EMWRAPS covered this Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S four-door in UNITY USA satin black color PPF and installed a Zefer Performance carbon fiber kit at our Seattle shop in SODO. The color PPF changes the car's finish to satin black while protecting the factory paint underneath, and the exposed carbon parts give the dark body a contrasting texture.
- Vehicle: Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S four-door
- Service: Color PPF (color-change paint protection film) plus carbon fiber parts install
- Film: UNITY USA satin black color PPF
- Parts: Zefer Performance carbon fiber kit
- Shop: EMWRAPS, Seattle (SODO)
What is satin black color PPF?
Satin black color PPF is a colored, self-healing paint protection film with a low-sheen satin finish. It changes how the car looks the way a vinyl wrap does, but it is made from the same kind of thick urethane film as clear PPF, so it also guards the paint against rock chips, light scratches, bug acid and UV.
Clear PPF is about 8 mil thick, and light scratches in its top coat heal with heat. Color PPF brings that protection together with a full color change in one layer. When removed properly, the film comes off without harming the factory finish.
You can read more about the service on our color change PPF page.
Why pick satin black over gloss on an AMG GT 63 S?
A satin finish softens reflections, so the car's lines read through shape and shadow instead of shine. On a large four-door with long, sculpted sides, satin black makes the body look solid and even from every angle.
Satin also pairs well with exposed carbon fiber. The woven carbon parts have their own depth and pattern, and a low-sheen body around them lets that texture stand out instead of competing with a mirror-gloss panel next to it. If you are weighing finishes, our guide on matte vs gloss PPF and the matte PPF page explain the trade-offs.
What carbon fiber parts were installed?
This GT 63 S received a Zefer Performance carbon fiber kit, installed by EMWRAPS alongside the color PPF. Fitting aftermarket parts and film in the same shop means the parts are mounted and the film is laid out around them as one plan, rather than two shops working around each other's work.
We install carbon fiber parts, body kits and other aftermarket upgrades in-house. See our aftermarket parts and installation page for the kinds of work we take on.
How do you care for satin color PPF?
Wait 48 hours after the install before the first wash, then hand wash with a pH-neutral shampoo. Avoid waxes and polishes made for gloss paint, since they can leave shiny patches on a satin surface, and remove bird droppings and bug residue soon.
Ceramic coating can go on top of color PPF as well. Ceramic over film runs $500 to $800: the lower end when it is applied as the last step of a new full-body or color PPF install, the higher end on film that is already on the car, which includes a full detail and decontamination. Ceramic adds a hydrophobic, easy-wash surface and UV protection, and ceramic on top of PPF is the setup we recommend.
What does color PPF cost in Seattle?
Color PPF at EMWRAPS runs from about $6,800 to $10,000+. The final price depends on the vehicle: its size, the shape of its panels, the paint condition and the film chosen. Every job gets a quote before work starts. For comparison, full body clear PPF runs $6,000–$8,000+. Our Mercedes PPF page covers protection options for other Mercedes and AMG models.
Frequently asked questions
Is satin black color PPF the same as a vinyl wrap?
Satin black color PPF and a vinyl wrap both change a car's color, but they are different materials. Color PPF is a thick, self-healing urethane film that also protects against rock chips, scratches, bug acid and UV. Vinyl is a thinner color film that mainly changes the look. Our post on color change wrap vs paint job covers how color options compare.
Can color PPF be removed from a Mercedes-AMG?
Yes. Color PPF can be removed from a Mercedes-AMG without harming the factory paint when it is taken off properly. The paint under the film stays protected the whole time the film is on, so removing it later reveals the original color. That is one reason owners choose color PPF instead of a respray on a high-value car.
Can EMWRAPS install carbon fiber parts and color PPF on the same car?
Yes. EMWRAPS installs carbon fiber parts and other aftermarket upgrades in-house, as on this AMG GT 63 S with its Zefer Performance kit, and handles the color PPF in the same shop. Planning both together lets the parts be fitted and the film laid out as one job.
How should satin color PPF be washed?
Satin color PPF should be hand washed with a pH-neutral shampoo, starting 48 hours after the install. Skip waxes and polishes meant for gloss paint, since they can leave shiny spots on a satin finish. A ceramic coating on top makes the film easier to clean.
Get a quote for color PPF or carbon parts
Thinking about a finish change or a carbon kit for your car? Send the details through the quote form and we reply within 24 hours, or call (206) 383-5328. EMWRAPS is at 1900 Airport Way S #103 in Seattle's SODO.
See the carbon kit on our Instagram.
