverage and timing.

FAQs (Prado 250 Stealth PPF + ceramic)

Common questions we get from Prado 250 owners in Perth: