Our Process
Estimate
Estimate
Estimate
The scope of the project is determined based on vehicle, quantity, material, location and deadline. Upon approval a deposit is required prior to moving to the next step. One the deposit is received, the design process can begin. Estimates can be revised at anytime, depending on whether you would like to increase or decrease the amount of graphics.
Design
Estimate
Estimate
At The Wrap Firm, we approach each project with a unique perspective, Yours! Unlike our competitors who think there is a one-size fits all design mentality, leading to dated and unsightly designs, we create a unique look that reinforces your brand and makes your business stand out in the sea of advertising.
Signs make business we make sig
At The Wrap Firm, we approach each project with a unique perspective, Yours! Unlike our competitors who think there is a one-size fits all design mentality, leading to dated and unsightly designs, we create a unique look that reinforces your brand and makes your business stand out in the sea of advertising.
Signs make business we make signs and design makes the difference.
** A non-refundable deposit will be required before design begins.
Approval
Estimate
Vehicle Wrap Prep
Once the design is approved, we will Print our customers a sample per request that they can come approve at our facility so they can check the coloring in natural light. Many times, the color on the screen or printed from a person printer does not reflect the color of the actual vinyl print. Sampling typically takes 2-3 days.
Vehicle Wrap Prep
Removing The Obstacles
Vehicle Wrap Prep
A clean car is essential when wrapping a vehicle. We always ask our clients to give their vehicle a good wash removing all dirt and grime before bringing their vehicle into the shop. We then further fine detail clean the vehicle with IPA (Isopropyl Alcohol) and Rapid vinyl prep products, making sure all Teflon contaminants are gone from t
A clean car is essential when wrapping a vehicle. We always ask our clients to give their vehicle a good wash removing all dirt and grime before bringing their vehicle into the shop. We then further fine detail clean the vehicle with IPA (Isopropyl Alcohol) and Rapid vinyl prep products, making sure all Teflon contaminants are gone from the paint work, so that the vinyl wrap graphics will stick and adhere without lifting.
Proper cleaning preparation can make the difference between your vehicle wrap lasting for many years or failing in days.
Removing The Obstacles
Removing The Obstacles
Removing The Obstacles
We remove all handles and lights from the vehicle. Taking off the handles and lights allows us to tuck the vinyl making for a seamless cleaner vinyl wrap finish. Companies that try to cut around the handles and lights will not get a clean finish on their vehicle wrap and might even cut into the vehicle paintwork in the prosses — leaving cut marks in the paint.
Print & Production
Removing The Obstacles
Removing The Obstacles
Printing to quality cast vinyl is critical. Cast vinyl starts in liquid form and is cast into a sheet or form and runs through ovens, evaporating solvents. When the solvents are gone, you have a solid film around 2mil – 4mil thick. Cast vinyl films conform well to shapes, have very minimal shrinkage. Big Color only use cast vinyl when wra
Printing to quality cast vinyl is critical. Cast vinyl starts in liquid form and is cast into a sheet or form and runs through ovens, evaporating solvents. When the solvents are gone, you have a solid film around 2mil – 4mil thick. Cast vinyl films conform well to shapes, have very minimal shrinkage. Big Color only use cast vinyl when wrapping vehicles.
The durability of your vehicle wrap is essential, so using a top-quality cast brand film made from suppliers Avery Dennison, 3M, Oracal, APA, Arlon, Hexis is paramount.
Cast vinyl also comes in many colors. Most solid colors look great for full commercial wraps or a full-color change of your vehicle.
Production can take on average 5-7 business days, which is why we tend to schedule installations 2 weeks out from the date of design approval.
Production & Install
Production & Install
Production & Install
The installation sometimes overlooked by the client who is more interested in price. But this is where a vehicle wrap will either last or fail. Installing cast vinyl graphics to the vehicle takes training, practice and is considered an art form.
Applying vinyl to the car or van and conforming the material around curves, is done using a hea
The installation sometimes overlooked by the client who is more interested in price. But this is where a vehicle wrap will either last or fail. Installing cast vinyl graphics to the vehicle takes training, practice and is considered an art form.
Applying vinyl to the car or van and conforming the material around curves, is done using a heat gun to soften the vinyl material. When heated at the correct temperature, the installer can manipulate vinyl into position, most importantly, we understand precisely how much stretch to give the vinyl. If overstretched the vinyl will pop out of vehicle curves and recesses, if that happens, the vinyl most likely will not conform back into place.
Installation requires a half to full day of prep, this may include tear down, cleaning, removal of adhesive etc. Install will take generally 1-5 days depending on the vehicle at hand. We usually ask for a day after the install is finalized to cure and we will add a complimentary spray ceramic over the wrap to give it a high gloss protective coating. Signs and other custom builds/installs will be on a per diem style basis.
Questions?
Production & Install
Production & Install
Do you have questions and/or concerns about your install? Feel free to reach out to us before, during or after install with anything that's on your mind! We are here to help!
