Creating auto wraps
There are four important considerations for creating auto wraps for your business.
- Designing – You can either provide ready artwork to the dealer, or have the dealer create the artwork for a fee. Regardless of who designs your wrap, make sure to use only high-resolution photographs and graphics.
- Proofing - Once the design is ready, the dealer will provide a printed proof of what the vehicle wrap will look like. Look the proof over carefully to locate any mistakes and submit any changes before they create the finished wrap. However, the more adjustments you need to make to the proof, the longer it will take to complete job.
- Production – The artwork is then generated on computer and printed onto cast vinyl sheets using high-resolution technology. It's then laminated for a glossy presentation and protection of the vehicle's finish.
- Installation – Professional installers carefully affix the wrap to the surface of the vehicle. The wrap conforms to the vehicle's exact shape and gives the vehicle a factory-ready appearance. It's critical to use experienced installers as a poorly installed wrap could reflect negatively on your company. Also, installing a wrap yourself could void the warranty – most dealers provide five-year protection on the auto wrap, but only if they handle the installation.
Working with an auto wraps dealer
Auto wraps dealers should help you figure out when to start an auto wrap ad campaign, how long it should run for, and the number of vehicles you will cover. They will also work with your budget so you know which features and extras you can afford without sacrificing quality.
Dealers can pull up a template of your vehicle by researching the year, make, and model. This template allows you to review the different design options and lets the dealer inform you what your exact costs will be. It also uncovers which parts of your vehicle would be the most difficult to wrap so they can find the appropriate fit. If you're unsure what kind of design to choose, dealers can suggest designs that have worked best for previous customers.
Always work with dealers who guarantee the quality of the wrap and installation. Most dealers provide a 5-year warranty wraps covering the vehicle's surface and a 1-year warranty on window perfs.
Submit a free auto wrap request for quotes through our website and get matched with up to six different dealers. Then compare each dealer's prices and services before making a purchase.
Auto wraps pricing
The cost depends on the size of your vehicle and the complexity of the wrap. Expect to pay $2,000 to $5,000 for a complete auto wrap with installation. Smaller vehicles are the lowest cost, with SUVs and mini-vans reaching the high end of the pricing spectrum. If the vehicle requires unique shapes and complex curves, you can also expect higher prices.
Half wraps and partial wraps (for windows only) run from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars – the less complex the installation, the deeper the discount.
If you need auto wraps for several vehicles, many dealers offer discounted fleet pricing based on the number of vehicles. In addition to a price break, using the same dealer for a fleet of vehicles helps keep your design constant.
Other factors that can add to your costs include design work, proofs printed on the actual material, post-proof edits, premium lamination, and rush delivery.
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