All About Vinyl Car Graphics

Car graphics are not just for race cars. They are for automotive enthusiasts who simply want to make a statement or use their cars as tools for mobile advertising. Vinyl car graphics are durable, easy to install, trendy, and more affordable than getting your car painted to improve its look or to advertise products or services.

Custom vinyl car graphics are available in a wide variety of colors, designs, shapes, and sizes that allow the owner to express his or her sense of style. There are three main types of vinyl car graphics:

Bumper Stickers
A bumper sticker is perhaps the most common type of car graphics and while usually found on the rear bumper, it can also be applied to other parts of the car. Stickers are meant to be read by the car behind or by passersby.

Full Car Wrap
The entire car is wrapped in a printed vinyl sheet for aesthetic or marketing purposes. Perforated material can also be placed on the windshield and other glass surfaces to increase the advertising image. Full car wraps can be replaced within months or years, depending on the type of vinyl used. The full wrap preserves the paint job of a brand new car and does not affect the lease agreement for rental cars. Covering your ride entirely with car graphics to promote your business gives you the most bang for your marketing Benjamins. You can change the message from time to time as the need arises.

Partial Car Wraps
The color of the original paint job is used as part of the design for a partial car wrap. Between 50 to 75 percent of the car is wrapped. Spot car graphics can be used on the unwrapped parts of the car to accentuate the look. When properly designed and installed, partial car wraps can also provide solid returns for your investment at a lower price compared to full wraps.

Spot Car Graphics
Spot car graphics usually include images, logos, phone numbers, symbols, and text cut out of vinyl and placed on the sides of the car. Side graphics installed for aesthetic purposes can make a strong impression but provide lower value when used for advertising.

Whether you install car graphics to decorate your car or promote your business, you have the final say on how it will turn out. The possibilities are only limited by your imagination and creativity.