Car enthusiasts use custom car wraps to not only protect their business vehicles but to promote their business. So, after deciding to install custom car wraps to your vehicle you will think! How do I calculate the cost of custom car wraps? It is not a one answer, the cost of any kind of wrapping, installing paint protection film and ceramic coating depends on multiple factors. Prices may widely differ depending on the quality, and quantity of the wrap along with installation cost. Every factor contributing to the cost has its own worth. Wrapping on commercial vehicles is a bit more expensive especially when you want to install vinyl wrap to the whole commercial fleet. The printing and designing cost also differs according to the design and graphics you use. Let’s go through a detailed guide about the factors affecting the cost of custom car wraps.
Factors contributing in the cost of custom car wraps
Auto Boss technicians are happy to guide you about why the cost to wrap a car differs. After reading this complete guide you would be able to judge how much to pay for getting custom car wraps on your vehicle. Let’s go ugh the guide/
Design Time
As we discussed earlier, the cost of designing matters a lot especially when it comes to customized decals or wraps. The designing time and cost also depends on what you choose. For example, if you are looking for a car wrap design that takes a lot of time for designing, printing and completion adds overall cost of wrapping. The design cost also depends on some factors including:
Nature of the Design: If you choose a complex design, it will take more time for the graphic designer.
Color combination: The numbers of colors you use to make or print the design also affect the overall designing and printing cost.
Designer’s payment: when you want to have a perfect design, you would require hiring services of a professional designer. An experienced and professional designer always charges more than an inexperienced one.
Printing cost: After designing comes printing. The cost of printing also depends on the nature and number of colors. If the design consists of multiple colors, the printing cost increases. However, if your design is simple the wrapping costs are also low.
Size (vehicle and wrap)
It’s a rule of the thumb that when your vehicle size is larger it would require more quantity of the car wrap. When you want to apply custom car wraps to a truck or a larger bus, the printing cost, installation cost, and quantity of the car wraps is more than a small car. Even the car wrap quantity required for partially wrapping trucks can be equal to a small car with simple coverage. The size of the car wrap also contributes a lot in overall car wrapping cost. There are two kinds of wrapping, both come with different pricing:
Partial wrapping: It means you only want to install a wrap on a part of your vehicle such as bumper, hood, or door panels. You would only require a small to medium sized printed wrap for partial wrapping. The installation cost to wrap a car is also less. DIY partial car wrapping is also easier than full body car wrap. Remember! Installing only company logos or business statements would be enough to promote your business but it won’t provide complete protection to your vehicle.
Full body car wrapping: O yes! Your vehicle also wants complete protection. Here comes your love to your car. Applying a semi printed car wrap to the whole vehicle body costs more than partial wrapping. However, some car owners like to have colored/ custom car wraps of multiple colors on their vehicle that are costly.
Material
Quality is an important factor that contributes to overall cost of the vehicle wrapping. Vinyl wrap quality and brand affect the overall wrapping cost. For instance, if you install a carbon fiber, matte, glossy, or ceramic wrap printed on your vehicle also affects the overall cost of wrapping. Vehicle wrap quality also affects the overall wrapping cost. For higher quality custom car wraps the cost of wrapping increases. You have to pay more to ensure paint and UV damage. Some of the car owners like to add some more qualities to their wraps. For instance, you may add ceramic coating to your wrapped car for additional protection or added shine. Installing both will add to the wrapping cost.
Installer’s location
The location of the installer also affects the cost of wrapping. Certain states have higher cost of living such as metropolitan areas or urban areas. However, the cost of living in rural areas is lower, hence, the overall cost of installation is also less.
Experience of the installer
The installer’s experience also matters a lot. When an installer has extensive experience, it means he has worked in more models of the vehicles. He will charge you more but you will have peace of mind and guarantee of the finest finish. Handing over your vehicle to an inexperienced installer may be less costly but he may not provide the services better enough to satisfy you.
DIY/ Professional wrapping
Installing a car wrap by yourself can cost far less than professional wrapping. However, DIY car wrap installation also requires significant material, patience and time. You may not install the wrap properly or may damage your vehicle paint or car wrap.
If you want seamless installation, hire a professional car wrapping service. A professional car wrapping expert may charge you more but he will ensure the finest finish.
Conclusion
The cost of custom car wraps depends on multiple factors including the quality of car wrap, quantity of the car wrap, and installation cost.
FAQs
Is car wrapping cheaper than paint?
Car wrapping may seem more expensive than painting your vehicle, however, it may last up to seven years. Car paint seems cheaper initially but it can deteriorate much earlier than car wrap.
How do I measure the car wrap?
Measure your vehicle from edge to edge leaving one inch excess to every side.