Innovative Signs of Tucson Vehicle Wrap Process

Lately we have been doing a lot of vehicle wraps and vehicle graphics. It should only be natural to write about the vehicle wrap process of what goes on behind the scenes (or pictures of) the vehicles we wrap. We even have a new informative video that summarizes the process. We hope that this will be informational and interesting to our future & existing customers.

Vehicle measurements and pictures

The first step in the vehicle  wrap process is getting measurements and pictures of the vehicle, trailer, bike, ect. The measurements are important for pricing so we know how much material is going to be used. It is also used for scaling the pictures so we can build an appropriate proof of the vehicle we are designing for. With this information, we can provide the customer with a price quote.

Building the vehicle wrap artwork and design

When the customer wants to go ahead with the design process of getting a vehicle wrap done, those pictures and measurements we took are used again. The pictures taken will also give the designer an insight to problem areas such as gas tank doors, hinges, rivets, door handles. The customer can sit down with the designer and give input to what they will want for their vehicle wrap. This can be actively designing with the customer, brainstorming or bringing in concept art. We can also use a customer’s existing art files that they can e-mail or bring in a CD. When it comes to giving us art files here are some guidelines.

• Vector art files are the best choice (ai, eps, svg)
• JPEG or PSD files are ok but not recommended. We will do our best to accommodate these but there is no guarantee in print quality (pixelation or blurriness)
• It may be a better option to rebuild the art files if the files submitted are of poor resolution

Approval of the design

Once the customer has seen the design and they like it, they must sign the proofs to show their approval. You only have to sign it when you are happy with the design. We will ask for a 50% deposit before we begin printing, process cut vinyl, order custom material for any of the graphics. Then we will schedule you your vehicle wrap install date.

Bringing in your vehicle

It is preferred that your vehicle is dropped off to us washed. With only soap and water no waxing or polishing. If the vehicle has been waxed or polished we will have to remove it and that will be an additional charge. One of our staff will have a vehicle walk through with you to discuss problem areas. This even includes body damage, paint cracks/chipping, dents and scratches.

Printing and installing the graphics

For our printed graphics, the soonest the vehicle wrap can be installed is 48hrs. First the graphics must be printed and allowed to out-gas for 24hrs. After 24hrs has passed we will laminate the graphics. The laminate protects the print and can only be applied after 24hrs. Then additional time to set further. Install times vary depending on vehicle size, weather, human error, contours all of which can delay or speed up the vehicle wrap install process.

Completion

Once the wrap is done we will call you letting you know it’s finished and ready for pick up. It is important that you do not wash your vehicle for the next 48hrs. If you have graphics on your windows do not roll down the windows for the next 48hrs. Allow the vehicle wrap graphics to settle and bond with the vehicle.

Your vehicle wrap will be promoted on our sites

We will put your vehicle wrap up on our site just like the others we have previously done. Think of it as free advertising for doing business with us. It will be viewed by people from Youtube, Facebook, Google+ and Twitter.