Vehicle wraps
Vehicle wraps on Maui
Full color changes, partial wraps and commercial graphics in Wailuku, in cast vinyl from 3M, Avery Dennison, Cheetah Wrap and KPMF. Most full wraps leave in three business days.
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Short answer
Offshore installs full color change wraps from $3,999, partial wraps from $1,999 and commercial fleet graphics at 430 Hookahi St in Wailuku. The vinyl is cast film from 3M, Avery Dennison, Cheetah Wrap and KPMF, heat-formed to the body, with edges and door jambs wrapped. Most full wraps are finished in three business days and come off cleanly years later with the factory paint intact.
Key takeaways
- A wrap changes the color in three days and is fully reversible; paint takes weeks and is permanent.
- Full car wraps start from $3,999 and SUVs from $4,500; partial wraps such as a roof or hood start from $1,999.
- Every wrap is cast vinyl from 3M, Avery Dennison, Cheetah Wrap or KPMF; no calendered or off-brand film.
- Matte, satin, chrome, brushed metal and color-shift finishes exist in vinyl and not in paint.
- A wrap is a styling product. For chip protection in color, look at colored PPF instead.
Options
Partial wrap
from $1,999
- Roof, hood, trunk lid or accent panels
- Two-tone contrasting roof
- Racing stripes and custom sections
- Any color or finish in the library
Full color change
from $3,999
- Every exterior panel, edges wrapped
- Door jambs wrapped
- Gloss, matte, satin, chrome, color-shift or specialty
- Trim removed for clean edges and reinstalled
- Factory paint protected and preserved underneath
Commercial fleet
from $3,999.98
- Custom design service
- Brand-consistent graphics across every vehicle
- Trucks, vans, trailers and box trucks
- Fleet pricing for 3 or more vehicles
How it works
- 01Color and finish selection
You pick from the 3M, Avery Dennison, Cheetah Wrap and KPMF swatch books in person. We show samples outdoors, because satin and color-shift films look different in Maui sun than under shop lights.
- 02Vehicle prep
The car is washed, decontaminated and inspected. Door handles, badges, lights and trim pieces come off so the vinyl can wrap edges instead of stopping at them.
- 03Installation
Vinyl goes on panel by panel in the shop. Each piece is heat-formed to recesses and curves, and door jambs are wrapped on full color changes.
- 04Post-heating and edge sealing
Every edge and recess is post-heated so the film's memory is set to the body shape. This is the step that stops lifting at the corners a year later.
- 05Inspection and handover
Trim goes back on, every panel is checked under lighting, and we walk you through washing and care before you drive off.
Side by side
| Vinyl wrap | Repaint | |
|---|---|---|
| Turnaround | 3 business days | 2 to 4 weeks |
| Cost | From $3,999 | Significantly more for a quality paint job |
| Reversible | Yes, peel it off | No |
| Finish options | Hundreds, including matte, chrome and color-shift | Limited to paint colors |
| Factory paint | Protected underneath | Replaced |
| Leased vehicle | Safe, remove before return | May void the lease |
| Lifespan | 5 to 7 years | 10 or more years for quality paint |
Verdict: For a color change, the wrap wins on speed, cost, finish choice and reversibility. Repaint only makes sense for a permanent change on a car you will keep for a decade, or for repairing damaged paint before a wrap.
Pricing
| Partial wrap (roof, hood or accents) | from $1,999 |
|---|---|
| Full color change, carCompact to mid-size | from $3,999 |
| Full color change, SUVTrucks quoted by cab and bed length | from $4,500 |
| Satin finish, full car | from $3,999 |
| Matte black, full car | from $3,999 |
| Color-shift, full car | from $4,500 |
| Commercial branding wrapFleet rate for 3 or more vehicles | from $3,999.98 |
| Chrome delete | from $499 |
| Wrap removal, full car | from $399 |
Choosing the film
Every wrap at Offshore is cast vinyl. Cast film is poured as a liquid and cured flat, so it has no built-in tension and stays put in recesses and around mirrors. Calendered film is rolled thin under pressure, remembers that stretch, and pulls back out of curves in the heat. That difference is why cheap wraps lift at the bumper corners within a year.
The four lines in the swatch books each do something different. 3M 1080 is 3.5 mil cast with the Comply air-release adhesive, which lets the installer reposition a panel and push air out without bubbles; it covers 250-plus colors across gloss, matte, satin, metallic, brushed, carbon fiber and gloss-flip series. Avery Dennison SW900 is 3.2 mil cast with 60-plus gloss colors alone, plus the color-shift series and Conform Chrome.
Cheetah Wrap is 3.2 mil cast known for satin aluminum metallics. KPMF from South Wales fills the specialty niche: iridescent, pearlescent, Starlight glitter, Frozen and Absolute Matt. Cheetah Wrap carries a 3-year outdoor warranty, and the terms for whichever film you choose are confirmed in writing for your project.
What a full color change covers
A full wrap here means every painted exterior panel, with the edges wrapped around the panel rather than cut at the paint line, and the door jambs wrapped so you do not see the old color when a door opens. Handles, badges, lights and trim come off before the film goes on and go back on after. That is the slow part of a 3-day wrap, and it is the part that separates a wrap that looks painted from one that looks stuck on.
A partial wrap covers a defined section. A matte black roof on a white truck, a satin hood on a Mustang, racing stripes on a C8 Corvette, or a contrasting roof and pillars on an SUV. Partial wraps are the usual starting point for drivers who want a change without committing the whole car.
Finishes you cannot get in paint
The reason most people wrap rather than repaint is the finish. Matte and satin wraps have no paint equivalent on a factory order sheet. Matte black is the classic choice, usually on trucks and SUVs. Color-shift film moves between two colors as the light angle changes and costs more because the film itself does. Brushed metal, chrome and carbon fiber texture round it out. See the finishes on real cars in the wrap gallery.
Trucks, SUVs, sports cars and luxury
Full-size trucks are quoted by cab and bed length because an F-250 crew cab long bed carries a lot more film than a Tacoma. SUVs start from $4,500 for the same reason; a Tahoe or Suburban roof is almost a second hood. See truck wraps and SUV wraps.
Sports cars tend toward stripes and full color changes: Corvette, Mustang, Camaro, WRX, BRZ and Supra are typical candidates. BMW and Mercedes owners usually pair a satin or matte wrap with a chrome delete, and Porsche drivers lean satin. Teslas get their own page at Tesla wraps because the Model 3 and Y door handles and glass roof change how the film is laid.
Wrap or colored PPF
If you want the color and you also want rock-chip protection, a wrap is the wrong product. Vinyl is thin and decorative. Colored PPF is a thick, self-healing protective film that happens to come in colors. It costs more and is worth it on a daily driver that lives on Maui’s highways. The wrap vs colored PPF comparison lays out the trade.
Care, lifespan and removal
A wrap lasts 5 to 7 years. Hand wash with pH-neutral soap, keep it away from brush car washes, never wax a matte or satin film, and park in shade when you can. Bird droppings and bug splatter etch vinyl in the sun the same way they etch paint, so rinse them off the same day.
When you are done with the color, wrap removal starts from $399 for a car. Removal uses heat and plastic tools to protect the paint; older film takes more time, which we quote after a look at it. Underneath, the paint is the color and condition it was the day the wrap went on, which is what makes a wrap a sensible color change for a leased car.
Scheduling and the drive
A full color change needs the car for three business days, so most customers drop off Monday morning and pick up Wednesday evening. Partial wraps are often same-day.
Kahului is about 8 minutes from the shop; see Wailuku and Kahului. Paia and Maalaea are about 18 minutes, Pukalani about 20, Kihei and Makawao about 25, Wailea about 35, Lahaina about 45 on Honoapiilani Highway and Hana about two and a half hours. Pricing is the same for every town. Send us the year, model, color and finish you have in mind and we will quote it before you drive in.
Questions
How much does a vehicle wrap cost on Maui?
A partial wrap such as a roof or hood starts from $1,999, and a full color change from $3,999 for a car, $4,295.98 for a truck and $4,500 for an SUV. Color-shift starts from $4,500 for a car, commercial branding from $3,999.98 and chrome delete from $499.
How long does a full wrap take?
Most full color changes are done in 3 business days. Partial wraps and accents are often same-day or next-day. Trucks, large SUVs and complex designs can run 3 to 4 days.
How long does a wrap last?
5 to 7 years with reasonable care. Garaging, hand washing and staying out of brush car washes push it toward the long end.
Will a wrap damage my paint?
No. The vinyl shields the paint from UV and light scratches while it is on, and comes off cleanly when removed professionally. We recommend professional removal, which uses heat and plastic tools to protect the paint.
Can you wrap over chips, scratches or rust?
We recommend fixing significant damage first. Vinyl follows the surface, so a chip shows through, and film over rust or flaking paint lifts early. We look the car over at consultation and tell you what needs attention.
What is the difference between a wrap and colored PPF?
A wrap is a styling film: it changes the look but offers little impact protection. Colored PPF is a thicker protective film in color that stops rock chips. It costs more and is the right call if protection matters as much as the color.
Can I wrap a leased car?
Yes. The wrap is reversible, so you remove it before turn-in and hand back the original paint. That makes it a safe way to change the color of a leased vehicle.
What finishes can I choose?
Gloss, matte, satin, brushed metal, chrome, color-shift, carbon fiber texture and specialty films from 3M 1080, Avery Dennison SW900, Cheetah Wrap and KPMF. Come in and see the swatches in daylight.
How do I care for a wrap?
Hand wash with pH-neutral soap, keep it out of brush car washes, and do not wax matte or satin film. Rinse bird droppings and bug splatter off promptly; in strong sun they etch vinyl just as they etch paint.
Do towns outside Wailuku pay more?
No. Pricing is the same for every town, whether you drive in from Kahului, Kihei, Wailea, Paia, Pukalani, Lahaina or Hana.
Can a damaged wrap panel be repaired?
Yes. A lifted edge can often be re-heated and re-set, and a damaged panel can be re-wrapped on its own without redoing the car. Bring it in early, before dirt gets under the edge.
Get my pricePriced for your vehicle in the shop, before you book.
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