Teran Marsell | Published on January 24th, 2019
Sometimes your ride needs a fresh look.
Often, the look of a vehicle wears out faster than its actual performance does. When this happens, some people choose to spring for a new paint job, but what if there were a better option?
Smart vehicle owners will often choose to wrap a vehicle in vinyl rather than repaint it.
Why?
Wraps are:
- Temporary
- Protective
- Flexible in terms of visual design
Let’s explore some of the pros and cons of painting your ride vs. vehicle wraps.
Wrapping a Car Pros and Cons
The Pros:
Vinyl Vehicle Wraps are More Accessible than Ever
A traditional paint job used to be the only way to transform or refurbish the look of your vehicle’s exterior, while wraps or films were for luxury vehicles only.
These days, vinyl vehicle wraps are more accessible than ever to the mainstream market. Accessibility and visibility drive demand, and demand has created a number of wrap product choices for consumers.
Consumers have multiple options to consider when considering getting a wrap. This makes sense because wraps let you change your vehicle’s car colors as often as you would like, and have your original one back just as soon as you need or want it.
Vinyl Wraps Give You More Colors, Textures, And Designs To Play With
What’s more, you can throw your own spin on a wrap because they give 
you a wealth of design options. Designs can be created either for the sake of style or for advertising and branding. While paints typically offer the driver a monochrome style, there are no limits on the design you can print on a wrap. You also get to play with the finish on the wrap, with different feels and textures like…
- Gloss
- Matte
- Satin
- Carbon fiber
- Brushed metal
These are options that are not possible when you work with just paint. You can turn heads with designs, colors, patterns, textures, and finishes. Do a partial wrap to save money while still getting some decals. Some people choose to wrap just the hood with a design.
Pro: Wraps Cost Less Than Paint Jobs
Wraps are the most affordable options for refurbishing or customizing your vehicle’s hull. They cost less than paint jobs, on average. These wraps can last for about seven years. During those seven years, they guard the original paint job against bad weather, damage, rust, minor scratches, and similar damage.
The Cons of Vinyl Vehicle Wrapping
There are some traditionalists who insist on the permanence and look of a paint job. Classic cars preserve some of their value when they are in as close to their original condition as possible. However, a clear wrap can reduce sun damage on a classic car’s coat.
Potential Con: Avoid the Risks of a Shoddy Installation
Many cut-rate places skimp on time or materials in order to attract business with a low price tag. However, this creates a number of potential problems.
- The wrap can bubble, shred and fray on the sides
- If you use the wrap for a business, shoddy work is a bad first impression
- The wrong type of adhesive might leave a permanent effect
Enjoy the pros of vehicle wrapping and avoid the cons with help from Team Acme, expert auto detailers in Henderson outside of Las Vegas, Nevada. Contact us online to learn more.
