08 Dec How Much Vinyl Do I Need To Wrap a Car?

How Much Vinyl Do I Need?

The amount of vinyl wrap you need primarily depends on the size of the space or vehicle you intend to wrap. Smaller automobiles and smaller areas to cover will surely use less wrap. Sometimes, if specific spots are more detailed, it can require a bit of excess wrap for quality coverage. Smaller areas like the hood or door pieces can be measured easily and require smaller amounts of vinyl. 

It will take much more vinyl if you plan on wrapping your entire vehicle. To get a rough estimate of how much vinyl you will need to vinyl wrap your full car, multiply the length of your automobile by three, then add five to fifteen inches to that as spare vinyl for the more intricate parts. Below is a quick guide to how much vinyl you need to wrap a car based on vehicle size. 

Small Car

For compact cars like a VW Golf, Hyundai Elantra, Audi A3, or Subaru Impreza, you should be set with 50 feet by 60 inches of vinyl for a full car wrap. Of course, every vehicle is different and has different complications when wrapping, but this is a terrific starting place for small cars. If you have more experience with wrapping, you may get away with 45 feet by 60 inches, but it’s always better to have some spare vinyl instead of running short on a full wrap job. 

Medium Car

How much vinyl is needed to wrap a medium size car? Well, for a vehicle in the proportion range of a Honda Accord, Chevy Camaro, or Toyota Camry, you will need at least 50-55 feet by 60 inches of vinyl wrap. A professional can certainly work within the 50 feet by 60 inches range to wrap a medium-sized car, but without experience, you may even need up to 60 feet by 60 inches of vinyl to complete the job. 

Large Car

You will need more vinyl for a full wrap if you are getting an SUV or other large car wrapped. When it’s something like a 4Runner, BMW 7 Series, or Chevy Impala, it will take 65-70 feet by 60 inches of vinyl to complete a full vehicle wrap. With so much more surface area to wrap, it makes sense why so much more vinyl is needed. 

Truck

Trucks require a bit more wrap than most large cars do. Not only because of the larger size, but trucks regularly have more complexities requiring more spare vinyl to get the job done. From full-size F250s to Suburbans or Escalades, you will need 70-80 feet by 60 inches of vinyl to get a full and quality wrap. With more complexities like mirrors, lights, and bed shells, trucks and other tall vehicles require more detail and precision cuts best left to the professionals with years of experience wrapping every kind of vehicle.

Car Wrap Cost

Numerous variables determine how much it costs to wrap a car. A full car wrap can cost 2-5 thousand dollars depending on factors like the size of the vehicle, the type of wrap, and the complexity of the details you plan on wrapping. If you plan to DIY the wrap job, be aware of the upfront cost of tools and equipment on top of the price of vinyl. If you are inexperienced or new to the wrap game, you can expect to pay more when you do it yourself instead of having a professional wrap your vehicle. With more vinyl scrap from messing up the application to tools and the vinyl itself, it’s easy to get in over your head thinking you are saving money. The professionals have all the equipment and knowledge to save you time and money on your next wrap. 

How Much Does It Cost to Wrap a Car?

A complete car wrap cost can range from 2 to 5 thousand dollars. It all ultimately depends on the size of your car and the wrap you want. Smaller, less complex vehicles with a simple style wrap will fall closer to 2 thousand dollars. For a bigger car or a fancier design wrap, you will be closer to 5 thousand dollars. 

How Much Does It Cost to Wrap a Truck?

Wrapping a truck is typically a bit pricier than wrapping a car due to the need for more vinyl. With more surface area and complexity on trucks, the cost can range from 3 to 6 thousand dollars, including the vinyl wrap in the price. 

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