Customisation And Car Wrapping Trends In Nigeria

Car wrapping is the process of completely or partially encasing a vehicle with a unique vinyl wrap. It is designed to assist drivers in changing the appearance of their cars without spending a lot on repainting. You can alter the colour, pattern, or texture of your car using a vinyl wrap. It imprints the car with a distinctive mark.

Car wrappings have been in existence since the early 1920s but became more widely available and popular in the 1950s, due to their marketing purposes. In the 1980s, they became accessible to dealers in a wide variety of companies.

In the 1990s and 2000s, car wrapping for private purposes became a thing and there had been extensive advances in the market ever since. Over the years, better textured and effective finishes have been created. Car wraps have become more versatile and creative than ever before.

Wrapping a car is quite tricky and is best left for professionals, though the wraps can be ordered individually from online stores. For a perfect job, it is better to employ the services of a professional as they are also quite affordable.

Types of Car Wraps

There are various types of wraps being used, they include:

• Matt wraps: The Matt automotive wrapping is a good choice for a subtle and understated design. It is a subtle advertising technique for customers looking for less marketable machines. The Matt car wrap can subtly influence other road users without directly attracting their attention. The Matt car wrap also creates a sense of subtlety and tasteful designs which helps with covert marketing. The neutral Matt car wrap also provides a counterpoint to bright and busy graphics and colours. One attractive benefit of the Matt car wrap is that a scratch or tear is not obvious and makes the effect last longer.

• Textured wraps: The usual wraps have always been matte gloss and satin, however, there is now a leather-textured car wrapping and even snakeskin-textured car wrapping. Chrome finishes are also very popular amongst car wraps in recent years giving it a futuristic spin.

• Clear car wrap: The clear vinyl wrap protects the car’s painting while retaining the car’s original colour, pattern and design. It is quite difficult to know whether a car has been wrapped because it maintains the original colour.

• Colours car wrap: This is the most common type of vinyl wrap, it gives your car an entirely different colour either fully or partially 

• Custom and advertising car wraps: Cars can be customised with patterns, logos and images of owners’ choice.  This is often used for advertising.

How Does Car Wrapping Operate In Nigeria?

It is a quite simple process. The first step is to choose the colour, design and pattern of vinyl wrap to be used. You also have to decide whether you want full or partial wrapping.  A full wrap is applied to the car to cover the previous paintwork and give it a new look. While partial wrap covers one or more panels, like the roof or the bonnet, leaving most of the original paintwork on show.

Then, you have to measure the exact size of your car so the wraps can be made to the exact shape and measurement of the car’s make and model. Some car wrapping companies base the measurement on the car’s registration number. 

When you’ve chosen your wrap, the manufacturer will print it before it is laminated. A special coating reduces scratch and increases UV protection, ensuring that your car’s bodywork is protected and that the wrap doesn’t start to fade when exposed to the sun or sharp objects.

The next step is to prepare the paintwork. The car should be thoroughly cleaned and dried before application. Then, the surface is sprayed with water and a special solvent, ready for the wrap. The backing of the rap would be removed, revealing the adhesive side. It would be placed and carefully aligned with the right panel. You can also use a rubber-edged practice blade to remove air bubbles.

For professional car wrapping services in Nigeria, you can visit:

• car wrapping shops
• Automobile dealership stores
• Online car wrapping services.

Conclusion

Car wrapping is a good choice for individuals who want to change the colour, pattern and design of the car without spending the cost of repainting. It is best to be careful in order to avoid major errors. Make use of quality materials and work with professionals with experience and good reputations.