Manufacturers of specialty car wrap vinyl materials have really opened up the possibilities to semi-permanent color change solutions recently. With the development of new colorways and substrates, these companies are finding a way to offer a more reasonable alternative to custom paint jobs for the auto enthusiast. It had become tradition to turn to paint when thinking about changing the color of your vehicle; but now, with these high tech materials, and range of color choices, custom color change wraps are making headway as a viable option.

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The positives of vinyl wraps have also captivated the attention of many; the concept of having your car wrapped in the color and sheen of your choice, only to be able to remove it a few years later for resale is a serious investment option. The materials are paint-friendly, and do not harm the finish of the vehicles for the duration the wrap is on. This allows the vehicle owner to not only customize the color of their vehicle, but preserve the quality of the paint in the process. Imagine removing the vinyl from the vehicle when you wish to trade it in or sell it, and the paint job is in the same condition it was when you wrapped the car. When selling vehicles, condition is everything. The newer and more taken care of it looks, the more it holds its value.

This concept was really taken on with the wealthier communities. It was a risk to buy an exotic car such as a Porsche, Ferrari, or Lamborghini and have it painted. Cars with new or custom paint jobs often lose value; so offering a custom wrap option to these consumers became a viable option when considering the loss of value on a $100k+ vehicle. When the lease was up, or the owner decided it was time for a newer model, they would have the wrap removed, and the car is in original condition, and ready for resale. This trickled down to all different cultures, from auto enthusiasts of exotics, import and domestic vehicles.
Color change wraps not only allow you to set your vehicle apart from another, but it offers a viable return on investment in your customization of your car. Not too many modifications can help increase the value of a vehicle, but this particular option will help retain values over time. It’s proven to be a comparable look to the traditional paint job. Not for everyone, and not to take anything away from a quality paint job, but for someone looking for a semi-permanent solution, the color change wrap is the best avenue to choose. Contact 12-Point Signworks for your custom estimate on a color change wrap!

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