Le 05/06/2024
written by Laura P
All you need to know about wrapping total for car
The wrapping total
The wrapping total is a specialty used in the world of car tuning. It involves applying a decorative film to the entire surface of your car. Find out more about wrapping , its advantages and disadvantages, maintenance and more.
What is wrapping total for car?
wrapping is a well-known technique among car tuning enthusiasts. It involves applying a decorative or protective adhesive film to the entire bodywork. This technique can be used in the world of car tuning, but not only! In fact, many private individuals are taking the plunge and opting for wrapping for their cars. And with good reason: there are many advantages to be gained from this technique, which comes straight from the USA.
The advantages of wrapping total for cars
The wrapping total car wrap is used by many professionals, car customizers and private individuals. The advantages of a wrapping total for car are manifold:
- If you want your car to be just like you, wrapping is the solution. There are a multitude of colors, patterns and finishes to choose from in the fascinating world of wrapping . There are even lots of ideas for personalizing your car. There's bound to be one that's just right for you. Anything goes at wrapping ;
- Reversibility at any time: the full wrapping you installed on your car a few years ago no longer suits you. You'd like to change it. It's perfectly possible. Adhesive film from wrapping is easily reversible, unlike paint. As a result, you can transform your car as many times as you like at wrapping ;
- Protection for your car's bodywork and paintwork: beyond the aesthetic appeal of wrapping , by adding an adhesive film to your car's bodywork, you protect it. The same applies to paintwork. In fact, they are subject to repeated weathering, impacts and ultraviolet rays. All of which can have a detrimental effect on your bodywork in the long term. By applying an adhesive film, you can protect yourself against these problems. Shocks due to fender-benders or the weather will be reduced, as will the loss of color brilliance of your bodywork;
- A long service life: in addition to protecting your bodywork and its paintwork, a total wrapping is a long-lasting solution. Depending on the quality of wrapping, its brand, the materials used and the way it is installed, its lifespan can vary. At Variance Autowrapping film lasts between 5 and 10 years;
- An economical solution: this is undoubtedly the most important and expected advantage. Using wrapping for your car will cost you much less than repainting. It's theideal alternative to painting! What's more, it requires less installation time.
The disadvantages of wrapping total
It's true that using a wrapping total has its share of advantages. But what about the disadvantages? To give you an overview of wrapping total, here are the main disadvantages:
- It won't hide your car's imperfections: if your car's bodywork has been damaged by bad weather or impact, a full wrapping film won't hide them. While it may reduce the damage, it won't erase it. In fact, a wrapping film is designed tofit the curves and shapes of your carperfectly. So, in the event of major deformations, it will fit them too. So it's a good idea to have them repaired before applying wrapping ;
- Installation must be carried out by a professional: wrapping is a technique that requires the intervention of a professional. It is therefore not free. That's what we often hear. It's true if you don't feel like installing it yourself. However, it is now possible to do the installation yourself. At Variance Auto, we're committed to making the installation of wrapping film as easy as possible. That's why we provide you with installation tutorials and advice. However, if even with our videos you're still not sure, you have the option, for an additional cost, of calling in one of our qualified professionals.
All our installation videos are on YouTube!
The cost of a total wrapping
As mentioned previously, wrapping total car film is more affordable than paint. Nevertheless, it varies according to several criteria:
- The make and model of your vehicle;
- The surface to be customized ;
- The mark of wrapping total ;
- Finishing the wrapping total;
- Installation (by a professional or yourself).
As a rule of thumb, opting for paint will set you back up to €4,000. For a full wrapping , the range is between €500 and €700.
The installation of a wrapping total
Installing a wrapping car requires patience and attention to detail, but not only that! In fact, a few precautions should be taken to prepare your vehicle before installing a wrapping :
- Place your car in an areaprotected from dust and wind. What's more, to ensure that the wrapping film adheres perfectly to the shape of your car, it's imperative to respect the installation temperature. This should be between +15° and +25°;
- Remove all dust, dirt and grime during deep vehicle cleaning. When placing your order, you have the option of purchasing a cleaning kit. It's highly recommended to have one. It will enable you to clean your car thoroughly and avoid damaging your wrapping . Once again, Variance Auto makes it easy for you to clean your car;
- Install your wrapping, if possible in pairs, using the installation kit and following the installation steps provided. If bubbles appear during installation of your wrapping total, simply pierce them with an air bubble piercing tool and press in place.
Once your wrapping total car film has been properly installed, it will remain intact as long as you clean it the right way. Simply clean it gently with water. Do not wash with a roller.
Don't throw away your off-cuts from wrapping! There are many ways to use them to customize other equipment.
Now you know everything about wrapping . Take the plunge and customize your vehicle.
