A Gorgeous Antimatter Blue Metallic Ford F150 Raptor Gets Wrapped in our LA Shop

The 2026 Ford F-150 Raptor is not just another performance trim on America’s best-selling truck. This truck is Ford’s answer to the question of what happens when you build a factory desert racer and still make it livable enough to drive every day. Power comes from the 3.5L High-Output EcoBoost V6, tuned specifically for the Raptor to produce 450 horsepower and 510 lb-ft of torque, routed through a 10-speed automatic and a full-time 4×4 system with twin intercooled turbochargers delivering peak torque at just 3,100 rpm. That is 50 more horsepower than the standard EcoBoost found elsewhere in the F-150 lineup, and it is only part of the story.

The real character of the Raptor lives beneath the frame rails, where HOSS suspension pairs long-travel geometry with FOX Live Valve internal-bypass shocks that adjust damping electronically hundreds of times per second, delivering 12 inches of ground clearance, a 31-degree approach angle, and enough wheel travel to soak up whoops and jumps at highway speed without breaking a sweat. It is a truck engineered to fly across the desert on Saturday and pick up groceries on Sunday, wearing a body that looks just as aggressive parked in a driveway as it does airborne over a dune. That kind of presence and capability comes with a cost. A truck this striking, especially one finished in a factory color as rare and eye-catching as Antimatter Blue Metallic, is constantly exposed to rock chips, trail pinstriping, sun fade, and the general abuse that comes with actually using it the way Ford intended. Protecting that factory finish before the first trail run is not optional. It is the only way to keep a Raptor looking as good as it performs.

And that’s the reason why this Ford F150 Raptor owner dropped his pristine vehicle at our Los Angeles-based paint protection & detailing facility.

Full Vehicle XPEL Ultimate Plus Paint Protection Film

This Raptor arrived at Bulletproof Auto Spa in Antimatter Blue Metallic straight off the lot, and the owner made his priorities clear immediately. He had just taken delivery, fell in love with the factory paint at first glance, and did not want the reality of heavy-duty and off-road driving to compromise it. Our team applied a full vehicle installation of XPEL Ultimate Plus paint protection film, covering every painted panel from the hood and fenders to the bed rails and rocker panels.

The Ultimate Plus is a self-healing urethane film that shrugs off rock chips, brush scratches, and the trail pinstriping that off-road driving inevitably produces, with minor scuffs disappearing on their own with a bit of heat. On a truck built to be driven hard, full coverage rather than a partial front-end package makes the most sense, since gravel roads and desert trails throw debris at every angle, not just the front bumper. The film sits virtually invisible against the Antimatter Blue paint, preserving the factory color and depth while giving the owner the confidence to use his truck the way it was designed.

XPEL Prime XR Plus Nano-Ceramic Window Tint

Alongside the paint protection film, we installed XPEL Prime XR Plus nano-ceramic window tint across every piece of glass on the truck. Prime XR Plus uses a ceramic, non-metalized construction that blocks up to 98 percent of infrared heat and 99 percent of UV rays without interfering with radio signals, GPS, or the Raptor’s onboard cameras and sensors. In Los Angeles, where cabin heat buildup is a daily issue and UV exposure never really lets up, that heat rejection makes a real difference in comfort, especially on a SuperCrew cab with this much glass. It also protects the interior surfaces from long-term sun fade, adds a layer of privacy, and gives the whole truck a cohesive, finished look that ties the darkened glass to the Antimatter Blue exterior. For an owner this particular about wear and tear, protecting the interior from UV damage mattered just as much as protecting the paint outside.

Professional-Grade Ceramic Coating

To finish the build, we applied a professional-grade ceramic coating over the entire exterior, including the PPF itself, the wheels, and the exposed trim. Ceramic coating creates a hydrophobic, chemically resistant layer on top of the paint protection film that makes washing easier, keeps dirt and grime from bonding to the surface, and adds a deep, glossy finish that makes the Antimatter Blue paint look wet even in direct sunlight. For a truck that will see genuine off-road use, that extra layer matters. Mud, dust, and trail grime rinse off with far less effort, and the coating shields the PPF itself from staining and UV breakdown over years of exposure. Combined with the film underneath, this Raptor now runs a two-layer defense system built to handle the reality of heavy duty use without sacrificing the factory look the owner fell in love with on day one.

Get Your Ford F-150 Raptor Protected for Off-Road Use

The result is a truck ready for exactly what it was built for. Every panel is protected against rock chips and trail damage, every window is shielded from heat and UV, and the entire exterior wears a coating that keeps it looking as sharp after a weekend in the desert as it did the day it left the dealership. If you just picked up a new F-150 Raptor, or any performance truck you plan to actually take off-road, do not wait for the first scratch to think about protection. Bring it to our Los Angeles, CA facility for a free paint inspection and quote, and let our team build a protection package that matches how you actually drive your truck.

In the meantime, check out the gallery below for a closer look at this Antimatter Blue Metallic Raptor, fully protected by our specialists.