Car Wrapping

Car wrapping is a great way to make your car stand out and be unique. Wrapacar, a car wrapping company in Nottingham, offers new and used cars for sale that are wrapped in a vinyl film of your choice. Wrapacar has been offering its services for decades and we have many years of experience in the trade. We also offer an aftercare service where we will come back to remove any bubbles or wrinkles from the wrap if it becomes damaged or loose due to wear and tear over time. If you’re thinking about getting your car wrapped, then contact Wrapacar today!

What is car wrapping?

Car is the process of applying a film of vinyl onto your car to change its exterior appearance. Wrapacar can take accurate measurements and offer free consultations for first-time wrap customers, ensuring you get it right before printing out any large pieces of vinyl. Wrapacar makes sure that when they print the design onto their high-quality vinyl, there is enough room around each piece so no edges are visible once applied to your car.

How does a car wrap work?

Wrapacar has decades of experience in wrapping cars. Our experts can apply the vinyl without bubbles or creases forming as we use an air press system that ensures every part of the vehicle has been pressed firmly into place, which also helps eliminate wrinkles from appearing over time. Wrapacar will provide you with a flawless car wrap. Wrapacar will also take accurate measurements before applying the vinyl, using high-quality printers that can print onto both small and large areas of your vehicle as well as laminate it, so there is no chance of any damage caused during installation. Wrapacar will also provide a warranty on the vinyl, so you know that anytime during the next two years if there are any issues with it, we’ll replace it for free.

Application

Wrapacar uses high-grade commercial-grade matte vinyl, which is digitally printed to order and then laminated for protection against weathering and minor abrasions before being cut into individual pieces that can be easily applied during the installation process by our experienced car wrapping technicians using a light spray adhesive.

Personal exterior

If you’re not concerned about other people seeing your ride but just want it to look amazing, then personalised paint jobs could be perfect for you! We can provide custom car painting where our experts can mix paints, allowing us to create any colour of vehicle imaginable at an affordable price. Our service also includes airbrush effects such as flames or pinstripes, which again, will turn heads when driving down the street.

Printing and laminating the vinyl

Wrapacar uses top quality printers to print the pattern onto a special, high-quality self-adhesive back plastic layer that is laminated onto matte stock paper for stability before being applied to your vehicle’s surface in thin layers with pressure-sensitive adhesives. The three main types of car wrap Wrapacar offers include advertising wraps, clear (or solid colour) vinyl and colour (fully printed) vinyl, but all use the same method of application.

Benefits of getting a car wrap

A car wrap is an excellent way of advertising your business as well as protecting and enhancing the look of your vehicle whilst making sure everyone notices it. There are many benefits to getting a car wrap done, which include: less wind noise, protection against stone chips and weathering, and UV rays from the sun can cause damage to exterior paintwork over time, but by using high quality laminated vinyl film Wrapacar knows how to apply this without causing bubbles or creases, meaning the lifespan of your car is increased dramatically while preventing scratches or marks from appearing on the exterior. Wrapacar knows how to apply car wraps in a way that looks as close to painting as possible without actually having paintwork done, which means you can get multiple designs within your budget and even change them out easily, making it an equally beneficial investment from both business and personal points of view.

Disadvantages of car wrapping

The disadvantages of car wrapping include damage to the paint of your car and the price. If you are someone who likes to change their style regularly, then Wrapacar recommends investing in a vinyl wrap as this will allow you to keep changing out designs without wasting money on new paint each time or getting it done at an expensive garage.

Types of car wrapping

Advertising wraps

Advertising car wraps are the most popular choice for those looking to change their vehicle’s appearance due to them being by far the cheapest option. The main reason behind that is that advertising vinyl wrapping companies use large runs of one particular design, which means they can pass on the savings from doing so into you, allowing your business or personal message to be distributed at an affordable price compared with other types of vinyl wraps. However, don’t think just because these larger graphic designs will cost less than smaller ones made up of more colours and graphics, it doesn’t mean you aren’t getting value for money, as this style still looks fantastic when applied correctly!

Clear vinyl wrapping

If you do not like the idea of any kind of print being on your vehicle, Wrapacar offers a clear vinyl wrap that is completely transparent, meaning there is no need to worry about anything other than keeping it clean! This option lasts around two-three years before needing to be replaced, but as previously mentioned, this type of wrap comes at a cheaper price point, making it ideal for people who don’t necessarily use their vehicles often enough to warrant the price of a more expensive wrap.

Colour vinyl wrapping

Wrapacar can provide this type of car wrapping for you and it’s an option that most people tend to go for as it is slightly cheaper than advertising wraps but still gives your vehicle multiple colours, which is ideal when trying to stand out to attract attention from potential customers. This one lasts around half the time, about 12-18 months, before needing to be replaced again, making them perfect if you do not use your vehicle often enough or own a fleet of vehicles with many different uses! It also means that you don’t need to replace everything every year, just certain sections like panels, etc. We offer both printed and laminated colour vinyl, so there is something for everyone. This is a great option for creating an eye-catching design that can be seen from far away without it being too garish or overpowering, as the size of each graphic isn’t massive and there won’t be many colours at all. As well as that, they have no sticker type border either, which means you don’t get anything like those bubbles you may get with other vinyl, so even if your design doesn’t come out 100% perfect, then this shouldn’t take much extra work to correct!
Another fantastic benefit of choosing printed vinyl wraps over advertising ones is the fact that, although they still offer amazing visibility, the application process takes considerably less time, making them perfect if you are after a turnaround on your project or vehicle in a hurry.

Car wrapping maintenance

Washing

You should wash your car using a mild soap or shampoo and warm water. You can also use the same stuff you would normally wash your paintwork with to ensure it stays in tip-top condition. Just make sure that when you’re done rinsing all of the suds off, there isn’t any residue left behind, as this could lead to deterioration over time, meaning fewer brilliant results for you!

Bubble and wrinkle removal

If you have had a Wrapacar car wrap installed, then we can also provide services to remove bubbles and wrinkles. This is only done when the vinyl has been removed from your vehicle, so if there’s any damage or the adhesive becomes loose due to extreme weather conditions, it will need to be repaired before bubble removal takes place.

Polishing

Even if they are printed vinyl wraps, polishing is still an integral part of car wrapping maintenance, so never neglect this stage because poor quality workmanship will show through on even these more advanced types of vehicle protection material, leaving you disappointed, whether it be from low-resolution images or smudged edges etc.

Waxing

It’s always a good idea to wax over your car wrap as this will prolong its life and help it look new for longer.

Repair

If you have had a car wrap installed by Wrapacar, then we can provide repair services should anything happen while the vinyl is still in place or if damage occurs at any point after installation through general wear and tear, weathering etc.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does vehicle wrapping cause damage?

Vehicles usually do not suffer any visual damage when a Wrapacar car wrap is applied. The only reasons that may cause issues with the aesthetics of your vehicle are bubbles and wrinkles, which will be resolved by our team after inspecting the site.

Can wrap be taken off a vehicle?

Yes, they can! However, if you’re changing to another Wrapacar design or simply want to remove it altogether, we recommend giving us a call before trying anything yourself, as they’re might often be some adhesive left on your bodywork that needs removing first.

Can I choose the design of a wrap?

If you already have in mind what kind of Wrapacar vinyl graphic installation would look best for you, then we do ask that you come in and have a chat with one of our Wrapacar team members before we begin. We want to make sure you’re 100% happy with your design, so please don’t leave it until the last minute!

Can a vehicle undergo a partial wrap?

Yes-however, this will require an individual assessment as we need to ensure that there are no loose or weak parts on any panels which could cause damage during installation. If deemed safe, then these areas can be fully wrapped too, for extra protection against dirt, scratches, and corrosion.

How long does a vehicle wrap take to apply?

This all depends on the vehicle and how busy we are at Wrapacar. However, it should take no longer than a day to complete.

Do I have to inform my insurance company about a wrap?

You do not need to inform your car insurance provider as the wraps will usually cover any existing damage to the panels underneath. However, if you’re planning on applying a full or partial wrap, then please let us know before starting as there may be some areas of repair required beforehand which could incur extra costs depending on severity. This would also give time for an adjuster from your insurer to come out before installation begins to assess the proposed work too.

Does the vehicle need prepping before a wrap?

Wrapacar says that your car will be cleaned and then sanded down to ensure the paint is completely smooth before a professional vehicle wrap.

Does the DVLA need to know about a vehicle wrap?

As long as the wrap does not obscure any of your vehicle’s existing registration plates, you will not need to inform the DVLA.

Does car wrapping save money?

In many ways, yes. For example, if there is damage that would have otherwise been covered by an insurance claim but was instead fixed with a vinyl graphic, it could then lead to more significant and costly structural repairs being needed later on down the road. Wrapacar works extensively within this industry and can offer advice when it comes to making sure you are getting both great quality products at affordable prices, which will, in turn, help keep costs low over time.

Are signwriting and vehicle graphics the same thing?

Wrapacar can offer both service types, with sign writing typically being used for large projects such as businesses or shop fronts, whereas vehicle wrapping usually refers to smaller-scale car lettering, which suits vehicles much better because it’s more cost-effective than traditional signage methods. Wrapacar also has an extensive range of other products available, so please get in touch today if you are looking for anything specific!