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What a car wrap costs

Starting prices for every kind of wrap Offshore installs, and the five things that move a quote up or down.

Short answer

At Offshore Window Tinting on Maui, a chrome delete starts from $499, a partial wrap from $1,999 and a full color-change wrap on a car from $3,999, with full trucks and SUVs priced higher for the extra surface. Color-shift film starts from $4,500 on a car, and a commercial branding wrap from $3,999.98 per vehicle. The final number depends on vehicle size, coverage, film finish, body complexity and the condition of the paint underneath.

Key takeaways

  • Chrome delete is the cheapest way to change a car's look, starting from $499 for door handles and window trim.
  • Partial wraps on the hood, roof or accent panels start from $1,999 and change the look for less than half the cost of a full wrap.
  • Full wraps start from $3,999 on a car; trucks and SUVs cost more because there is more surface and more complex trim.
  • Gloss, matte and satin cost the same to start; color-shift and specialty films cost more.
  • Wraps use cast vinyl from 3M, Avery Dennison, KPMF or Cheetah Wrap, and every wrap carries a 3-year warranty against peeling, bubbling and fading.

Pricing

Chrome deleteDoor handles and window trim; full trim delete costs morefrom $499
Partial wrapHood, roof or accent panelsfrom $1,999
Full car wrapCompact to mid-size sedan or coupe, gloss, matte or satinfrom $3,999
Full truck wrapPickupfrom $4,000
Full SUV wrapMid-size to full-size SUVfrom $4,500
Color-shift full wrapFull car; trucks and SUVs cost morefrom $4,500
Commercial branding wrapPer vehicle; fleet rates for three or morefrom $3,999.98
Wrap removalFull car, if you are replacing an old wrapfrom $399

Starting prices

The table above lists every vehicle wrap Offshore installs with its starting price, before Hawaii GET (4.712%). “From” means a clean, mid-size example of that vehicle type with standard trim. Your quote is the actual number for your vehicle, and we give it to you before any work starts, with no fees added later.

What moves the price

Vehicle size

The single biggest factor. A full-size pickup has a larger hood, taller doors and a bed; a three-row SUV has more panels and more glass trim to work around. That is why a full truck starts higher than a full car, and a full SUV higher again.

Coverage

A full wrap covers every painted panel. A partial wrap covers the hood, roof, mirrors, pillars or a stripe package, and starts from $1,999. Partial work is where most people start if they want a visual change on a budget: a gloss black roof and mirrors on a white SUV, or a satin hood on a truck. The partial wraps page shows the common combinations.

Film finish

Gloss, matte and satin full wraps share a starting price. Color-shift films, which change color with the viewing angle, start higher because the material costs more and shows every seam. Chrome and specialty textures sit at the top.

Body complexity

Deep recesses, complex bumpers, aero pieces and lots of trim mean more disassembly and more relief cuts. A Tesla Model 3 and a Ford Bronco are about the same length and nothing alike to wrap.

Paint condition

Vinyl needs sound paint underneath. If the clear coat is failing or a panel has a poor respray, the wrap can lift paint when it comes off years later. We check that before quoting and tell you if a panel needs work first.

Chrome delete: the cheapest change

A chrome delete covers the shiny trim in black vinyl. The basic job, door handles and window trim, starts from $499. A full delete covers every chrome piece, including grille surrounds and badges, and costs more. Teslas and trucks have their own starting points because their trim is laid out differently. The chrome delete page has the detail.

Commercial wraps

A business wrap with printed branding starts from $3,999.98 per vehicle. Businesses running three or more vehicles get a fleet rate and a schedule that keeps trucks working; the commercial fleet wraps page covers how that works.

The films and the warranty

We install cast vinyl, not cheaper calendered film. The lines are 3M 1080, Avery Dennison SW900, KPMF and Cheetah Wrap, each chosen for different colors and finishes. Every wrap carries a 3-year warranty against peeling, bubbling and color fade. Those two lines each come in 250+ colors and Cheetah Wrap in 60+, with KPMF adding specialty finishes.

How long it takes

A chrome delete or a partial wrap is usually a short visit. A full color change takes longer because every panel is cleaned, trim comes off and the film is laid panel by panel, then the car is checked before release. The full wraps in 3 days page lays out the schedule for a full wrap, day by day, and what can push it longer.

Wrap or paint?

A quality color-change respray costs more than a wrap and is permanent. A wrap protects the factory paint under it, is removable when you sell, and comes in finishes paint cannot match at the price. The wrap vs paint comparison covers the trade-offs in full.

Getting your number

Put the year, make and model on the quote, the finish and color you are thinking about, and whether you want the whole vehicle or a few panels. Photos of the paint help. If you are replacing an old wrap, say so; removal starts from $399 and gets scheduled before the new install.

Questions

How much does a full car wrap cost on Maui?

A full color-change wrap on a compact to mid-size car starts from $3,999 at Offshore. Trucks and SUVs start higher because of the extra panels.

What is the cheapest wrap option?

A chrome delete, from $499. It blacks out the door handles and window trim and changes the look of a car more than its price suggests.

Does the price change with vehicle size?

Yes. A full-size truck or three-row SUV has far more surface and trim than a sedan, so it takes more film and more hours.

Is matte or satin more expensive than gloss?

Not to start; gloss, matte and satin full wraps share the same starting price. Color-shift and specialty finishes cost more because the film itself costs more.

How long does a wrap last?

Cast vinyl from 3M or Avery Dennison lasts 5 to 7 years with proper care, and every Offshore wrap carries a 3-year warranty against peeling, bubbling and color fade. Garage or shade parking and hand washing are what stretch a wrap's life in the Maui sun.

Can a wrap go over damaged paint?

Over sound factory paint, yes. Over peeling clear coat or a poor respray, no; the vinyl can lift paint when it is removed later. We check the paint before quoting.

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