Wrapping FAQ's
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Frequently Asked Questions This Q&A area contains answers to Frequently Asked Questions. If you do not see your question here… Please email us with your issue and we will try to provide you and our viewers with the best information we can gather. Q) What is a Vehicle Wrapping? A) Vehicle Wraps are a process of wrapping (covering) portions or your entire car, truck, trailer, bus, RV or any other vehicle with digitally printed vinyl graphics that have been manufactured specifically for your vehicle. Q) Does my current color matter? A) No, depending on the graphic design and the total area of the vehicle to be wrapped the color will not matter or the vinyl color will match nicely. Q) What is involved with the Design Phase? A) The most important part of a car wrap is ensuring the vehicle wrap is laid out properly, per your request, make, model, year and overall condition of the vehicle, etc, are essential. Knowledge of the total project is a must, taking into account that the images used will be high resolution and full size. Clients should focus on the purpose of the vehicle wrap. Simple but purposeful designs are best. Remember the vehicle is now a moving billboard commercial. Your message must be instantly understood. I most cases your viewers have only seconds to view and understand your message. Q) Will a vehicle wrap damage my vehicle’s paint upon removal? A) On factory paint, in good shape, there have been no problems or issues. Repainted cars or older vehicles with paint in poor condition may peel when removed. Q) Can I wrap a leased vehicle? A) Yes, the wrap can be professionally removed without any damage at the end of the lease.(Please ask your installer and the lease company for their opinion before proceeding.) Q) How long will a graphic wrap last on my vehicle? A) Most wraps last 4 to 6 years or longer, providing you follow the easy care guidelines provided by the manufactures authorized installer. Q) Can I design my own graphics? A) Definitely! We encourage our clients to help in the design process. Customers have personal designs and business logos that are unique to them and brand their business. Supplying them with their logos, photos, and other supporting images, and these sponsors then create the graphics in a format that best fits the Vehicle. Many times, clients have images, photos or just ideas what they want on the display vehicle. Q) What are instillation options? There are several types of vinyl graphic designs that you can employ. Full panel design wraps, they utilize the natural seams in the vehicle, ex…hood, doors, truck, etc, to complete a panel. Partial, a graphic that may be a stripe or other graphic element on a portion of the body panel. Glass overlay and logo details are also popular. Q) What’s the difference between a ½, ¾, and full wrap? A) Ask your professional graphic designer / installer for their understanding of what partial and full is. Q) How long does it take for a typical installation? A) After the design process is complete, and the graphic has been produced the installation normally takes between one and two days. You will have a timetable with your manufacturer. Q) Can you apply vehicle graphics over windows? A) Yes, we have products that are designed for windows; sorry there is an exclusion for the windshield. (Law prohibits this) Q) Can I still see through my windows? A) Yes, the specially designed window graphics use a perforated vinyl that will allow you to see through your windows, it’s completely safe to drive when complete. Q) Will it damage my paint? A) No. The most commonly used material(s) used actually protect your paint from minor scratches and UV rays. Q) Can you wrap an RV or trailer? A) Yes, most anything can be wrapped, large format printing on vinyl, have the capability to cover large areas. Many customers have wrapped buildings, windows, storefronts and large vehicles of all types. Q) Can you wrap boats? A) Professional advice and installation here due to harsh conditions. Q) Can you wrap bumpers? A) Yes, under certain conditions, please consult your designer/ service provider. Q) Is there any kind of warranty on material and installation? A) Please consult your service provider for the specifics as it applies to your job, region, climate and use of the materials used. Q) What if my design needs a change? Phone number, etc? A) New graphics can be changed or added as needed without replacing the entire panel in most cases. Q) How do I care for my wrap? A) The materials service provider is your best source for the proper care of the wrap used. Please get maintenance instructions, in writing, so you understand how to get the most use from your product. Q) If my design is damaged in any way can it be repaired? A) All designers we recommend keep a record of your job on their database for repairs and if you add vehicles to your fleet. Q) I need high visibility, what do you recommend? A) Many ways to achieve this… Wild colors…outrageous designs… reflective vinyl’s that react to sun and reflect light at night are just some of the tips and tricks these innovative designers use. Q) Are all designs custom? A) Most are suited to a clients preference, however many wrappers listed here have many pre-designed, ready to go, high quality, eye-catching, graphics that can be shipped on short notice. Q) What are the benefits of wrapping as opposed to paint or vinyl lettering? A) Wrapping has more visual dramatic effect and protects the whole panel that it is applied to. Paint is permanent and requires a repaint to remove; vinyl lettering or signs may leave "shadows" when removed due to fading. Q) Why should I wrap my vehicle(s) instead of conventional billboard or print advertising? A) If your company has a limited advertising budget, high quality wrap graphics can reach a greater audience and draw more attention to your business. Advertising is a necessity for success with any product or service, how you allocate your ad budget is important, so consider this… Wrapped vehicles cover a wide area; they will not and cannot be overlooked. Stationary signs and print can go un-noticed, wrapped cars and trucks announce to the neighborhood that you are there providing a service. It is a more personalized, direct way to convey who you are and what you do and at a reasonable cost. Q) What are the costs involved, is this really expensive? A) Costs are based on the complexity of the design and vehicles to be wrapped. Some specialty materials have a higher cost, reflective vinyl’s, picture quality graphics, etc. Your experienced designer/installer can help you get the look you want within the budget you can afford. Q) Can my wraps be financed? A) Many of the quality service providers listed here offer many options to suit your business plan and budget, just ask.
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