Vinyl Wrap Resources
When you want to restyle or change the look of your car, truck or SUV there's almost no better way to do it than with vinyl wraps. Vinyl wrapping films give you an economical and semi-permanent way to change the color and finish of just about anything with a hard and non-porous surface. Find out what the pros of vinyl wraps are in comparison to paints, sprays and Plasti-Dips and what some of the cons might be and then choose the best from brands like Rwraps™, 3M™ 1080 Series or Avery™ SW900 and ORAFOL films.
Installation Instructions
Whether you choose chameleon, carbon fiber, or any one of our dozens of colors and finishes, we know that most people don't know how to wrap anything. That's why we're constantly updating, revising and adding installation guides. Browse below to find out what you need to do in terms of surface preparation and cleaning, pre and post-stretching of the film and general wrapping techniques too. In addition to universally applicable instructions, we've also broken the guides out into application specific guides. No you can find out how to wrap just your rims, panels, pillars and so much more.
- Tools Need to Wrap A Vehicle
- Pre-Installation Cleaning
- Cold Pre-Stretch Technique
- Installation Instructions
- Installation Methods
- Heat Gun Techniques for Wrapping
- The Benefits of Using Knifeless Tape
Application Specific Instructions
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How to Wrap Your Rims
- How to Wrap Your Rocker Panels
- How to Wrap Your Fenders
- How to Wrap Your Pillars
- How to Wrap Your Laptop
- How to Wrap Your Instrument Case
- Musical Instrument Wraps
- How to Apply Removable Furniture Wraps
- How to Wrap Your Car's Trunk
How Much Vinyl Do I Need to Wrap My...?
After install instructions, the next most popular type of question we get is about how much and what to buy in terms of vinyl wrap film. People want to know not only how much vinyl they need to wrap their car, truck, SUV, bike or if they can use vinyl instead of paint. We're constantly collecting your questions and creating new FAQs all the time so, if you've got a question you don't see answered below, comment or shoot us an email.
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How to Measure Your Ride for Vehicle Wraps
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How Much Vinyl Do I Need to Buy to Wrap My Vehicle?
- How Much Vinyl Do I Need to Buy to Wrap My Fridge?
- Why You Should Always Buy More Wrap Vinyl Than You Need
Wrap FAQs
After install instructions, the next most popular type of question we get is about how much and what to buy in terms of vinyl wrap film. People want to know not only how much vinyl they need to wrap their car, truck, SUV, bike or if they can use vinyl instead of paint. We're constantly collecting your questions and creating new FAQs all the time so, if you've got a question you don't see answered below, comment or shoot us an email.
- Should I Wrap or Dip My Ride?
- Wrap Or Repaint Your Car?
- Always Buy More Wrap Vinyl Than You Need
- Dispelling Some Common Myths About Wraps
- Top Reasons to Wrap a Car
- Cars You Can't Wrap
- Vinyl Wraps vs PPF
- Why Wrap Your Tesla
- How Much Does It Cost To Wrap A Car
Maintenance and Care
Buying and installing are only two-thirds of the process: you also need to know how to clean and care for your wrap. Why spend you hard earned cash only to throw it away by damaging your vinyl with incorrect cleaning products or waxes?
- Why You Should Post-Heat Your Wrap
- How to Clean and Maintain Your Vinyl Wrap
- How You Can Avoid Bad Wrap Jobs
- How to Repair Damaged Wraps
- The Best Wrap Aftercare Products
- How To Remove Wraps
- How To Make Your Wrap Last Longer
Types of Wrap Films
We get it: you're feeling overwhelmed by the sheer number of wraps we offer. If you're feeling like you need a little more info to make a purchase decision, or if you're just a vinyl aficionado, check out the section below. Learn all about the difference between cast and calendered film, which films are better for which applications and what the series numbers mean.
- What is the Difference between Cast vs. Calendered Vinyl Film?
- Vinyl Types: A Comprehensive Guide
- Comparing Vinyl Finishes
- 3M™ 2080 vs. 3M™ 1080