Vehicle Wrap Guide PREPARED BY: STARFISH SIGNS & GRAPHICS PAGE 1. Stand Out. Be Noticed. Get Results.

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1 PREPARED BY: STARFISH SIGNS & GRAPHICS PAGE 1

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS What Is A Vehicle Wrap?... Why Get My Vehicle Wrapped?... What Materials Are There?... What Do I Need To Get Started?... The Wrap Process... How To Maintain Your Vehicle Wrap... Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 11 PAGE 2

3 What is a VEHICLE WRAP? A vehicle wrap is a specialized sheet of vinyl that is applied to the outer surface of a vehicle. The wrap vinyl material comes in custom colors, finishes, textures or it can have digital graphics printed onto it. You Can Wrap Almost Any Vehicle: Boats Vans Pickup Trucks Cars Box Trucks Buses Bicycles Airplanes Motorcycles Spaceships PAGE 3

4 COST-EFFECTIVE ADVERTISING As many as 5,000 impressions per dollar PRECISION TARGETING Break into new markets with an innovative and proven method of advertising WHY GET MY VEHICLE WRAPPED? FORM A LASTING IMPRESSION Wraps take advantage of an unsatured advertising medium create an experience that will stick with viewers A LOOK LIKE NO OTHER Wraps can give your vehicle a graphic, texture, finish or color that would be hard or impossible to do with a paint job CHEAPER THAN A PAINT JOB Wraps are more cost-effective than a paint job and you can easily remove them without damage to your vehicle ARMOR FOR THE ELEMENTS Wraps help protect your vehicle s paint job from UV fading and scratches for up to 2-5 years! PAGE 4

5 Specialized wrap vinyl comes in a variety of colors and finishes*. Here are some examples of the different vinyls you can choose from: WHAT MATERIALS CAN BE USED? Digital Graphics Carbon Fiber Metallic/Chrome Metallic/Chrome TIP FROM THE EXPERTS Selecting a high-quality wrap material is important. While it may cost more, the advantages are: -Increased life of the vinyl -No adhesive residue after the wrap is removed -No cracking, fading, bubbling or peeling *For a complete list of all available colors and finshes, please contact Starfish Signs and Graphics. PAGE 5

6 MEASUREMENT TIME Allowing your installer to measure your vehicle beforehand will give them the numbers they need and ensure that they produce your wrap error-free. HAVE PRINT-READY ARTWORK If you are going to provide the printer/installer with artwork for your wrap, make sure you have images at least 300 dpi in resolutionat full size. Images pulled from websites will not work on a vehicle wrap. WHAT DO I NEED TO GET STARTED? SCHEDULED TIME OFF The wrapping process can take a day or more, depending on your vehicle. Making sure you can go without the vehicle for at least 2 days is important. CLEAN VEHICLE Cleaning your vehicle before installation will save you and the installer time. The vinyl will not stick well to a dirty vehicle. VEHICLE SPECS Having all of the information about your vehicle s make, model and year will speed up the process. PAGE 6

7 THE WRAP PROCESS Step 1: Pre-Planning It Starts When You Make Contact We discuss your needs for a vehicle wrap, your budget and record your vehicle information. Based on your information, we will give you an estimate of the cost. Take Measurements We will take measurements of your vehicle to ensure that the wrap is exactly the size it needs to be. This can be done at our office or we can come to you. Make The Decision When you decide you are ready to wrap your vehicle, we agree to the price, turnaround time and dates when we will need access to the vehicle. PAGE 7

8 THE WRAP PROCESS Step 2: Design Understanding Your Vision Our graphic designers will work with you to understand what you want your vehicle wrap to look like, what you want to communicate and who you need to reach. Final Changes Our design process includes two revisions, with more available for an additional charge. Once you are satisfied with the design, we will put it into production and no more changes can be made. Display Your Business Information We help you to incorporate important information about your business, including: Services Phone Number Business Address Web Address Hours of Operation Your Logo PAGE 8

9 THE WRAP PROCESS Step 3: Printing Printing The Wrap We print out all of the panels for your wrap on one long roll of vinyl. All of the panels are marked and will be cut into smaller, more manageable sections. Cutting The Vinyl We finally cut the vinyl into the panels that correspond to the sections of the vehicle. Laminate The Vinyl In order to protect the vinyl from UV rays, scratches and the elements, we laminate the vinyl with a clear protective layer to let your vehicle wrap last longer. PAGE 9

10 THE WRAP PROCESS Step 4: Installation Each panel is wrapped onto your vehicle one at a time. This ensures every piece on the overall wrap is done right and looks great! When the installation is complete, you are left with an incredible look and an unforgettable impression whenever you see your newly wrapped vehicle! Gradually, the wrap starts to transform the vehicle. Panel by panel, it starts to become a completely custom vehicle. PAGE 10

11 HOW TO MAINTAIN YOUR VEHICLE WRAP Hard-to-clean grime such as tree sap, bug spatter or bird droppings should be softened with hot water and soap before being gently washed off. Use wet detergents and a soft sponge or washcloth to wash your car and avoid rubbing too hard Try to avoid automated car washes, pressure washers or any abrasive materials to clean your car. Wash it regularly to make sure dirt and grime do not accumulate of the vinyl Make sure to immediately wipe off and rinse any fuel or volatile chemicals that come in contact with your wrap. PAGE 11