[Video] How Much Does it Cost to Wrap a Car? OMG These Prices

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A round of applause to you for maintaining your vehicle. Let’s get right into why you’re here. When your car has seen a few years, it starts to lose its look and that is partly due to the fading paint job. To bring it back up to its original shine you can have it repainted. This is both time-consuming and costly.

Or maybe you just want a cool look that you can use to express your wild side.

A quick and cheaper alternative is to have your car wrapped and in this article, we will discuss how much it will end up costing you and if it is worth the investment. For the novices, car wraps are made from vinyl and can adhere to your car when applied with a little heat.

It is an alternative to repainting your car or giving your car a different look if you get bored with the factory color.

When to opt for a car wrap?

If your car still looks pretty decent then car wrapping may not be for you. Instead, if there are plenty of scratches or the paint has faded to the point that it further ages the car and makes it dull to look at then wrapping your car is something that you can consider.

Is it a long term solution?

Even the best quality car wraps are not a replacement for a full fledged paint job. They are more prone to scratches and can even tear pretty easily. In case you have fender bender they can end up looking worse than a painted car would look. They are also less durable than a paint job. Here is a video to give you some insight.

Price quotes?

There are multiple parameters that control the cost of a car wrap. Prices start from anywhere around $1500 and can go all the way up to $7500. The larger the car and the more doors it has, the costlier it is to wrap it. If there are components like an external antenna or a spoiler, the cost will increase. A color change will cost a lot more. A rough estimate is given below for a quality car wrap

2 door coupe: $2500
4 door sedan: $3500
5 Door SUV: $4200-$4500
Total color change: Additional $500
Graphics, external part: Extra usually in the range of $100-$300

To sum up…..

If you do not want to spend too much time and would like a quick fix then go for a car wrap. Just keep in mind that it is not a permanent solution or short term solution and it solely depends on what your personal goals are.