Got some issues with your car’s bodywork? Perhaps there are scratches or rust? Or perhaps you simply don’t like the colour? There are two solutions to this problem. You can even either give your car a new lick of paint to get rid of those blemishes or change its colour. Or you can wrap the bodywork with vinyl to conceal any issues and mask the original colour of the bodywork.
Both solutions have their pros and cons. Below are some of the benefits compared, and some tips on how to choose the right option for you.
Why use paint?
Some issues like rust will get worse unless you tackle them. A vinyl wrap is just a way of covering up the problem. The rust will continue to eat away at your car and you could end up with other issues such as internal parts becoming exposed and your car’s capacity to handle impact reducing.
By sanding down rust and repainting your bodywork you can stop the corrosion spreading and make your car look new again. A fresh paint job could last for many years and extend the life of your car.
Of course, you can also use car paints to permanently change the colour of your car. If you want to change the colour and leave no trace of the old colour behind, it’s better to repaint.
Why opt for a vinyl wrap?
If you want to apply a single colour and you want high quality results you can expect to pay about the same for a vinyl wrap and a paint job. However, if you want to add multiple colours, patterns, text, logos or other details, a vinyl wrap is likely to be much cheaper than a custom paint job.
Detailed vinyl wraps are also much quicker and easier to design and apply compared to detailed paint jobs. With a vinyl wrap, the pattern is created on a computer. It is then printed onto the vinyl. Before being applied to the vehicle. Paint jobs have to be sprayed or brushed on by hand. Naturally when it comes to intricate paint jobs, this could take days.
Vinyl wraps are also ideal if you want a temporary option. You can opt for controversial colors and patterns without worrying about the effect on the resale value, as you can simply remove the vinyl before selling. With a paint job, the results are there forever until painted over again.
Which is the better option?
Paint jobs are better suited to simple single colour applications. If you want to hide rust, a paint job is also the better option. As it forces you to treat the rust first and then paint over it so that it does not continue to develop. It’s also a good option for when you want a permanent colour change. (such as if the current colour scheme is a bit divisive).
Vinyl wraps are better suited to more complex applications such as multiple colours, patterns and business branding. They are also better suited to applications that you don’t want to be left there permanently such as logos and unusual patterns, as they can be easily removed before selling.
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