Vehicle Wrapping • Colour Change • Digitally Printed Wraps
Colour Change
Wash, Prep & Process
Wash, Prep & Process
With a vast range of colours and brands to choose from, it would be hard not to find your ideal look. Quality and prices vary from different colours and different brands. Please see below for a rough guide to pricing. Although a full wrap using some brands and colours may cost as much as a traditional respray, changing back to the original colour is as easy as peeling the vinyl from the vehicle.
Wash, Prep & Process
Wash, Prep & Process
Wash, Prep & Process
The process of a full colour change wrap to a vehicle is between 3-5 days. A minimum of 3 days is required as follows:
Day 1: Wash, degrease & prep.
Day 2+: Fit desired colour wrap.
Final Day: Reassemble & leave the wrap to rest for 24hrs in the same climate it was installed.
Wrapping
Wash, Prep & Process
Wrapping Technology
Once all the cleaning, degreasing and removal of small fixings has taken place, then the wrapping can begin. Removal or trims, door handles, etc. allows the edges of the wrap to be hidden, therefore giving the effect of seamless colour and also protecting the edges of the wrap when washing.
Wrapping Technology
Wrapping Technology
Wrapping Technology
Thanks to advances in vinyl car wrap technology, it’s no longer prohibitively expensive to completely change the look of your car. Going the professional route, vinyl car wrapping can cost as much as a paint job, but the very nature of vinyl car wrap lends itself to temporary applications. With proper care, a quality car wrap can last five to seven years, perhaps longer. Basic color changes, even multiple colors, don’t add much to the overall cost of the project, but custom graphics, prints, or finishes may increase the cost of materials. Still, the finished product can be particularly stunning.
Partial Wraps
Wrapping Technology
Partial Wraps
Having a partial wrap like a roof, bonnet or rear doors can add a certain style to your vehicle. Depending on the amount you want wrapped, this could be done in one day. You may have chrome finishes you wish to be coloured or a coloured car which you may like a gloss black roof, the choices are endless.
Please note: Wrapping vinyl is quite thin (approx. 0.07mm) and although it is opaque and covers any colours underneath, deep scratches or laquer peel would still be visible. Basically, if you can feel it to the touch then it will probably show through.
Completion
Wrapping Technology
Partial Wraps
Congratulations on your new vinyl vehicle wrap! Taking care of it will help it last a long time. Depending on the type and location, a vinyl car wrap can last up to ten years. There are some key steps to keeping your vinyl wrap in great condition. Following these will allow you to enjoy your new look and show it off to your family & friends with pride.
Please follow the guidelines to caring for you wrap which can be downloaded from the bottom of our services page.
How much does a full wrap cost?
Pricing Guide
The prices below are based on flat colours (not iridescent, chrome or metallic) and using a mid range wrapping vinyl (3-5 years). The below is purely a guide for budgeting. Brands we use include 3M, Avery Dennison, Hexis, Arlon, amongst many others.
Small Cars
Small cars: such as a Fiat 500, Mini, VW Polo start from £1440+vat
Medium Cars
Medium Cars: such as a Mercedes A Class, BMW 1 series, Ford Focus start from £1760+vat
Large Cars
Large Cars: Such as a BMW 5 series, Audi A6, Mercedes E Class start from £2250+vat
Vans
If you’re considering wrapping your van, it’s important to keep several factors in mind. A typical standard full-van wrap costs around £1950-£3500+vat, but this can easily change due to the following:
- Size of the Van - Larger vans will require more material, as well as a longer duration to wrap the van, which can increase the overall cost.
- Type of Wrap - Do you need a full or partial wrap? Partial wraps are generally less expensive than full wraps since they cover a smaller area of the vehicle.
- Design Complexity - Elaborate designs with intricate graphics, multiple colours or custom artwork may incur higher design and production costs.
- Material Quality - Premium vinyl materials with enhanced durability and UV protection may come at a higher price point but offer longevity and better visual appeal. For a full exterior wrap on your vehicle, you should always be using a fully cast material, which will be able to conform to the curves and recesses of the van without “popping out” or failing. Self-coloured (“off-the-roll”) vinyl has an expected lifespan on 5+ years, printed material has an expected lifespan of 3+ years (depending on the exact material chosen).
- Complex Installations - Factors such as unusual vehicle shapes, surface preparation and additional features (e.g. colour-coded bumpers, handles, wing mirrors) can affect installation time and overall cost.
