We are regularly asked questions about our services and the products we offer across automotive, commercial, design and print, with that in mind, here are some of the most common ones that you might want to ask before coming to see us.
A vehicle wrap is a process of covering a vehicle in a thin, malleable, adhesive vinyl. This technique was previously most commonly used for commercial vehicles, usually to utilise the vehicle for branding and advertising purposes. Now, it is becoming increasingly popular for privately owned vehicles for colour change purposes.
Premium automotive films are designed to be removable. If your vehicle has original OEM paint, then installing and removing your vehicle wrap should not damage your paintwork. Problems, however, can arise if your vehicle has had aftermarket paint or repairs as this may not be sufficiently bonded to the bodywork the vehicle. You should bear this in mind if you know your vehicle has had any additional paintwork.
Full vehicle wraps are a great choice for any new car, van or commercial vehicle. With added commercial benefits, a vinyl wrap also provides a durable layer of protection to your vehicle’s bodywork at the same time!
Our vinyl wraps and vehicle graphics can be removed easily, providing the correct techniques and equipment are used. You may wish to do this if you are selling your vehicle or returning it to the lease company. You may want to change the colour of your car or commercial vehicle or even update it to your latest advertising campaign. Instructions for this procedure can be offered upon request.
Absolutely, our specialist designers work with clients throughout the wrapping process. This means that if a client has a design in mind, we are more than happy to implement it. On the other hand, we’re more than happy to work with a few ideas or concepts.
This depends on a number of factors. For example, what vehicle is receiving the wrap, what type of film is being applied and the coverage option chosen. Typically an exterior colour change wrap takes between three to five days & a full-colour change wrap five to seven days based on two installers.
The client will always be given an estimated timeframe for how long a wrap will take before the wrap takes place.
If looked after carefully, a good wrap can last for around three to four years.
We can offer advice on how to look after a vehicle wrap during the consultation process.
It is important that we receive the vehicle in the best possible condition before it is brought to us. If a vehicle arrives in poor or dirty condition it will effect the timescale quoted and may require additional prep work which could lead to additional costs.
Due to the fact that vehicle wrapping can last for so long, it is more cost effective than other labour-intensive painting options.
What’s more, a vinyl wrap can protect a vehicle’s body for this entire period, meaning that chips and scratches can be totally avoided, even up to seven years down the line.
Additionally, if you decide to change your marketing or fleet design, we can get to work unwrapping a vehicle and applying new designs in no time.
If you’re not after a full vehicle wrap, we also offer beautiful decals and stickers using the very same vinyl.
As mentioned above, the primary objective is to protect your vehicle from the elements. Whilst a PPF won’t stop a large stone from high speed damaging your vehicle, it will keep it protected from general stone chips and everyday wear and tear. Not only is this good news for aesthetic reasons, it also helps maintain the value of your vehicle by keeping it looking newer than it otherwise would. If the PPF is cared for and remains undamaged, the paint beneath will still look as good as new if you ever get tired of the look and decide to remove the film yourself.
Yes it can, but it’s worth pointing out that some car manufacturers apply a coating over the headlights which can be damaged if you decide to remove the PPF from the headlights. Covering the headlights is a no-cost option to the customer on all our packages.
Any of our films can be installed on chrome although the end result will look slightly different than the original, pre-PPF look. Since the look is difficult to describe, it’s always a good idea to ask us to apply a small swatch to one area so you can see what it looks like before you decide whether or not this is something you want to be done.
Yes, it can although we should point out that you’ll get the best results if the area in question has been colour-sanded smooth and buffed after the paint has been applied. In other words, the better the touch-up, the better the PPF will look.
Yes, you can usually remove the paint protection film without having to worry about damaging your car’s paintwork. In most cases, factory paint jobs are properly cured and prepped and it’s therefore extremely rare to have any issues with paint damage and even rarer for the paintwork to be damaged when removing the PPF.
The clear coat is what’s known as a self-healing layer and only a few microns thick. The film won’t heal if this layer is penetrated.
Yes, you can, but take extra care not to build up wax against the edges of the film and don’t polish or use any chemicals which are abrasive.
Yes, you can use a pressure washer with most paint protection films. However, you must wait until the film has completely dried after installation (which is typically around 48 hours) and you should also be careful not to point the high-pressure water jet directly at the edges of the film otherwise it may begin to lift.
You can use any standard ‘off the shelf’ car wash soap, rinse-free car wash or more specialised detail spray to keep the film clean. However, you must check the label to make sure that your chosen product doesn’t contain more than 5% naphtha or kerosene.
