If you want to change the color of your car, a vehicle wrap could be the best choice rather than having it painted. A wrap can be multi-colored, have patterns, and even have logos, so it's much more versatile than paint. Here's when you might want to wrap your car and an overview of the process.

When To Consider A Vehicle Wrap

You can wrap a new car or an older one. However, damage to the car should be repaired first so it doesn't show through. You might buy a new car and be unable to get the color you want. You can have any solid color applied to your car you want when you wrap it.

You might also want an artistic design, a blend of colors, or a fun pattern rather than a solid color. You can custom design vehicle wrap to look exactly as you like. You can cover your entire car or just put the wrap on the roof, over chrome parts, or just on doors.

If you have a business, you can have a custom wrap made in your company colors and add text and a logo. You'll be able to advertise your company everywhere you drive.

How Vehicle Wrap Is Applied

Vehicle wrap comes in peel-and-stick sheets. The installer has to clean the surface of your car first and then they apply the wrap starting on the roof. They can use magnets to hold the wrap still when needed. After peeling off the backing, the wrap is stretched and adhered to your car. Small squeegees are essential tools for applying the wrap since they can push out wrinkles and air bubbles.

The installer has to be careful to get the wrap flat and remove imperfections. They might need to heat the wrap so it bonds tightly. They can cut the wrap along the sides of your roof and doors and push the ends into the cracks with a squeegee.

Cutting the wrap is an important step that must be done correctly or the paint under the vinyl wrap might be scratched. The goal is to not bother the paint so the vehicle wrap can be removed at some point if desired.

The installer then works around your car applying the wrap to the bumpers, doors, and back. The vinyl is easier to work with if it's warmed up and if the surface of the car isn't too cool. A solid color is a little easier to apply, but if you ordered a pattern design, the installers take care to line up the design properly when joining two sheets of vinyl.

To learn more, contact a vehicle wrap service in your area such as DeSigns Incorporated.