We can say from experience that this is the best way to protect your car against chips scrapes scratches fading and discoloration.
Does vinyl wrap protect paint.
Furthermore if your paint is weak such as a failing clear coat it might not resist when the time comes to peel the wrap off.
Wrapping your car with vinyl also provides protection for your original paint.
We have had a clear paint wrap on most of our own vehicles.
When it comes time to sell your car you can remove the vinyl to reveal the pristine paint underneath.
This allows you to create an unmistakable appearance for your car.
This is great for people whose cars have expensive paint jobs have metallic paint or for those who have a classic car and want to keep it safe.
The vinyl wrap comes in rolls of material rolls that must be cut shaped and conformed to the vehicle.
When comparing wrap vs paint the main point of using vinyl to change your car s appearance is that it s reversible.
It is in the cutting process the paint can go from perfect to a mess.
Vinyl car decals or vinyl wrap material are made with an adhesive that is semi permanent.
Fun fact vinyl decals actually protect the paint underneath.
Which means that if done properly it will remove without taking off any of the clear coat or paint layer underneath it.
Any imperfections in your paint will show through the wrap specially those of a textured nature.
An unskilled wrapper will cut on the paint leaving behind cut marks that will then be wrapped over never to be seen again until the wrap comes off.
There are two types of car wraps.
Vinyl wraps can be customized with digital printed designs.