Is Vinyl Wrap Better Than Plasti Dip

The vinyl has been known to crack in extreme temperatures.

Is vinyl wrap better than plasti dip. If anyone is seriously deciding between a five figure paint job and a vinyl wrap or plasti dip they ve already decided money is not a factor and will lean toward the paint job anyway. Autoflex is not a vinyl wrap. Paint is the question. The upside is that a dip can be repaired because it adheres to itself very nicely.

The latest trend that is hitting social media hard is vinyl wrapping cars. Both a vinyl wrap and plasti dip will be less expensive than a conventional paint job which explains why they are the two options most commonly compared. I did a metallic blue and it looks amazing. It s definitely not paint.

Much better than plasti dip if you prep properly you get zero defects in the vinyl wrap unless you crease or fold the vinyl wrap on itself or get dirt underneath as it will show. Yes i said bird poo. One of the biggest proponents is because of the paintisdead network enthusiasts not understanding it is a community who is promoting the vinyl wrap product versus the latter thought of the community trying to be. The main advantage that a dip has compared to the wrap is the cost.

Many garages and individuals can offer a full plasti dip job for as little as 250. If you scratch a wrap the entire body panel will need to be redone. On the other hand plasti dip is better suited for solid color applications where intricate custom. It s not exactly plasti dip or any other removable coating products we love covering our cars in either.

But it sure is pretty. Plasti dip also has the capability of fading in the extreme heat or if mud gets on the plasti dip and or if bird poo lands on the vehicle.