Vinyl Wrap

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A car wrap can be applied at any time, and usually to any automotive surface including clear coats, plastic trim, fiberglass, and carbon fiber. The flexibility of application also expands creativity, as you likewise can customize the color, texture, and even the finish.

Many auto salons and car wrap experts suggest using this type of product under the following applications or situations:

Covering paint: It’s quite common for car owners to use a car wrap to cover or hide damage done to paint or to change the color of their vehicle. However, it’s important to note that the quality of the wrap’s adhesion is mainly determine by the smoothness of the base surface.

For visual appeal: The vinyl wrap is likewise suggested for those looking to customize the color or graphics applied to their vehicle. You can custom design a vinyl wrap to include specific colors, patterns, branding, or other enhancements. Plus, it’s possible to have everything on one sheet of vinyl or apply multiple layers of individual designs.

For advertising: Businesses large and small utilize a car wrap to brand and advertise their entity across city roads, highways, or any place you park. A car wrap can be customized for any sized vehicle or die-cut to match your brand – which provides you with an affordable advertising platform for logo-placement.

Motorsports: Whether you’re a rally racer or drive a 330 mph Nitro Funny Car, a vinyl wrap is a cost-effective way to create a custom-look that replicates a $30,000 paint job. Plus, your sponsors will love the quality in which their logo is proudly displayed. A vinyl car wrap is a great way to protect your race car’s exterior – especially those who off-road race.

A car wrap is thin yet durable vinyl material that's comprised of PVC or Poly Vinyl Chloride, with added plasticizers for improved flexibility, and ultra-violet absorbers or stabilizers, for protection against harmful UV exposure. The material is bonded to car paint, glass, plastic, and other substrates via adhesive materials activated by water.

Car wraps are frequently customized with different colors, textures, graphic designs, or finishes. For example, you can choose from any of the following styles at most auto salons who install car wraps near you. You can upgrade your protection abilities by choosing a paint protection film – if that’s something you’re into.

There are several types of wraps including a full wrap (covers the entire vehicle) a partial wrap (covers a portion of the vehicle and often includes vehicle graphics or vinyl lettering), and a commercial vehicle wrap (mainly used for advertising).

Wrapping your car allows you to get creative. And if you have a favorite color that isn’t offered as a factory option, then a car wrap can be a solution for you! If you have leased your vehicle but you’ve grown tired of the color, you can add a vinyl wrap to it and then have it removed before your lease is over.

Even though you won’t be able to see your paint job, your paint has to be in good condition or else the wrap will be a mess. Do not expect the vinyl wrap to be a cover-up for an or bad paint job.

If your paint is in poor shape, the vinyl decals will have a hard time adhering to your paint. If your car has scratches or door dings, they will stick out like a sore thumb. So, we advise that you get any scratches or dents fixed before getting your vehicle wrapped because the imperfections under will always show up on the surface.

Vehicle wraps protect the paint – The paint on a car can often be scratched by road debris or it can fade as time passes. A vehicle wrap adds a layer of protection to the bodywork and also helps preserve the retail value of the car. Easy to replace – There are times when a wrap might get scratched, damaged or torn.

The first step in a vinyl wrap installation is a thorough wash. Then the car will be detailed with a clay bar in order to remove any contaminants on the surface of the paint. Some installers use a solution of isopropyl alcohol to clean the paint then blow off any remaining dirt particles with compressed air.

Then the bumpers, headlights and taillights will be removed so that the installed can apply the wrap as close to the edges of the body panels as possible. If you’re not comfortable with your car being taken apart, then the installer can use a scalpel-like tool to cut the vinyl around the headlights.

After this, the vinyl wrap will be applied to the body of the vehicle. A heat gun is used to make the material more pliable, so it can properly hug the contours of your vehicle. Depending on how advanced your wrap design is, additional vinyl layers may be required. Finally, the installer will use a soft felt squeegee to remove any air pockets and smooth out the decals.

The entire process takes a few days to complete, depending on the complexity. If you want the door jambs to match then it will take longer because it is more intricate. The doors need to be taken apart before being wrapped which adds more labor and cost to the vinyl wrap installation.

This depends. An inexpensive paint job can be cheaper than a car wrap and a higher-quality paint job will cost you about the same as a car wrap. It all depends on how many paint coats. The cost also depends on the type of paint job you decide on. If you chose a matte finish or color shifting paint, that will cost significantly more than a vinyl car wrap to achieve the same look.

And again, it’s important to note that a wrap is not permanent. You always have the option of removing the vinyl and going back to the original factory color. So if you chose to paint your car, reverting back to its original color would not be a possibility.

The longevity of a car wrap depends on a few factors. These factors include:

• Exposure to the elements
• Proper maintenance 
• Ceramic coating on top of the wrap

The less a car wrap is exposed to the elements, the longer it will last. Excessive sun exposure can make the vinyl wrap harder to remove in the long run and can significantly shorten its lifespan. If properly maintained, a car wrap can last up to five years. But if you leave it parked outside and don’t keep it clean, the wrap might only last a year or so. Here is where Ceramic Pro can help you!

Ceramic Pro coating protection for vinyl wraps is applied over the vinyl wrap to increase its longevity. The installer applies this Ceramic Pro liquid nano-ceramic coating base coat and top coat atop the vinyl wrap. It hardens and protects the wrap from water damage, has a greater UV resistance, and can ward off minor scratches. The ceramic coating will help the wrap last longer! Ceramic Pro provides top-of-the-line coatings to protect vehicles from premature aging while reducing wash times. 

One of the many benefits of the coating is the fact that Ceramic Pro coatings add additional hardness to the surface of the vinyl wrap. This added hardness allows the vinyl wrap to be more protected enabling the exterior ceramic coat to take the brunt of the punishment. So what does this mean for your vinyl wrap? Simply put, the ceramic coating acts as a shield and damage caused by scratching or the likes can easily be removed with polishing services.  

You can bring your wrapped vehicle to an automated brushless car wash, though hand washing is safer and more thorough. Brush car washes may be too rough on the film, degrading it and causing peeling and lifted edges. If a car wash uses water spray and no brushes, it should be safe for most wraps.

When a car is wrapped, the resale value is considerably greater than for a car that has been repainted. This is primarily because the wrapper can be removed without damaging the car. Since the wrap preserved the paint, the value of your car is higher because it still looks new.

Of course!!! This is the beauty of a car wrap. It can be removed before returning your car to the dealer. This is something you cannot do with a custom paint job. It’s not a permanent finish and will protect your paint finish until removed.