FAQs

1.1 What is wrapping?

1.2 What is wrapping film?

1.3 What types of objects or surfaces can be wrapped

1.4 What exactly is car wrapping?

1.5 What types of vinyl are used in car wrapping?

1.6 Can I wrap my car myself?

1.7 Can any car be wrapped?

1.8 Can a car wrap be removed?

1.9 How long does a car wrap last?

2.0 Does a car wrap protect the original paint?

2.1 Does car wrapping damage the original paint?

2.2 What’s the best way to remove a wrap without damaging the underlying paint?

2.3 How do I care for a wrapped car?

2.4 Does the paint have to be in perfect condition to wrap it?

2.5 How does car wrapping compare to painting?

2.6 What’s the best advice for repairing a wrap that’s been damaged?

2.7 Is it expensive to get a car wrapped?

2.8 How long does it take to learn how to wrap a car?

2.9 How much do I need to invest in order to learn how to wrap?

3.0 Do you have to know how to wrap already to join The Wrap Institute?

3.1 Can I learn how to wrap by watching videos on The Wrap Institute?

3.2 Do you need to go to school to learn how to wrap?

3.3 How long does it normally take to learn how to wrap?

3.4 Is taking a hands-on workshop to learn how to wrap worth it?

3.5 What are good hands-on workshop courses to sign up for?

3.6 What are some cool trends in car wrapping?

3.7 What is the best finish for a wrap - gloss, satin or matte?

3.8 What’s the best way to ensure seamless joins on large wraps?

3.9 What are the best companies who make wrapping film?

4.0 What if I get tired of the wrap's color or design?

4.1 What is the difference between cast and calendar films?

4.2 How do I deal with stretch marks and discoloration over complex curves?

4.3 Are there legal considerations with car wrapping?

1.1 How do I reset my password?

1.2 I am trying to reset my password and am having issues.

1.3 How do I update my email address?

1.4 I have a Premium membership on The Wrap Institute but I can't access any of the videos.

1.5 Can more than one person use a login?

1.6 Is my payment secure on The Wrap Institute?

1.1 Can I download TWI videos?

1.2 Why aren't my TWi videos playing smoothly?

1.3 Are there system requirements for watching TWI videos?

1.4 Do I need a membership to see the videos?

1.5 Do TWI videos have subtitles in English and foreign languages?

1.6 How can I slow down or speed up playback?

1.7 What type of membership options do you provide?

1.8 What type of videos does The Wrap Institute offer?

1.9 What forms of payment does The Wrap Institute take?

1.1 Is wrapping a good job to have that pays well?

1.2 What is the cost of wrapping a car?

1.3 How do I handle customer expectations when they request complex or unusual designs

1.4 Are there any new tools on the market that can make wrapping easier or more efficient?

1.5 How can I expand my car wrapping business?

1.6 How can I innovate in the world of car wrapping?

1.7 What are the top mistakes even pros make when wrapping a car?

1.1 What is a color change wrap?

1.2 How long does a color change wrap last?

1.3 How much does a color change wrap cost?

1.4 Is it better to paint a car or wrap it?

1.5 What film is better for color change - cast, calendar?

1.6 What kind of colors and finishes are available to choose from for a color change wrap?

1.7 How effective are ceramic coatings for protecting a color change wrap?

1.1 Is wrapping a home or office with interior wrapping film better than a traditional renovation?

1.2 How long does window tint last on the outside of a window?

1.3 Does safety film really protect from break ins?

1.4 How many colors and finishes are there for interior wrapping film?

1.5 What are the benefits of wrapping a kitchen with interior wrapping film?

1.6 What is the best window tint to get for a house or office?

1.7 Who makes the best interior wrapping film?

1.8 Does window tint reduce energy costs for home and buildings?

1.1 What is PPF?

1.2 How does PPF protect the paint of a vehicle?

1.3 Is putting tint or PPF on headlights and back lights legal?

1.4 What are the benefits of getting window tint on my car?

1.5 Who are good manufacturers for PPF?

1.6 What is the difference between PVC wrapping films and paint protection films (PPF)?

1.1 What is Commercial wrapping for flat surfaces?

1.2 How long does a floor wrap last?

1.3 Will a wall wrap remove the paint when it’s taken off?

1.4 Can I wrap textured surfaces or should they be avoided?

1.1 How long does a commercial wrap take to install?

1.2 Are wrapping fleets with a branded design effective for advertising?

1.3 How effective is a wrap on a vehicle in terms of advertising?

1.4 What kind of vehicles are popular to wrap with a commercial print wrapping film?

1.5 Who are good manufacturers for digital print film?

1.1 What is the best equipment to purchase in order to run a wrap shop?

1.2 Can a plotter be used for vinyl, PPF and any other wrap film?

1.3 How hard is it to learn how to use a wide format digital printer used for wrapping?

1.4 Is a solid over laminate better than a liquid laminate?

1.5 Is it better to buy production equipment for printing first or outsource at the beginning?

1.6 What is the most popular ink to use for printing on digital print materials?

1.7 Is it better to laminate by hand or with a laminator?

1.8 How hard is it to learn how to run a laminator used for wide format printers?

1.1 How much does it cost to window tint a vehicle?

1.2 What are the benefits for window tinting a vehicle?

1.3 Why does some window tint bubble and crack over time?

1.4 Does window tint actually help electric cars run better?

1.5 Is it legal to tint the front windshield and driver/passenger side windows?

1.6 Who are good manufacturers for window tint film?