Glossary / Body

vinyl wrap

12 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Vinyl wrap is a sheet of colored plastic you stick on the car to change its look without repainting.

Technical Definition

A vinyl wrap is a protective film applied over a vehicle’s paint to change its color or add graphics while preserving the original finish. It can also guard against scratches and UV damage.

Hear It Discussed

"so it's sold for $311,000, with 16,000 miles on end, [5131.7s] a vinyl wrap, which I was surprised, [5133.5s] because normally that brings quite a bit less usually,"
The Ferrari Luce Revealed! THIS CAR POD! EP113 THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends! 25:31

"...the colored vinyl wrap. These days a wrap is cost effective and relatively easy way to change the look of a vehicle."
Vinyl Tops, Glory And Regret In Wheel Time Podcast: Your Go-To Automotive Talk Show 00:16

"If you wanted to spend money on a vinyl wrap ... Yes, if you want to spend money on a wrap build an ugly car for the lulz, right?"
Cars for Swinging?; Puncture; Mecum Results; More! The Smoking Tire 10:26