{"id":1369,"date":"2021-02-05T18:28:43","date_gmt":"2021-02-05T18:28:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\/blog\/?p=1369"},"modified":"2024-12-17T16:09:12","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T16:09:12","slug":"when-should-a-professional-apply-your-car-wrap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\/blog\/when-should-a-professional-apply-your-car-wrap\/","title":{"rendered":"When Should a Professional Apply Your Car Wrap?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The short answer to the title of this article is simple: always hire a professional for a full wrap. However, if you\u2019re only adding a few decals, you might be able to handle it yourself. Let\u2019s explore the reasons behind this recommendation so you can decide whether tackling the project on your own is the right choice.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Ten Years:<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Why the \u201cten years\u201d in the subheading, you ask? Because becoming truly skilled at professional wrapping a vehicle takes about a decade to master. Most experienced wrappers are in their 30\u2019s or older, reflecting the time and dedication required.Even learning the basics takes significant effort. Our car wrapping specialist, for example, trained at 3M, the company that supplies our vinyl. The program was intensive, including a week-long, 50-hour course with a challenging 20-hour final test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

16 Hours:<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our professional wrapper, as skilled as he is, takes about 16 hours over two days to complete a full wrap of a commercial van. When discussing his craft, he explained that tackling the job yourself would likely take 45 hours or more. Quite the undertaking, wouldn\u2019t you agree?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

600 Dollars:<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Vinyl<\/a> is readily available online, but here\u2019s something to keep in mind: wrapping a full van will cost you around $600 or more for the vinyl and supplies. And that\u2019s just the starting point. Expect that cost to rise as mistakes are likely, meaning you\u2019ll need more vinyl than planned. As for the additional supplies required to wrap a vehicle, here\u2019s what you\u2019ll need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n