This week, we wanted to take a break from paint corrections and detailing to give you an overview of everything that is involved in a full color change vinyl wrap job.
There are a lot of things that need to be done to do this job properly. Most importantly, the car needs to be cleaned and prepped so it is smooth and free of stains. This will allow the vinyl to fully adhere and lay neatly. Next is to disassemble the vehicle. Now this step is not necessary, in fact many installers don’t, but in our experience the cleanest results come from disassembling the car. This allows us to better wrap the edges and finish the corners. Once everything is prepped and disassembled, we can begin laying the vinyl.
Before we get into taking pictures, it’s worth understanding why someone would wrap a car with vinyl. Vinyl wraps are not meant to replace paint, and there will almost always be minor imperfections when they are installed. That being said, if you are looking for a non-permanent way to change the look of your car, vinyl wraps are the perfect choice. Vinyl is 100% removable and will not damage the paint underneath when properly installed. Vinyl also costs a fraction of the cost of quality paint, and the turnaround time is much quicker.
let’s start:
We removed small parts from the car so that the seams could be hidden for a cleaner installation.
The vinyl is cut to size before the adhesive backing is removed and the film is loosely applied to the panel. The installer then stretches and shapes the film to fit before finally laying it flat. The edges are wrapped and the seams are cleverly hidden before the vehicle is reassembled.
It’s a great way to completely change the look of your car. The best part? It’s completely reversible and costs a fraction of the cost of a quality spray paint.
Enjoy the photos and feel free to give us a call or email if you have any questions!
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