Designing Your Own Custom Car Wrap
January 20, 2022
Auto Wrap | Custom Wrap
For a twist in auto personalization, opt for a custom wrap. To know how, we’ve got the right information as well as 5 tips to get the designs started.
Here at the Dealership Autoplex Collision Center, the team can let you know the ins and outs of a car wrap as well as what personalization means for your vehicle. Plus, we have 5 things you should think about when creating your designs!
1. A Custom Wrap Design Can Be Modified to Any Vehicle
Auto wrap vinyl comes in many shapes and colors with some arriving in the packaging already custom cut to your car’s specific panels. However, for most of the time, car wrap will come on a long roll of vinyl that can be cut down to size.
However, when you custom wrap your car, it’ll have been through a personalized design process fit specifically to your car and it’s panels to make sure there’s no distortion in the design when it’s stretched over curved pieces. For example, imaging your brand character needing to be stretched over a side-view mirror.
For more information, have a read of our other article; “All Your Questions About a Custom Color Wrap Answered”.
2. An Auto Wrap Can Be for the Whole Car or Select Panels
There’s never a need to go to town when it comes to an auto wrap. And, by that, we mean there’s no obligation to custom wrap every panel, module or part to your vehicle. Whether it’s just the van doors, the hood of your car, or even the side panels to your pick-up and not much else.
When you design your own custom color car wrap, you’ll probably have a specific message you’re trying to convey to anyone on the sidewalk or in the street. Whether it’s a personal brand message or advertising to generate passive income, you can choose a select area of your car to do so.
Plus, the team here at Dealership Autoplex Collision Center can help you color match the vinyl to the rest of your car. This way, remaining panel areas without the specific design don’t mismatch the rest of your vehicle.
3. 5 Tips to Creating Your Own Custom Car Wrap
a. Take Plenty of Photos and Measurements
You really want to ensure the design matches every inch and there won’t be any unwanted warping. While wraps are non-damaging and can be replaced, mistakes will up the dollar count of the process. So, measure the sides, hood, rear, roof, bumpers, and everything else that will be wrapped!
b. Never Rely on Just Digital Templates
In the same way that you need to be meticulous with measurements and taking photos, some digital templates can be slightly off. With this, they may not fit every panel of your vehicle’s make, model or year. While they are useful with primary designs, you can’t rely on just these for a full custom wrap.
c. Come Up with a Choice of Designs
Many times, the team here at Dealership Autoplex Collision Center will wrap a car only to find out the design was taken from stage one and doesn’t quite match expectations. With this, we will always recommend working with the designer to create at least two different designs to choose from.
d. Be Bold but Don’t Overcrowd the Design
An auto wrap is supposed to be seen. It’s there to make a statement; so, let it by using bold colors. That said, an overcrowded design can often take away from the full effect, especially if you’re trying to convey a message such as “buy”, “contact” or “visit”. Sometimes, simple and bold is most powerful.
e. Highlight the Message of the Car Wrap
As we’ve mentioned, there’s generally a message to be heard when it comes to a custom wrap. So, be sure to highlight this message using large and concise copy as well as any brand logos and one form of contact. This way, you’re not overloading the viewer or overcrowding the design.
After you’ve designed your custom auto wrap, come straight into the shop to see our ASE-certified technicians and mechanics. We’re trained and tested to wrap and personalize vehicles from small four-wheelers to the large pick-up truck.
To find out more about having a custom wrap for your car, call the Dealership Autoplex Collision Center team on (972) 242-0092 or visit the website where you’ll find our shop opening times and shop location here in Carrolton, TX.
Here at the Dealership Autoplex Collision Center, the team can let you know the ins and outs of a car wrap as well as what personalization means for your vehicle. Plus, we have 5 things you should think about when creating your designs!
1. A Custom Wrap Design Can Be Modified to Any Vehicle
Auto wrap vinyl comes in many shapes and colors with some arriving in the packaging already custom cut to your car’s specific panels. However, for most of the time, car wrap will come on a long roll of vinyl that can be cut down to size.
However, when you custom wrap your car, it’ll have been through a personalized design process fit specifically to your car and it’s panels to make sure there’s no distortion in the design when it’s stretched over curved pieces. For example, imaging your brand character needing to be stretched over a side-view mirror.
For more information, have a read of our other article; “All Your Questions About a Custom Color Wrap Answered”.
2. An Auto Wrap Can Be for the Whole Car or Select Panels
There’s never a need to go to town when it comes to an auto wrap. And, by that, we mean there’s no obligation to custom wrap every panel, module or part to your vehicle. Whether it’s just the van doors, the hood of your car, or even the side panels to your pick-up and not much else.
When you design your own custom color car wrap, you’ll probably have a specific message you’re trying to convey to anyone on the sidewalk or in the street. Whether it’s a personal brand message or advertising to generate passive income, you can choose a select area of your car to do so.
Plus, the team here at Dealership Autoplex Collision Center can help you color match the vinyl to the rest of your car. This way, remaining panel areas without the specific design don’t mismatch the rest of your vehicle.
3. 5 Tips to Creating Your Own Custom Car Wrap
a. Take Plenty of Photos and Measurements
You really want to ensure the design matches every inch and there won’t be any unwanted warping. While wraps are non-damaging and can be replaced, mistakes will up the dollar count of the process. So, measure the sides, hood, rear, roof, bumpers, and everything else that will be wrapped!
b. Never Rely on Just Digital Templates
In the same way that you need to be meticulous with measurements and taking photos, some digital templates can be slightly off. With this, they may not fit every panel of your vehicle’s make, model or year. While they are useful with primary designs, you can’t rely on just these for a full custom wrap.
c. Come Up with a Choice of Designs
Many times, the team here at Dealership Autoplex Collision Center will wrap a car only to find out the design was taken from stage one and doesn’t quite match expectations. With this, we will always recommend working with the designer to create at least two different designs to choose from.
d. Be Bold but Don’t Overcrowd the Design
An auto wrap is supposed to be seen. It’s there to make a statement; so, let it by using bold colors. That said, an overcrowded design can often take away from the full effect, especially if you’re trying to convey a message such as “buy”, “contact” or “visit”. Sometimes, simple and bold is most powerful.
e. Highlight the Message of the Car Wrap
As we’ve mentioned, there’s generally a message to be heard when it comes to a custom wrap. So, be sure to highlight this message using large and concise copy as well as any brand logos and one form of contact. This way, you’re not overloading the viewer or overcrowding the design.
After you’ve designed your custom auto wrap, come straight into the shop to see our ASE-certified technicians and mechanics. We’re trained and tested to wrap and personalize vehicles from small four-wheelers to the large pick-up truck.
To find out more about having a custom wrap for your car, call the Dealership Autoplex Collision Center team on (972) 242-0092 or visit the website where you’ll find our shop opening times and shop location here in Carrolton, TX.
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