Understanding The Wide World Of Car Wrap Solutions

When it comes to car wraps, there’s almost infinite variation; you can choose from a wide assortment of sizes, colours, and finishes, and even print custom logos, text, and images on your wrap.

To give you a better idea of what your options are, we’re going to cover some of the most popular sizes and finishes you’ll see on car wraps, including specialty finishes. We’ll also give you some tips on which finishes and styles work best for different purposes.

There’s a lot to cover, so strap in—let’s get right into it:

Full Vehicle Wrap Options

Full vehicle wraps are the most common type of vehicle wrap; true to the name, your vehicle is wrapped from front to back with vinyl. Full wraps ensure that your vehicle has a continuous colour, finish, and texture—they’re also the biggest canvas for logos and calls-to-action.

Partial Vehicle Wrap Options

Partial vehicle wraps are vehicle wraps that only cover part of your vehicle. They typically start at the rear of the vehicle and move up the sides, though they can also begin at the hood. Partial wraps may cover anywhere from ¼ to ¾ of your vehicle; when they cover ½ of your vehicle, they’re sometimes referred to as half wraps.

Other alternatives to partial vehicle wraps are decals. Decals are, in essence, high-quality stickers that you can put on your vehicle. As a low-cost alternative to vehicle wraps, they can give you the opportunity to add branding to your vehicle without the more cohesive look of a partial or full wrap.

Commercial Fleet Wraps

Commercial fleet wraps are full or partial vehicle wraps that are designed and applied to several vehicles in a single fleet. Commercial wraps are less expensive per unit than individual wraps; if all of the vehicles in your fleet are the same make and model, a single design can be used for each vehicle.

Branding And Advertising Opportunities

Vinyl wraps are an excellent way of advertising your business. When you get a vinyl wrap, your advertising travels with you; whether you’re on the highway or parked on a client’s property, people will see and learn about your business.

The key is to get a custom-designed vinyl wrap; a wrap with your company’s logo, name, and phone number is a great way to start. By incorporating your brand colours into your wrap, you’ll also boost brand awareness!

Types Of Car Wraps

There are several different types of vinyl wraps available. The three most common categories are gloss, matte, and satin—three finishes that refer to how much light the vinyl wrap reflects (and thus how shiny or glossy they are).

Gloss Wraps

Gloss wraps are shiny; a gloss wrap is a great option for businesses looking to create a sophisticated, polished look. Perfect for real estate companies, event promoters, and other agencies that want to stand out while still looking professional.

Matte Wraps

Matte vinyl wraps are a favourite among modern, cutting-edge businesses; think creative agencies, tech startups, or even trendy nightclubs. They have a sleeker, more subtle look than gloss wraps and they’re great for conveying a sense of cool.

Satin Wraps

Satin wraps are the level of gloss between matte wraps and gloss wraps. They’re a great way of creating a somewhat more understated look while still conveying professionalism. They’re a great choice for people promoting wellness brands and other products and services for health and eco-conscious consumers.

Specialty Car Wraps

Carbon Fibre Wraps

Carbon fibre wraps emulate the look and feel of carbon fibre through a textured finish. You can get glossy or matte carbon fibre wraps; either way, you’re evoking high performance. These wraps will give your vehicle a mean look—great for competitive teams.

Metallic Wraps

Metallic wraps have a shiny surface; they’re a great choice for any business trying to evoke a luxurious or premium feel. They feature a metal flake effect that gives them a soft, diffused shine. We love them as vehicle wraps for jewellery stores, high-end retailers, and travel companies.

Chrome Wraps

Chrome vinyl wraps are the shiniest of all car wraps; they’re so glossy that they create a mirror effect. This makes chrome wraps incredibly bold, so they’re perfect for event promoters, specialty retailers, and businesses looking to attract a crowd at trade shows or other events.

Choosing The Right Car Wrap Solution

Vinyl wrapping is a great advertising solution for a variety of businesses. In our experience, most businesses opt for gloss, matte, or satin wraps in colours that are well-suited to their business. As we’ve covered, however, businesses can take advantage of specialty finishes if those finishes are a good match for their niche.

No matter what style of car wrap you get, you can expect the car wrap to protect your car’s original paint job from UV rays and contaminants—that makes vinyl wraps great for advertising and protecting your assets.

Unleashing The Power Of Car Wraps For Your Business

At SpeedPro, we offer high-quality vehicle wraps for businesses of all kinds. Our in-house graphic design teams create the wraps and then our wrap technicians carefully apply the wrap to your vehicle.

When you’re looking for a car wrap to promote your business, it pays to work with the pros. SpeedPro is Canada’s trusted source for all vehicle wraps; get in touch with us today. We’ll help you design the perfect vinyl wrap for your vehicle!