What is a vehicle wrap?
A vehicle vinyl wrap describes the automotive aftermarket practice of completely or partially covering a vehicle's original paint with a vinyl wrap. Generally, this vinyl wrap will be a different color or finish like a gloss, matte or clear protective layer. If you want to put a unique stamp on your vehicle, car wrapping would be the way to go. It is designed to help people change the look of their car, truck, boat or trailer without having to pay through the nose for a full respray. A full wrap is applied to the entire car, covering every inch of the paintwork to give it ca completely new look. A partial wrap is designed to cover one or more panels like a roof or the hood, leaving most of the original paintwork on show.
- A fresh look for your car – color, texture or design; you can give your car a complete revamp with the right wrapping.
- Advertise – If you have a business, wrapping is a great, low-cost way to showcase your brand on the move, without an expensive respray.
- Cheaper than other customization options – respraying a vehicle comes at a cost, so wrapping could be a more affordable option for those looking to customize on a budget.
- Protect your paintwork – given that wrapping is treated with a UV and a scratch -protective coating, the vinyl can help protect the paint work from wear, tear and sun damage.
- Less permanent that a respray – if you’re concerned that customizing your car could affect its resale value. Remember that wraps can be professionally removed, so you can restore everything to its original condition.
- Difficult to apply – if you decide to have a wrap applied to your vehicle you need to have it professionally done due to the technical difficulties. It is not an easy process and takes specialty tools to wrap it correctly because you do not want a badly fitted wrap. Unprofessionally done wraps really do look terrible and you are risk wasting money. If applied wrong, there is a risk that moisture will get under the vinyl and can cause rust.
- Cheap wrapping doesn’t age well – if you go for a cheap wrapping service, don’t expect the vinyl to last very long. Wither the color will start to fading or it will fray at the corners, requiring a replacement.