There are several reasons for you to resort to car wrapping. Contrary to what some people think, changing the appearance of the body a little is just one of the functions, whether for personal or professional reasons.

Some take the opportunity to protect the vehicle’s original painting. Both against dust and the natural degradation of time, as well as in relation to UV rays, the small pebbles that every driver faces on a daily basis or even the sea air in some regions of the country.

In addition, wrapping allows you to choose not only new colors, but also different textures. Thus, the appearance can range from a flashy color to something close to what would be the matte of a batmobile.

To better understand how this universe of plotting or wrapping cars works, diving headfirst into the advantages and disadvantages that this brings, just continue reading!

What does it mean to wrap a car?

This is a plotting service in which a thin layer of adhesive in different colors and textures is installed. In other words, a film is installed, partially or totally, on the bodywork of the vehicle.

The best-known material for this is PVC Vinyl, as it is quite varied in terms of colors and textures. It also guarantees strong resistance.

But there are other options, such as polyurethane. The material differs in that it is transparent, aimed only at protecting the original painting. Liquid wrapping has also become widespread. This is a way to fix small defects in other applications.

The most famous types of wrapping in UK are the following:

• Bright;
• Matte;
• Carbon fiber;
• Pearlized;
• Metallic;
• Black piano ceiling;

Glitter can be any color, but is most common in white or black. This is because it looks very similar to the original paint color. Matte has been the most common in Brazil, as it guarantees a more attractive aesthetic differential.

The carbon fiber has a slightly grained texture, which gives it a very interesting sporty finish. For a while, it was the most popular option for vehicle customization.

The pearlized option follows a little along the lines of carbon fiber, but is mainly focused on the white option, with an equally grainy tone. The metallic version, in turn, resembles the shiny model.

The black piano is also sporty, but can be used by anyone. It only goes on the roof and gives the impression of being a continuation of the windshield glass.

Advantages of wrapping the car

The first advantage of all is undoubtedly the preservation of the original painting. The envelopment protects against sea air, UV rays and even the natural action of time.

Next, we can remember the fact that it is much more affordable than painting the car. Experts claim savings of 40% to 70% compared to conventional painting.

Another notable advantage is customization and design. With the textures we saw above, it is possible to change your car’s profile within a few hours, making the car practically new overnight.