vinyl wrapping - technical / care questions

[proDJtege]

I couldn't help but notice how JR AutoConcepts is offering vinyl wrapping for various parts of the car.

With all aesthetic points aside...

1. What benefits does the vinyl wrapping give?
2. How long does it last?
3. Can it be removed? easy/difficult?
4. Can it be wrapped over metal and/or polymer/plastic parts just the same?
5. Any other commentary about it?

[terapr0]

google is your friend. 15 seconds of "work" revealed all of these handy FAQs

http://www.unitechapplications.com/vinyl-wrap-faqs.html
http://www.dsigraphics.com/index.php...d=47&Itemid=57
http://carbonfibrevinylwrap.net.au/faqs
http://autos.sympatico.ca/nissan-nv/...l-wrapping-101
http://www.restyleit.ca/faq/

[proDJtege]

..so it's purely aesthetic then.

[dambay]

..so it's purely aesthetic then.

And also adds horsepower.

[mathew.poulos]

And also adds horsepower.

Minimum 5hp

[JBale]

..so it's purely aesthetic then.

well it does protect the surface it is on.

[Sivart444]

Its generally rated for 3 years. Most di-noc anyway. Say you bought a brand new car and wrapped it. You could remove it 3-4 years later to sell with the same quality paint it rolled out of the factory with

[Holung]

I couldn't help but notice how JR AutoConcepts is offering vinyl wrapping for various parts of the car.

With all aesthetic points aside...

1. What benefits does the vinyl wrapping give?
2. How long does it last?
3. Can it be removed? easy/difficult?
4. Can it be wrapped over metal and/or polymer/plastic parts just the same?
5. Any other commentary about it?

To answer your questions
1.benefits would be protects surface that has been wrapped
Can be removed fairly easily.
If your car is on lease and you plan on returning you car you can have a temporary "custom" look that will not damage your vehicle.
2. It last 3-5 year and even longer depending on how well you take care if it.
3. Yes it can be removed fairly easily
4. 3m vehicle wrap can be applied to almost any smooth surface, such as vehicles body(bumpers, hood, doors, fenders) headlights, tail lights, windows, rims, etc

I hope that answers the questions you asked.

[proDJtege]

THank you!!!!!!!!!

[Wes]

have some carbon fiber wrapping on my 3, gone through car wash quite a few times still on and looking new

3m stuff is very durable definitely looks good too!

[KL3]

If I get my roof wrapped and remove it later, would there be a significant difference between the paint colour of the roof and the rest of the body (was not wrapped) due to fading?
Curious to know.

[Sivart444]

There would be some, depending how long it was on for but not a significant amount unless its been sitting in the sun for an extended period of time

[ptgrad2012]

Not trying to jack the thread, but...

I recently repaired a paint chip, had a clear coat on it already, would putting a wrap on it compromise the coat when the wrapping is removed... say 4 years down the road?
Is the cf type of wrapping considered "tougher and thicker" and easier to maintain against chemicals+debris (bird droppings + rock chips) as opposed to the "glossy vinyl" type?