How to Hire a Vehicle Wrap Installer – 5 Helpful Tips
The vehicle wrap industry is at an interesting crossroads. Vehicle wraps are definitely recognized as a compelling, cost-effective advertising medium, yet they’re a new industry still growing in popularity. Despite passing them on the road all the time, many people still aren’t entirely sure what a “vehicle wrap” is when they hear the term.
Because the industry is relatively new, it can be difficult to know what the difference is between a quality vehicle wrap, and a wrap disaster that will be peeling off of your car after a few months. We might describe wraps as giant stickers for your car, but that description makes the process of applying a wrap sound deceptively simple. Vehicle wrap installers are trained and certified to insure that your wrap goes on smoothly and lasts for a long time without fading or peeling.
But how do you know which wrap companies are the real deal and which are out to make a quick buck and an inferior product? Well, the price of the wrap is one gauge. We’re not saying that you should always go for the most expensive option, but before you choose the cheapest, you should think about why that particular wrap company is charging so much less than the others. Here are five things to consider when you’re looking for a vehicle wrap installer of your own:
- Does the company specialize in vehicle wraps? If they’re a printing company who only does the occasional wrap, their installers might not be as experienced as a company whose bread and butter is vehicle wraps. Ask how many they’ve installed within the past couple of months. If the answer is only one or two, you might want to consider why.
- Are the installers certified? Proper training and experience is essential when it comes to installing a vehicle wrap. Certifications to look for include Fellers, 3M, Avery, or PDAA. The installer doesn’t need to have all of those certifications, but they should definitely have at least one!
- What kinds of materials is the company using? Not all vinyl is created equal, and overlaminate is an important step to ensuring a long life. We use 3M vast vinyl, and Avery and Oracal are also very good brands.
- Does the company offer a warranty on your vehicle wrap? Some materials, like 3M come with a 5 year warranty of their own, so the shop should offer at least a one year installation warranty. The longer the installation warranty, the better bet that the company knows what they’re doing.
- What do their previous customers have to say? Does the company have any reviews on their google place page? If not, you could ask for a list of previous customer references to call, or you could even call the number on one of the wraps featured on their site. Reading reviews and speaking to past customers is a great way to get a feel for the quality and service that the company is providing.