A commercial graphic design firm and printing company, AB Press serves the Santa Clara area since being founded in 1973. The company provides services that include vehicle wraps, magnets, truck signs, signs, posters, banners, design and print services, and yard signs.
Combining design services and marketing since 2012, Best Print Graphics specializes in eco-friendly printing processes and working with businesses and corporations in the Santa Clara area. The company provides services that include vehicle wraps, tour bus wraps, transit bus wraps, SUV wraps, car wraps, van wraps, food truck wraps, trailer truck wraps, roof and hood wraps, banner stands, graphic design, wallpaper, dimensional logos, window decals, light boxes, posters, banners, trade show displays, window decals, vehicle graphics, and eco-friendly services.
Custom Vehicle Wraps serves the Union City, Pleasanton, San Ramon, Mountain View, Redwood City, Livermore, San Mateo, Daly City, Burbank, Richmond, Fairfield, Berkeley, Vallejo, Concord, Hayward, Fremont, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, San Jose, Oakland, Sacramento, San Francisco, and surrounding areas. The company provides services that include vehicle graphics, wall wraps, truck wraps van wraps, food truck wraps, food cart wraps, color change, car wraps, bus wraps, building wraps, and more.
Centrally located in the San Francisco Bay area, Elite Auto Films is a Fremont-based business founded in 2008. The company provides installation and services that include paint protection, vinyl wrapping, clear bra paint protection film, and window tinting. They are the area’s only Huper Optik shop, which helps protect vehicles reject UV rays and solar energy for a safer and more fuel efficient vehicle.
Serving the Greater Bay area, InPrintz offers over ten years of service and a team that collectively holds over 100 years of working experience. The company provides services that include vehicle wraps, trade show graphics, floor graphics, window clings, wall murals, barricade banners, outdoor and indoor banners, retail signage, corporate event signage, three-dimensional signage, and custom solutions.
Vehicle wrap specialists, King of Wraps serves the San Jose and surrounding areas since 2001. The company specializes in window tinting, custom vehicle wraps, installation, signs, vinyl, car graphics, truck graphics, auto graphics, window graphics, logo design, graphic design, food truck wraps, boat wraps, wall wraps, vinyl wraps, car wraps, vehicle wraps, van wraps, bike wraps, color change wraps, and matte black wraps.
Serving the Campbell and surrounding areas, Mission City Signs provides over 20 years of experience with custom graphics and signs. The company specializes in logo design, digital printing, and car wraps and graphics. They also offer menu boards, engraved and braille signs, channel letter signs, backlit signage and light boxes, ADA signage, magnetic sign, real estate and site signs, yard and real estate signs, way-finding signs, architectural graphics and building signage, interior graphics, banners, hanging and blade signs, trade show displays, exhibit graphics, custom monuments, and more.
Founded in 1996, Mister Tint serves the Stevens Creek, Montague, and surrounding areas. The company specializes in film solutions for automotive, residential, and the commercial market. Other services they offer include ceramic pro, smoked lights, vinyl graphics, clear bra paint protection, residential window tinting, commercial window tinting, and automotive window tinting.
Based in San Jose, Savage Wraps serves the surrounding areas since 2005. They specialize in Indy and cycling race wraps, pickup and truck wraps, RV and trailer wraps, vehicle wraps, car wraps, fleet and bus wraps, specialty boat wraps, Hummer or Excursion wraps, large SUV wraps, Ford Econoline wraps, big rig wraps, dealership shuttle wraps, motorcycle wraps, and more. The company also provides services that include installation, cut letter vinyl, building wraps, trade show posters and displays, window graphics, banners, pole flags, awnings, silo wraps, water reservoir wraps, street wraps, freeway columns, freeway billboards, murals, sporting events setup, exterior wall wraps, and more.
Specializing in large format printing and signage, Sign My Signs serves the San Mateo, Hayward, Palo Alto, Campbell, San Bruno, Redwood City, Los Altos, Los Gatos, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Saratoga, Fremont, Milpitas, Mountain View, Morgan Hill, Gilroy, San Fransisco, San Jose, Santa Clara, and surrounding areas. The company provides services that include vehicle graphics and lettering frames and displays, wall graphics, custom signs, window graphics and lettering, trade show displays, building signs, monument signs, and lobby signs.
Founded in 1991, Signs Unlimited is based in San Jose and specializes in installing signs and graphics from monument signs to architectural signs. The company offers services that include window graphics and lettering, event signage and displays, magnetic signs, banners, directory signs, dimensional letters and logos, parking signage, vehicle and large truck graphics, non-illuminated building signs and letters, lobby logos, and more.
Based in downtown Gilroy and founded in 2005, TBF Designs specializes in signs and decals, apparel, and vehicle graphics. The company also offers services that include customization, logo design, magnets, motorcycle graphics, dirt bike decals, golf cart graphics, advertising and vehicle personalization, and more.
Established with a focus on giving back to the community, West Coast Signz is a San Jose-based custom digital graphics manufacturer and large format printing company founded in 2002. They provide services for corporations and individuals that include custom design, choosing sign materials, fabrication and installation, consultation, and more.
Established in 2011, West Mountain Sign serves the San Jose area with a specialty in point of purchase displays and retail. The company offers services that include vehicle graphics and lettering, stickers, signs, wearables, banners, and custom sign services. They are a member of the Santa Clara Silicon Valley Central Chamber of Commerce & Convention-Visitors Bureau.
Based in San Jose since 1993, Yak Graphics is experienced in working with top race teams, organizations, and companies around the world. The company specializes in vehicle wraps and graphics, signs and banners, facility and safety equipment services, vehicle and fleet services, apparel, large format graphics, print media, decals, retail signs, racing graphics, and graphic design.
Car wraps are vinyl coverings that are applied to the painted surface of vehicles. Wraps serve as mobile advertising for businesses, and vehicle owners also utilized them as an alternative to professional paint jobs. Business owners pay drivers fees to use wraps on personal vehicles, and employees drive company cars with wraps that feature company logos.
Most times, drivers wrap their cars to earn money through companies that pay them to serve as mobile advertisements, making it a worthwhile expenditure. It is also worth it to wrap a car for aesthetic reasons, as the vinyl protects the underlying paint from scratches and other damage, and wrapping is more cost-effective than purchasing a new car.
Car wraps are not permanent. Vinyl wraps can easily be removed with heat guns, which help pull the material away from the car's surface without disturbing the paint. If a car is factory painted, there is generally no risk of damage to the car's paint during a wrap removal.
During the wrapping process, vinyl sheeting is placed over a vehicle's surface. Heat guns and other tools, such as a squeegee, are utilized to secure the vinyl to the paint and remove air bubbles. Once wrapped, inspections are conducted to ensure the surface is smooth, and excess vinyl is trimmed away.
Full vehicle wraps for small or compact cars use approximately 55 feet of vinyl, while mid-size vehicles require around 65 feet. Trucks and SUVs generally need up to 75 feet of vinyl to be fully covered. Specific wrap amounts needed also depend on whether the vehicle owner prefers a full or partial wrap.
Following a vehicle wrap application, it takes between 12 and 24 hours for the vinyl and adhesive to cure and attach firmly to the car's surface. Factors that can extend or shorten curing time include external temperatures and humidity.
When preparing a car for wrapping, it should first be checked for scratches and paint chips, then followed up with patching and buffing. Once the surface is smoothed out, a thorough cleaning with non-wax car wash soap and water is recommended.
There are many companies that pay drivers to wrap their cars and advertise products and services. Each company has its own stipulations, so pay rates can vary. Sometimes, drivers are required to log a certain amount of driving hours prior to payment, while others pay drivers a set amount for one to two months.
Car wraps are considered accessories or modifications by most insurance companies, which means they are typically not covered in original insurance plans. It's always best for vehicle owners to consult with their insurance carriers and double-check the specifics of their policies prior to applying a vehicle wrap.
On average, car wrapping costs between $2,000 and $10,000 per vehicle. Factors such as car size, make, and model, as well as the specific type of vehicle wrapping requested, contribute to overall costs. For example, coupes and compact cars typically start at around $2,000, while wrapping luxury cars can cost between $5,000 and $10,000.
When professionally applied and properly maintained, a vinyl car wrap can last between three and seven years. Unforeseen damage, such as scratches or tears, can shorten the overall longevity of a vehicle wrap, but these issues can usually be repaired.
Car wraps are generally used for advertising, so it's up to the vehicle owner to determine what's best for his or her car. Wrapping a car versus painting a car for advertising may be considered a better choice, as vehicle wraps can be removed, and the vinyl protects the underlying car paint.
Wrapping a car without the assistance of a professional installer can be challenging, but it is possible to do. Vinyl vehicle wrapping kits provide all the supplies needed to complete the job, and the kits come with detailed instructions.
DIY vinyl wrapping can be difficult for those who aren't experienced with the process. However, there are vehicle wrapping kits available that come with full instructions as well as online video tutorials that offer step-by-step installation tips to prevent issues such as bubbling and tearing.
Vehicle wraps are not known to damage cars. When applied to cars that are factory-painted, a vehicle wrap can extend the life of the paint job by creating a protective layer between the car's surface and external elements, such as rain and snow.
Vehicle wrapping does not ruin underlying paint, and vinyl wraps can actually provide an extra layer of protection to an automobile, as long as it is painted with factory paint. However, if the paint surface is chipped prior to the application of a wrap, the vinyl will cling to the chipped areas.
Scratches on car wraps can usually be repaired by applying a vinyl patch to the affected area. It's important to clean the scratched portion thoroughly and make sure all areas are dry before re-applying. Once the vinyl patch is placed, all air bubbles should be smoothed out, and this can be done with the careful use of a heat gun.
A vinyl wrap is crafted to cling to a car's surface and create an appearance that the wrap is actually part of the car. When wraps are applied to automobiles with paint chips, the material naturally clings to the slightly indented areas, leading to a pitted look, so it's always a good idea to repair chips prior to application.
A car wrapped with signage can safely go through an automated car wash, but the wash must be brushless and only use water spray to prevent scratches or lifting of the film. The safest option is hand washing but most water sprayers are gentle enough for wrapped cars.
