FAQ: Will a Vehicle Wrap Protect my Paint?

Will a vehicle wrap protect my paint? The answer to your question is yes, but there are limits. Vehicle graphics when properly installed can be an excellent way to protect the original finish of a vehicle. And there’s another point worth mentioning. I was talking with TKO Graphix president Tom Taulman II, about painted vehicle graphics vs. adhesive vinyl graphics. He mentioned a company that is well known for their branded color on their vehicles.

An automobile manufacturer paints the vehicle especially for them at an extra charge near $5,000, and it doesn’t end there. When the vehicles are turned in at the completion of the lease, they must be repainted. In this scenario, it would be far less expensive to wrap the vehicle and remove the wrap at the end of the lease.

How Can a Vehicle Wrap Protect Paint

Exposure to sunlight – A full wrap protects the paint from sunlight and exposure to ultraviolet rays. UV rays can cause paint to fade especially dark colors and areas exposed to direct sunlight like hoods, trunks, and tops.

The elements – Vehicle graphics protect the original finish from the elements. The paint is shielded from ice, snow, and rain by the adhesive vinyl.

Harmful chemicals – Such as salt, petroleum- based products, and acidic atmospheric conditions don’t reach the paint where they could potentially cause harm. For example, prolonged exposure to salt will eventually lead to corrosion.

What Will a Vehicle Wrap Protect and not Protect

Damage – Accidents, scraps and damage caused by collision will affect both the wrap and the paint.

Poor installation – For example, if the vehicle graphic installer cuts too deep the paint can be scored. Likewise using heat improperly can damage the paint.

Cheap material – Using the wrong material for the installation could lead to problems when it comes time to remove the material, which can damage the paint. Cheap Vehicle Graphics

It’s More Than Just Protecting the Paint

So, will a vehicle wrap protect your paint? A full vehicle wrap does more than protect the paint. It protects your investment. Three, five, even seven years down the road the original finish will still look brand new. And that translates into dollars. If you’d like to learn more, Contact Us, we’d be happy to help you protect your investment.

Note: The featured image is a pink BMW Tom Taulman II had wrapped, drove for 31 days to solicit contributions for Real Men Wear Pink, and is now back to it’s original white finish. Will a vehicle wrap protect your paint?

How Can We Help You? 

If you’d like fleet graphics designed to capture attention, printed on state-of-the-art equipment, and installed by expert certified installers, we’re here to help.

If you’d like further information or advice, be sure to Contact Us. 

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TKO Graphix has been a national fleet and vehicle graphics company helping customers since 1985. We provide full-service graphic design, digital printing, screen printing, graphics installation, and removal of large format graphics.

We’re a fleet and vehicle graphics company, and since 1985, we’ve been helping businesses, large and small, brand their fleet of tractor-trailers, service trucks, and company vehicles. Whether you have a fleet of thousands or a few vehicles, we are here to lead you through the vehicle branding process.

TKO Graphix is a Certified 3M™ MCS™ Warranty graphics manufacturer. Our installation crews are 3M Certified and are employees of TKO Graphix, not sub-contractors.

When it comes to making your graphics a reality — it all begins with our design department services. From a concept on paper to road-worthy advertising for your vehicles, the TKO Graphix design team can help bring your vision to life. Our team specializes in creating fleet and vehicle graphics while keeping your brand consistent across all types of vehicles in your fleet.