Vehicle wrapping changes a car’s colour with film instead of paint, and the original paint stays underneath. We wrap by hand at our workshop in Lingfield, from a full colour change to a roof, mirror caps or a de-chrome, with a fixed written quotation before any film is ordered.
What’s included
- Gloss, satin, matte, chrome, colour-shift
- Full, partial, roof or accents only
- Chrome delete and trim wraps
- Vans and fleet livery
- Reversible — the paint underneath stays original
In detail
Full colour changes in gloss, satin, matte, chrome or colour-shift. Panels come apart, film goes on in one piece per panel, and edges tuck where paint would otherwise show. Partial wraps, roof and mirror work, chrome delete and commercial livery all run off the same bench.
Browse the film rangesColour change and finishes
A full colour change covers the bodywork in cast vinyl. Gloss reads like fresh paint, satin softens the highlights into a sheen, matte gives no reflection at all, chrome is a mirror finish for show cars, and colour-shift changes hue as you walk round it.
Metallic and textured ranges widen the choice further. Shortlist a few colours from the films we fit, then make the final choice from samples held against your car in daylight.
Chrome delete and de-chrome wraps
A chrome delete, often called de-chroming, covers the window surrounds, badges and other bright trim in film. Book it on its own or with a full colour change. It is usually done the same day or overnight, and peeling the film off takes the trim back to chrome.
How a wrap is fitted
We check the paint from your photos before quoting, because failing lacquer can lift with the film. The car is washed, clay-barred and wiped with a residue-free solvent, and trim comes off wherever the car allows, so the film runs under it. Film is cut on knifeless tape or off the panel, never with a blade on the paint, and every edge is post-heated so it stays down. A full colour change takes three to five working days.
Finishes and lifespan
Every film we quote is cast vinyl or urethane from a major manufacturer, with the manufacturer’s own warranty behind it. Lifespans assume the aftercare we hand over at collection.
| Finish | Character | Expected life | Care |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloss | Deeper than paint, wet look | 5–7 yrs | Hand wash or touchless |
| Satin | Soft sheen, hides ripple | 5–7 yrs | No polish, no wax |
| Matte | Flat, zero reflection | 4–6 yrs | Dedicated matte cleaner |
| Chrome | Mirror — show use | 2–3 yrs | Garage kept, hand wash |
| Colour-shift | Hue changes with angle | 4–6 yrs | As satin |
FAQ
Common questions
Can a wrap go over chipped or damaged paint?
Chips need filling and dents need sorting first, because film shows whatever is under it. Peeling or crazed lacquer is another matter: the film would lift with it, and we say so before you book.
Do I have to tell the DVLA or my insurer?
The DVLA only when the wrap changes the car’s main colour, through an update to the V5C. Your insurer should hear about any wrap, full or partial, as a modification.
Areas we cover
Every job is done at our workshop in Lingfield, Surrey, for drivers from across Surrey, Sussex and south London. On a clear road, East Grinstead is about 12 minutes away, Crawley about 22 and Croydon about 39.
We wrap cars for drivers in Lingfield, East Grinstead, Crawley, Haywards Heath, Horsham, Burgess Hill, Croydon and Brighton.
Wrap. Protect. Tint.
Whatever work you have in mind, it begins with a fixed written quotation and ends with a written warranty. We respond within one working day.
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