What is a Partial Vehicle Wrap & What is the Cost?
Partial Vehicle Wraps: What You Need to Know
Vehicle wraps are made of vinyl, and they do exactly what the name implies. They wrap around parts of the vehicle to display things like a company logo, motto, or images. In this blog, we’re going to focus on partial vehicle wraps, which are a great way to get your feet wet in the vehicle wrap world.
What Is a Partial Vehicle Wrap?
So, we already went over what a vehicle wrap is. A partial wrap only covers part of the vehicle—not the whole thing. This can be the hood, roof, trunk, side panels, doors, and even the windows. For the windows, perforated film is used.
When you use a partial vehicle wrap, you can incorporate logos, graphics, accents, your business’s catchphrase, or mission statement right onto your vehicle, turning it into a mobile billboard. Partial vehicle wraps use the same high-quality vinyl materials as full wraps.
What Is the Cost of a Partial Vehicle Wrap?
The answer to this question depends on what kind of vehicle you plan on wrapping, the size of the area being wrapped, and the complexity of the design. We’ve broken down a ballpark figure for you below:
Sedans and Coupes
$250 to $600 for a hood or roof wrap
$500 to $1,500 for larger partial wraps
SUVs and Crossovers
$700 to $2,000 for partial wraps
Pickup Trucks and Commercial Vans
$1,200 to $1,500 for partial wraps
Other factors that influence the cost include premium vinyl materials, intricate custom graphics, shop labor rates, and additional surface preparation.
What Are the Benefits of a Partial Wrap?
There are ample benefits to partially wrapping your vehicle.
1. Cost-Effective
Full wraps are more expensive than partial wraps, so partials allow business owners to try it out before committing to a full wrap. Also, partial wraps offer car owners who want to add a little something extra to their vehicle—like a lightning bolt or the logo for their Etsy shop—a way to take advantage of all the benefits of a vinyl vehicle wrap at a fraction of the cost.
2. Brand Visibility
You could put your logo on the side doors and have as many people see your branding as with a full wrap, and for half the price. A full wrap doesn’t necessarily grab more attention than a partial wrap. It all comes down to how the design is laid out and whether it can catch the eye of drivers, passengers, and pedestrians.
3. Easier and Faster
Partial vehicle wraps don’t take nearly as long as full vehicle wraps, which means you can have your branding applied faster than someone doing a full wrap. We do love full wraps—don’t get us wrong—but partial wraps are perfect for people new to vehicle wraps, those on a budget, and business owners pressed for time.
4. Protects the Original Paint
Partial vehicle wraps create a barrier against environmental factors like road debris, contaminants, and UV rays. The vinyl acts as a shield and prevents the elements from directly impacting the original paint, reducing abrasions and other potential damage like fading or chipping.
5. Creative Expression
Who doesn’t love a creative outlet? Partial vinyl vehicle wraps are a fun way to get creative, especially if you’re a business owner. You can change out your wraps easily when you have specials or deals available to consumers, because a partial wrap won’t take as long to remove and replace as a full vehicle wrap.
Are You Interested in a Partial Vehicle Wrap in Charlotte or Anywhere in the Carolinas?
If you live or run your business in Charlotte, Lake Norman, Fort Mill, or Raleigh, and a partial vehicle wrap sounds interesting to you, contact us at Certified Install Wraps. In Charlotte’s competitive market, partial wraps remain a cost-effective way to enhance your vehicle's appearance or promote your business without committing to a full wrap.
