Much of what happens in global car culture originates in the US, and wrapping cars in vinyl is no exception. You need to go all the way back to the 1950s for the origins of vinyl wraps, when a company ...

While the short answer to how long a vinyl wrap lasts appears to be “three to seven years,” that wide range merits some explanation. Related: More Maintenance News Perhaps unsurprisingly, three of the ...

It's a dramatic move to completely change the color of a car. Do it with paint and you're stuck with your final decision once everything dries. If you go with a vinyl wrap, however, you could always ...

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Re-painting your car can be a great way to personalize your vehicle and give it a little more pizazz. Unfortunately, it's permanent, meaning you can't change your mind and go for a different look ...

Narrator: Car customization is a great way to personalize your automobile. Tired of the standard look of your horseless carriage? Here are six ways to customize your ride. Tinted windows are typically ...

You've seen them before. Whether it's a company car en route to the next job site or someone's personalized vehicle, car wraps have found their place among businesses and automotive lovers alike. They ...

Back in 2013, we responded to the matte-paint fad by trying out a vinyl wrap on one of our editors' personal cars, a 1988 Volkswagen Cabriolet. We promised an update, and, well, here we are. First, a ...

We're constantly on the hunt for new ideas in gearhead land, but with this one, we may have been a little slow on the uptake. After all, we've seen it on the Power Tour bus for like five years, not to ...

Car wrapping specialist putting vinyl foil or film on car Credit: Getty What is a car wrap? A layer of plastic vinyl coating is stuck over the top of the vehicle’s paintwork. There are several types ...