Vehicle graphics & wraps

On cast film, correctly installed and washed by hand, five to seven years is normal in this climate. Horizontal surfaces — roof, hood, bonnet — see the most UV and usually fade first. Cheaper calendered film often starts lifting and shrinking within two.

No — provided the paint was in sound factory condition and the film is cast vinyl removed properly with heat. In practice a wrap protects the paint underneath from stone chips and UV. Wrapping over a poor respray is the one situation where removal can lift finish, and we will flag that before we start.

A full wrap is typically three to five working days including preparation and post-heating. A partial wrap is usually one to two days, and cut lettering is often same-day. We schedule around your work rather than the other way around.

Yes, and it is common — cast film removes cleanly at end of lease. Check your lease terms first, since a few explicitly restrict it, and keep the removal in the budget.

Hand wash with mild detergent, and avoid high-pressure jets aimed straight at the edges and seams. Brush-style automatic washes will scuff the laminate and can catch an edge. Waterless and spray-on wrap products are fine.