Unless you really love cars or you have a special job you will not know anything about vehicle wraps or how to install them. This article will provide a short tutorial on vehicle wraps. Such as what they are and why they are used.
So what is a vehicle wrap?
A vehicle wrap is a type of material that is wrapped onto the vehicle on which custom artwork or graphics can be applied. This is a low cost high quality alternative to using costly custom vehicle paintings. Once the wrap has done its time it can easily be removed.
Materials used in vehicle wraps.
Now that you have an idea of what is a vehicle wrap. Here is an overview of the installation. There are two types of materials that are used in vehicle wraps. The type that you choose will be dependents upon your budget and your project requirement.
Cast Wrap Vinyl, this wrap mimics very well the look of a custom paint job. This is because the cast film is able to mold to, or conform to the shape of the vehicle that is being wrapped. Cast film measures 2 mm in thickness, this thinness gives the vehicle the freshly painted look. And lastly cast film is very strong it can last for up to five years. The drawback to cast film is the cost.
Calendared Vinyl is the other option to cast film. It is cheaper and used mainly for Box Trucks and Tractor Trailers. It is used when applying individual graphics. The draw back to vinyl is that it is not as durable as cast film. This means if you’re looking for a long term solution this many not be the right choice.
Applying your vehicle wrap.
Before application the vehicle should be thoroughly washed removing all foreign substances, If not the sticker will not adhere to the surface. After cleaning your next step is to get the vehicle nice and warm up to 70 degrees Fahrenheit this will increase the pliability of the material for a better quality finish.
