High-quality vinyl wraps typically last 5–7 years, depending on conditions and maintenance. Some colours or finishes may last slightly less in harsh environments. Each film manufacturer has different warranty details for their types of films which when you have selected your colour and finish the team will be able to give you the warranty details about that particular film.

Hand wash only with a mild detergent, Regular cleaning extends it’s life - for full care instructions click here

Colour vinyl wrap and paint protection film (PPF) serve very different purposes, although both are applied to a vehicle’s exterior.

• Vinyl Wrap is a cosmetic film used to change the colour or finish of your vehicle. It comes in a wide variety of colours, textures (like matte, satin, gloss, or chrome), and patterns. It’s ideal if you want to completely restyle your car without repainting. Vinyl wraps do not offer significant protection against rock chips or scratches.

• Paint Protection Film (PPF) is a clear, virtually invisible film designed to protect your original paint from stone chips, scratches, swirl marks, and UV damage. It has self-healing properties and is much thicker than vinyl wrap, but it doesn’t change the colour of your car.

In short:

• Vinyl wrap = style change (with limited protection)

• PPF = paint protection (with no colour change)

You can also combine both — apply a colour wrap and then add a clear PPF over high-impact areas for both aesthetics and protection.

No, vinyl wraps actually protect your original paint. As long as the paint is in good condition, the wrap can be safely removed without damage.

Absolutely. Partial wraps (hoods, roofs, bonnets, mirrors, stripes etc) are a popular and budget-friendly way to enhance your car's look.

We recommend using a professional installer to remove or repair your coloured vinyl wrap to avoid any damage to the original paint.

Yes, vinyl wrapping is legal in New Zealand. It’s a non-permanent cosmetic change that doesn't physically alter the vehicle’s structure or safety systems.

However, if the wrap changes your car’s colour significantly from what’s listed on your vehicle registration, you must notify the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) to update the registration details

We also recommend you inform your insurance provider about the colour wrap—even if it’s a minor cosmetic change.

PPF is a clear, durable film applied to your vehicle’s painted surfaces. It absorbs damage from rock chips, scratches, and UV rays to preserve your paint.

The Wrap Shop uses Profilm Ultra Clear Pro which has a 12 year warranty. However. depending on exposure to conditions and care, the paint protection film can last up to 20+years.

No, Profilm Paint Protection films professionally installed by our experienced team, are resistant to yellowing and peeling.

Yes. PPF is designed to be safely removed, leaving no damage to the original paint when installed professionally.

Yes. The Profilm paint protection films we use at The Wrap Shop have self-healing properties which is activated with heat and protects against stone chips, swirl marks, and minor scratches.

They serve different purposes:

• PPF offers physical protection (impact, scratches). PPF is a film that is applied to partial or full cars.

• Ceramic coating provides chemical protection (UV, ease of cleaning). Ceramic coating is a fluid that is applied to the car.

  
  They can also be used together for maximum protection.

We recommend hand washing with a PH-neutral soap and soft cloth. For full care instructions click here

If you use high quality film installed by professional applicators, window film can last 10+ years.

The Wrap Shop uses Profilm window film and provide a non transferable warranty for 10 years on TRU standard film and lifetime warranty on our premium films SKN & LUX.

Yes! We offer a range of Profilm films which reject from 99-99.9% of UV rays and depending on which film you choose, have different heat rejection levels.

Heat rejection and UV protection are two of the main benefits of tinting your car windows and help protect you, your family, pets and car interior from heat and UV damage

Yes! It’s legal to tint the side windows and rear window in New Zealand.

• Front side windows must allow at least 35% of visible light through.

• For commercial vehicles there is no limit for rear and back windows if the car has side mirrors. Click through to the official guidelines to see if your car classes as a commercial vehicle.

Full guidelines:

https://www.nzta.govt.nz/vehicles/warrants-and-certificates/vehicle-equipment/vehicle-windows-wipers-and-mirrors

A chrome delete (or blackout) involves covering chrome trim with vinyl wrap or paint, giving your vehicle a sleeker, modern look.

Yes, if done with vinyl wrap. The process is fully reversible with no damage to the original trim.

Some chrome areas of cars need to be painted due to the shape/detail of the area, any chrome that is painted can not be reversed.

Vinyl blackouts typically 5 years, depending on exposure and care. Painted deletes may last longer but are not reversible.

No. If using vinyl wrap, when done correctly, it protects the chrome beneath and causes no permanent alteration.

Painted areas are not reversible.

Yes! Matte black is most popular, but you can choose from gloss, satin, carbon fiber, or even custom colours.