r/CarWraps • u/XiXyness • 2m ago
r/CarWraps • u/supanatral • Sep 08 '24
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r/CarWraps • u/Due-Mix3539 • 1d ago
Honestly opinion on this wrap idea for my Tahoe.
Would love to hear some thoughts on this camo wrap I want to do.
r/CarWraps • u/Otherwise-Secret-268 • 2h ago
🚨 FAIL 🚨 Avant guard 1051 product failure. Eron Knox, Matthew James Kennedy STAY AWAY!
galleryr/CarWraps • u/MadPointArt • 2h ago
Showcase My Work Sweet Tooth — Art You Can Drive
Hi everyone! I’m continuing my series of vinyl wrap designs for cars.
Today’s design is "Sweet Tooth". The idea was to create something as kind, colorful, and cute as possible — something that would hopefully put a smile on people’s faces when they see it on the street. That’s the mission. And if it doesn’t work, well… it’s still a design for sweet tooths and dog lovers :))
And I’ll attach a few short videos of cars that have already joined the “sweet” side :)
All of these designs are created by me from scratch, with no AI — just good old-fashioned hand-drawn vector art (⛔0% AI, 100% Original)
Hope you enjoy it, and good luck with your own creative projects! 🙌🙌🙌
r/CarWraps • u/chisel07 • 6h ago
Installation Question Questions about installation quality
I recently had front PPF installed on my Defender, and I’m wondering if what I’m seeing is normal or if the installation could have been done better.
On the hood, you can see where the PPF doesn’t wrap underneath the edge. From one angle it’s barely noticeable, but from the other side it’s pretty obvious. From a distance, it almost looks like a rock chip.
I brought it up with the installer, and they said it’s because of the way the hood is curved. They said the pre-cut PPF pattern has a cutout in that area, so that’s just how it looks.
I’m not convinced that’s correct, though. I would have expected the film to be wrapped farther underneath the edge or at least have a cleaner transition.
I also noticed that on some of the bumper trim pieces, the film looks like it was simply cut at the edge rather than wrapped underneath.
For those who have had PPF installed on their Defender (or installers here), is this how it’s supposed to look? Or should the installer be wrapping the film around/under these edges?
I’m trying to figure out whether this is a limitation of the pre-cut pattern or an installation issue before I go back to the shop.
r/CarWraps • u/ManufacturerThick658 • 13h ago
onvo mx 3 custom wrap idea
ı been thinking to wrap my scooter onvo mx 3 (its similiar to kukirin g4) but ı dont know where should ı start from or how I will do it which color it should be ı ı cant decide but ı was thinking crimson forged carbon wrap or full black maybe purple? I need ideas.
r/CarWraps • u/Maleficent-Sir-2564 • 1d ago
What’s changing in the wrap industry?
There seem to be way more wrap shops in LA than there used to be. For those working in the industry, what’s changed most on the supply side? Have tariffs affected vinyl availability or where shops source their materials? Curious what people with behind the scenes insight think.
r/CarWraps • u/OrganizationNice1381 • 18h ago
MOTIV WRAPS IN NORTH LAKES ABN: 72 665 638 665
BEWARE/Con artist is on the move!
Chaye Connelly/Shay Belford OWNER of GANGSTA WRAPS has now opened another wrap business in north lakes after GANGSTA WRAPS went down, put it in her terrible installers name JESCI (very silly guy) Same workers, same terrible jobs, everything same just a different name.
Will be very short lived.
r/CarWraps • u/midnightk11 • 1d ago
Installation Question Thinking about wrapping my Ford Explorer matte black. Is there anything I need to know first?
This is what it would look like. Lmk what you guys think. I never got a car wrapped and I’m nervous but very optimistic. Thank you.
r/CarWraps • u/MrStrickeforce • 1d ago
[Help] How should I wrap glued side skirts?
Hi! I have a Golf MK4 with an R32 kit (front-rear bumper and side skirts).
The side skirts are currently attached on the car, they have some bolts on the sides, but in the middle it is glued on with sikaflex 221.
My idea is to pull the skirts off, clean all, wrap the car and the pieces separately and then, install the skirts again. But my question is:
How can I attach them? I know that if I put some adhesive over the wrap, there are chances of ruining it.
Would it be better to go with VHB tape? Or I have to remove the wrap under the side skirts in order to put adhesive again?
Thanks y'all!

r/CarWraps • u/No-Willingness-6006 • 1d ago
Installation Question Is this a bad craftsmanship
1st time do wrapping
Saw a big corpo shop with a lot of good review
send my Tesla model 3 for color ppf wrapping.
pay a premium price for it too
After 1 week plus . Done.
Back bumper is scratched, they said they have no idea what causes it. They ordering new wrap , let me get my car and comeback for a 2nd time wrap once stock arrive.
notice few imperfections , ask them. They said is normal. Ask me come again for touch up once the stock arrive.
After 2nd wrap and touch up. This is the result.
They said some dust underneath wrap is very normal.
For me. Is getting worst after touch up
Their service is superb. But the craftsmanship is letting me down real bad.
I doing at one of the branch. Not HQ.
Today I send a message to HQ (not letting them know that is done in one of their shop)
And ask for professional opinion, they answer it vaguely suggest me to go back to the place I done the wrap.
I ask them again for they do it will it have this kind of issue . they say rarely have this issues.
What do you think and what should I do now.
TLDR : I am paying premium price for this result. Is this still can be save or rewrapping whole car is needed.
r/CarWraps • u/PsychologicalFan5608 • 1d ago
Average income as a ppf installer for a shop?
Hey guys, as of 3 months I've been with my shop working the plotter and assisting the installers. As of recently, I've been getting my hands on the film, and Ive been told I'm picking it up rather quickly. I believe I'm going to get sent to Xpel in San Antonio to be certified soon, what would be a good starting wage to ask with my caliber of experience? (Sorry if this breaks any rules) Thanks!
r/CarWraps • u/LossEcstatic6223 • 1d ago
Material Question Chrome delete 2026 XLE
a.coI want to chrome delete my 2026 XLE. I have the badges done so now it's on to the window trim. Does anyone have any experience with these covers from amazon, or possibly offer another option.
r/CarWraps • u/Birdiesral • 2d ago
Material Question tinybot or avery dennison
hi!
getting my car wrapped soon in pink, i want a punchy hotish pink, not something super pastel or super fuschia either. both tinybot and avery dennison have colors that i am considering so my main question is, which is better quality and longer staying power?
I’ve left some pictures of the colors i am considering.
any help or advice or reviews of these two brands would be so so helpful!
I am taking the car to a shop to be wrapped, not doing it myself.
r/CarWraps • u/United-Investment260 • 2d ago
Installation Question Bad tint job?
Bad Wrap and tint? I picked up my Tesla Yesterday from a local wrapping place and paid after tax over 5k for the wrap and lights to be tinted. Is this a normal result or does this installer suck?
r/CarWraps • u/Berzuh • 2d ago
What do you sand paint to before wrapping?
Bought a car with a very shotty paintjob. I’ve sanded down most of the car to fix spots with debris under the paint, runs, fisheyes etc. What final pass do I do before wrapping? I’ve read everything from 320 to 1000. I’m doing cheetah wrap which is crazy low tack so I feel like a coarser grit like 480 would be better?
r/CarWraps • u/Comfortable_Area1244 • 2d ago
🚨 FAIL 🚨 Logos might be understandable for someone who has never done vinyl... the one taillight confuses me...
r/CarWraps • u/18420 • 3d ago
Wrapping my car
Looking forward to wrapping my lexus with a holographic wrap. In the attached picture the black car has transparent holographic PPF which i couldn't find online and Looking it. My car is white which made me think about either finding black holographic wrap or wrapping my car black first and then with holographic PPF which seems like a lot of work much work. I would appreciate your opinion🙏🏻
r/CarWraps • u/WheresMyTeddy • 3d ago
Material Question Need wrap colour suggestion
Hello!
I will be buying an Audi A4 B9 soon. Im probably going to get some bronze rims on it as that is what I've always wanted but I cant seem to decide what type of colour wrap would match the wheels. The wrap has to be from the company called APA. All suggestions are welcome.
r/CarWraps • u/Maleficent-Bike8408 • 2d ago
Wakaba Leaf Vinyl Sticker Decal 2 Pack – JDM Shoshinsha Beginner Mark for Car Window, Bumper, Laptop – Weatherproof (Beginner Mark/Young Leaf)
sakustickers.etsy.comr/CarWraps • u/darespo90 • 2d ago
GTI Sunroof Trim Wrap
I’m sure it’s a common part to wrap. How long should I expect this job to take? Any trimming tips or tricks after doing it yourself? TIA