American flag motifs are a popular design for vinyl wraps that decorate boats, trucks and SUVs. The wraps can be customized and also protect the vehicle s original paint.(Car Wrap City / Courtesy) ...

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The R1T seen here has a pattern instead of a paint job. It looks like a version of the camouflage that manufacturers typically use to mask prototypes of upcoming vehicles during testing with a cursory ...

Re-painting your car can be a great way to personalize your vehicle and give it a little more pizazz. Unfortunately, it's permanent, meaning you can't change your mind and go for a different look ...

Car wraps have gone from niche advertising tools to mainstream style upgrades, yet a stubborn fear lingers that a vinyl skin ...

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You've seen them before. Whether it's a company car en route to the next job site or someone's personalized vehicle, car wraps have found their place among businesses and automotive lovers alike. They ...

Back in 2013, we responded to the matte-paint fad by trying out a vinyl wrap on one of our editors' personal cars, a 1988 Volkswagen Cabriolet. We promised an update, and, well, here we are. First, a ...

While the short answer to how long a vinyl wrap lasts appears to be “three to seven years,” that wide range merits some explanation. Related: More Maintenance News Perhaps unsurprisingly, three of the ...

Car wrapping specialist putting vinyl foil or film on carCredit: Getty What is a car wrap? A layer of plastic vinyl coating is stuck over the top of the vehicle’s paintwork. There are several types of ...