How much does it cost to have a car wrapped in vinyl?

The average car requires roughly 250 square feet of vinyl to cover its entire surface. With this in mind, the standard DIY car wrap will run you approximately $500-$750 in vinyl costs. These prices will vary depending on the vinyl brand, the vinyl retailer, and the color and design of the wrap.

Is it cheaper to paint or vinyl wrap a car?

An inexpensive paint job is usually cheaper than a car wrap. A higher-quality paint job with multiple coats will cost about the same as a car wrap. If you want a matte finish or a color-shifting paint, painting your car would cost significantly more than wrapping it to achieve the same look.

How long does vinyl car wrap last?

Besides acting as a mobile billboard, vinyl wrap car services protect the original paint job of the car from additional wear or damages for the life of the vehicle wrap. In general, a car wrap can last for up to seven years depending on the type of vinyl used.

Can a wrapped car go through a carwash?

You can bring your wrapped vehicle to an automated brushless car wash, though hand washing is safer and more thorough. Brush car washes may be too rough on the film, degrading it and causing peeling and lifted edges.

What kind of car wraps do Arkansas wraps do?

Arkansas Wraps is your number one source for high quality automotive graphics, boat wraps, vehicle graphics, window graphics, motorsport wraps and race car wraps. Arkansas Wraps provides custom vehicle wraps, vehicle lettering, vehicle stripes and digitally printed vehicle graphics for clients in Arkansas and beyond!

Is it worth it to get vinyl wrap on your car?

Applying vinyl automotive wraps isn’t a black art, but it does require a certain set of skills and a tremendous amount of patience. Professional shops have the tools and expertise necessary, and for most people, the quality of their work will be worth the money you paid for the job.

Which is the best film for car wraps?

Premium vinyl films like Rwraps™ and Series 1080 3M™ films are extremely durable and simple to use plus vehicle wraps give you color and finish options that paints and sprays can only dream of. And, when done right, vehicle wraps can give you a look that is indistinguishable from an OEM paint job while protecting its value in the process.

What should I use to clean car wraps?

Not only are vehicle wraps durable but vinyl film is easy to care for as well. Just use soap and water to clean it when dirty. Additionally, because the vinyl itself is the protective coating, there is no need to apply clear coat or wax.