Vehicle installation normally takes from one to two days, depending on how much vinyl is being applied and the size of the vehicle. We prefer to hold a vehicle for at least 48 hours to complete the installation.

Anything less than a full wrap is called a “partial wrap.” A half wrap typically includes the entire rear of the vehicle, halfway up the vehicle, or a hood logo. A three-quarter wrap normally includes the entire rear of the vehicle, most of the way up the vehicle and a hood logo. A full wrap covers the entire surface of the vehicle.

If you have an indoor location available that fits your vehicle, we can send installers directly to you to complete the installation on-site. If you don’t have an indoor area, we recommend that you bring the vehicle to our convenient location to apply the graphics. A controlled environment is extremely important to quality of the finished product. Wind, rain, extreme temperatures, dirt, etc. can cause problems during the vinyl graphic installation process.

Yes. Window graphics printed on window film are see-through. Window “perf” vinyl is perforated with very small holes that allow for visibility from inside the vehicle. However, for safety reasons, the front windshield and the forward driver and passenger windows should not have vinyl graphics applied to them. The rear windshield and rear windows on passenger- and driver-side doors can typically be covered.

Any base color on a vehicle can be wrapped, however, black is preferred. The black color helps hide any areas that don’t match the vinyl graphics. If you have a base color other than black, remember that the designer can modify the design to suit the vehicle color.

While Wraps Science takes every precaution to keep installation flaws to a minimum, not all bubbles, wrinkles, or seams can be avoided. A design with plenty of background shapes and colors such as camouflage or textured patterns can help hide these flaws. These backgrounds have a great visual impact while hiding potential defects to the vehicle wrap.

Yes. All vehicles should be free of dust, mud, pollen, wax, and any other agents that may affect the installation process. Vehicles scheduled for an install should be washed with normal car soap (no other additives or agents) at least 24 hours prior to the installation date.

No, any vehicle no matter its size can be wrapped as long as the surface allows the vinyl to adhere to it.

If the damage to the vehicle is limited to certain areas of the vehicle, you should not need to redo the entire wrap. Panels or pieces may be replaced after the vehicle is repaired.

Sure. If the surface to wrap has enough adhesion for the vinyl, a wrap is possible. See our various Services pages for more details, or look through our Project Gallery for ideas.

A quality wrap will last between 3 to 5 years on the vehicle depending on the treatment that has been given to it. The life of the wrap depends on many factors, including client preference and weather conditions.

We do NOT recommend pressure washing a wrapped vehicle, as this may cause separation of the vinyl from the paint.

Hand washing with a soft, non-abrasive sponge is best. Avoid high pressure washes and never use an ice scraper on window graphics. There are specially designed products to clean and polish vinyl graphics that Wraps Sciences recommends.

In most cases, vehicle wraps will not damage factory paint jobs and may actually protect your vehicle’s paint from minor scratches. Paint in poor condition may peel when vinyl is removed.

Absolutely. Vinyl graphics are designed to be removed with no residue. The wrap is stacked to the vehicle using heat and pressure-sensitive adhesives that can be reactivated by our installers. The removal process is relatively quick.
​Removal can be difficult if performed incorrectly. Always have a professional vinyl graphic specialist remove your vinyl wrap, as doing otherwise may result in damage to the vehicle or wall surface.

Wraps Sciences provide print services in-house; we can get your graphics designed and produced for more information on this service, see Graphic Design.

Absolutely. Wraps Sciences routinely works with designers and printers from across the United States, servicing everyone from large corporations to small businesses, to car enthusiasts.

Every vinyl graphic installation project has its own set of variables; material quality, lamination, installation man hours, vehicle design, etc… Partial wraps will help minimize costs if it is a concern.

If you are using a vehicle wrap as signage, there is no more cost-effective advertising method available. It has been proven that the cost per impression (CPI) of vehicle wraps is less than other forms of advertising such as billboards, television, radio and the Yellow pages. If you are using your vehicle wrap to improve the appearance of your vehicle, digitally printed vehicle wraps simply cannot be duplicated by more traditional methods like paint or airbrushing. By advertising on your vehicle, you can generate more than 600 visual impressions for every mile driven, according to the American Trucking Association.

Most leased or rented vehicles have factory paint jobs with excellent paint quality, providing an ideal surface for a vinyl graphic wrap. However, customers ought to obtain permission to wrap a leased or rented vehicle. Leased vehicles are often wrapped without incident or damage. Wrap Sciences assumes that any necessary permission to modify the vehicle have been granted upon agreement with the customer.