Vehicle Wrapping & Car Vinyl Wraps
Car wrapping covers your car’s paintwork in a thin, flexible vinyl film. It gives the car a new colour or finish while the original paint stays protected underneath. Every wrap is fitted by hand in our climate-controlled studio in Knaresborough, near Harrogate, and a full colour change is usually with us for 2–10 days. Coming from Leeds? See car wrapping Leeds for prices, directions and recent jobs.
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What we can wrap
Full colour change
Every painted panel in a new colour or finish: gloss, satin, matt, metallic or colour-shift. Edges and returns are tucked by hand, so the car looks painted rather than covered.
Partial wraps and two-tone
A contrasting roof, bonnet, mirror caps, pillars or spoiler. It’s a smaller job, but it still changes how the whole car looks.
Printed and custom wraps
Your own artwork, or a design we develop with you, printed and laminated before it’s fitted. Design starts from £150 +VAT.
Dechrome and trim
Window surrounds, grilles and badges blacked out in gloss or satin film. Find out about dechroming.
Why wrap your vehicle?
Vehicle wrapping can quickly transform your vehicle with a unique colour change wrap. Often, a vinyl wrap is a cheaper alternative to painting a vehicle and as it is also fully removable, the resale value isn’t affected. We fit cast wrap films from manufacturers we trust, chosen to suit the colour, the finish and the shape of your car.
More than 500 colours and finishes
With more than 500 colours across the film ranges we use, you can go subtle or go bold. If your paint is tired but sound, a wrap gives it a fresh, even finish. If it’s peeling or rusting, we’ll tell you honestly before you spend anything. For a bold example, see our Porsche GT4 RS in Satin Viper Green Metallic.
Layer of protection for daily driving
Vinyl wrapping not only changes the appearance of your vehicle but helps to maintain a higher resale value as the vehicle paintwork is kept in good condition.
Transform your vehicle
Wrapd Studios provides a unique and personal car wrapping service for individuals and businesses who want to stand out. Want a sharper stance too? See our body kit fitting near Harrogate.
Wrap films and warranty
We choose the film for each job based on the colour and finish you’re after and the shape of your car. For colour-change and printed wraps we work with:
Official installers of
ORACAL
Warranty: wrap films carry a 3-year warranty. Manufacturer terms apply. We’ll confirm which warranty applies to your film before you book.
Lifespan: looked after properly, a quality wrap can keep looking its best for up to 5 years, with a 3-year warranty.
Our Wrapping Process
1. Vehicle Preparation
Your car is thoroughly cleaned before it comes into the studio.
2. Careful Disassembly
Certain parts of your vehicle will be taken apart safely to allow for the best results.
3. Final Detail
A final wipe down using the vinyl’s manufacturer specific cleaner.
4. Wrap the Vehicle
We finely wrap the vehicle starting with the chassis then moving onto the bumpers, doors, sills and smaller parts.
5. Optional Protective Coatings
Once the wrap is complete, and the vehicle is reassembled, an optional ceramic coating can be applied.
A full colour change usually takes 2–10 days in the studio, depending on the size of the car and how many parts need to come off. We’ll confirm your dates with your quote, and we can arrange an Enterprise rental car while yours is with us.
Available Protective Coatings
As well as changing the colour, a wrap acts as a sacrificial layer over your paint. It helps protect against UV fading, light scuffs and minor abrasions, so the paint underneath is in better shape when it’s time to sell. Add a ceramic coating over the wrap, from £200 +VAT, and it’s easier to keep clean too. On paintwork, our ceramic packages start from £400 +VAT for Bronze (1 day, 2-year coating), from £600 +VAT for Silver (2 days, 2, 3 or 5-year coating) and from £800 +VAT for Gold (3 days, 2, 3, 5 or 9-year coating).
Car wrap prices near Harrogate
No two cars take the same amount of film or the same number of hours, so we price every wrap individually. Four things decide the price: the size of the car; how intricate its bumpers, vents and spoilers are; how many parts need to come off; and the film itself. Chrome, colour-shift and textured films cost more to buy and take longer to lay than standard gloss, satin or matt.
Our starting point for a full colour change is from £2,000 +VAT. That price is for a medium-sized car in a standard gloss, satin or matt film. Printed and custom wraps start from £3,000 +VAT, with design from £150 +VAT. Anything else, we price once we know your car and the finish you want.
| Wrap | Time in the studio | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Full colour change, standard gloss / satin / matt (medium-sized car) | 2–10 days | from £2,000 +VAT |
| Printed or custom wrap | 2–10 days | from £3,000 +VAT |
| Wrap design (printed wraps) | n/a | from £150 +VAT |
| Full colour change, larger cars, SUVs and 4x4s | 2–10 days | price on quote |
| Specialist films: chrome, colour-shift, textured | 2–10 days | price on quote |
| Partial wraps: roof, bonnet, mirrors, two-tone | confirmed with your quote | price on quote |
| Door shuts | adds time; confirmed with your quote | from £1,500 +VAT |
| Removing an old wrap | confirmed with your quote | price on quote |
| Ceramic coating over the wrap | n/a | from £200 +VAT |
| Ceramic coating on paint | 1–3 days | Bronze/Silver/Gold from £400 +VAT / from £600 +VAT / from £800 +VAT |
Quotes are free, with no obligation, and valid for 30 days. Send us your make, model and the finish you have in mind, and we’ll come back with an exact price. Local to Harrogate? See car wrapping near Harrogate, or car wrapping Leeds.
Wrap, respray or PPF?
A wrap makes sense when you want a different colour or finish, you like the option of going back to the factory colour later, and the paint underneath is sound.
A bodyshop respray makes more sense when the paint is already failing: peeling lacquer, rust or deep damage. Film needs a sound surface to grip, and we’ll tell you straight if yours isn’t. Our wrap vs respray guide compares the two in more detail.
PPF makes sense when you’re happy with the colour and mainly want to stop stone chips. Coloured and satin protection films can change the look and protect the paint in a single layer. Paint protection film
PPF vs wrap
Clear PPF, colour PPF or a vinyl wrap?
All three protect your paint and can be removed later. The difference is how much protection you get and whether you want to change the colour. Here’s how they compare at our studio near Harrogate.
Vinyl Wrap
Change the colour
- Price
- Colour change from £2,000 +VAT
Printed wrap from £3,000 +VAT - Look
- Hundreds of colours in gloss, satin, matt and chrome, plus printed designs
- Protection
- A thinner film that guards against light scuffs and scratches
- Self-healing
- No
- Door shuts
- Yes, from £1,500 +VAT
- Warranty
- 3 years
- Removable
- Yes
Clear PPF
Keep the factory paint
- Price
- Full Front End from £1,200 +VAT
Track Pack from £1,500 +VAT
Full Coverage from £3,500 +VAT - Look
- Near-invisible gloss, or satin to give gloss paint a matt finish
- Protection
- A thicker film that absorbs stone chips, grit and road salt
- Self-healing
- Yes, light swirls fade with warmth
- Coverage
- Front end, track areas or every painted panel
- Warranty
- 8–12 years, depending on the film
- Removable
- Yes
Colour PPF
New colour, full protection
- Price
- from £3,500 +VAT
- Look
- A paint-like finish in a full colour change, using films from 3M, STEK, Centurion, ProFilm, Arlon and Terminax
- Protection
- PPF thickness, so it takes stone chips as well as changing the colour
- Self-healing
- Yes
- Door shuts
- No, exterior only
- Warranty
- 8 years
- Removable
- Yes
Any of the three can be finished with a ceramic coating over the film, from £200 +VAT. Not sure which suits your car? Bring it to the studio and we’ll talk you through it.
Colour PPF: The Future of Colour Change
If you love the idea of a new colour but want more than a vinyl wrap can give, colour PPF is worth a look. It’s paint protection film with the colour built in, so one layer changes the look of your car and guards the paint underneath. Think of it as the step up from a standard wrap.
The colour PPF brands we use are 3M, STEK, Centurion, ProFilm, Arlon and Terminax, so there’s a quality film to suit every colour and budget.
Colour PPF vs a vinyl wrap
| Vinyl wrap | Colour PPF | |
|---|---|---|
| The look | Huge choice of colours and finishes, including chrome and colour-shift | A smaller, growing range with a deep, paint-like finish |
| Protection | Light: helps with UV and minor scuffs | High: a thicker film built to take stone chips |
| Self-healing | No | Yes, light swirls fade with warmth |
| Warranty | 3-year warranty (looked after, can last up to 5 years) | Up to 8–12 years, depending on film |
| Time in the studio | 2–10 days | 2–7 days |
Who it suits
- Owners of new, high-value or leased cars who want a new colour without risking the factory paint
- Drivers who cover lots of motorway miles and are tired of stone chips
- Anyone who has wrapped before and wants a longer-lasting colour change next time
How long we need your car
Colour PPF is usually with us for 2–7 days, depending on the car and how many parts need to come off. We’ll confirm your dates with your quote.
Thinking of colour PPF instead of a wrap?
Tell us your car’s make and model and the colour you have in mind, and we’ll come back with an exact quote.
Recent wrap projects
Audi RS3, Gloss British Racing Green
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Mercedes-AMG GLC63 S, Satin Black Wrap
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Land Rover Defender 110, Matt Olive Green
View ProjectWhat our customers say
5★ rated from 130 reviews
“Had the absolute pleasure of having my car wrapped and I couldn’t have asked for a better result! I was frequently contacted with updates which gave me great peace of mind and was great to see my vision come to life.” Katie T., Google review, 2026
Car wrapping FAQs
How much does it cost to wrap a car?
A full colour change starts from £2,000 +VAT for a medium-sized car in a standard gloss, satin or matt film. Printed and custom wraps start from £3,000 +VAT, and wrap design from £150 +VAT. Larger cars, specialist films and partial wraps are priced on quote, and door shuts are from £1,500 +VAT.
How long will my car be with you?
Usually 2–10 days for a full wrap. Where it falls in that range depends on the size of the car and how many parts need to come off.
What warranty comes with a wrap?
Wrap films carry a 3-year warranty. Manufacturer terms apply. We’ll confirm the warranty for your film before you book.
How long does a car wrap last?
With the right care, a wrap can last up to 5 years, with a 3-year warranty. Hand washing, garaging the car where you can and adding a ceramic coating over the wrap all help it stay looking fresh.
Will a wrap damage my paint?
Not when it’s fitted over original factory paint in good condition. The film shields the paint from UV and light scuffs, and it can be removed cleanly later. Resprayed or repaired panels carry more risk, so we check them before we start.
Can you wrap over stone chips or scratches?
Light marks are usually hidden. But film follows the surface underneath it, so deep chips, dents and peeling lacquer will still show through. Those are best repaired before the car is wrapped.
Do I need to tell the DVLA or my insurer?
If the wrap changes your car’s colour, update the colour on your V5C log book with the DVLA. Tell your insurer as well, because a wrap counts as a modification.
Do you wrap door shuts?
Yes, as an optional extra. It takes longer and costs from £1,500 +VAT, but it means the original colour doesn’t show when the doors are open.
How should I wash a wrapped car?
By hand, with a pH-neutral shampoo and a soft wash mitt. Avoid automatic brush washes, and keep a pressure washer well back from edges and seams.
Can I have a courtesy car while my car is being wrapped?
Yes. Through our partnership with Enterprise we can arrange a rental car while yours is in the studio. Just mention it when you book.
Which wrap film brands do you use?
For wraps we work with Avery Dennison, 3M, Arlon, Oracal, KPMF, PWF and APA. We’ll recommend a film based on the colour and finish you want and the shape of your car.
Where are you based?
Our studio is at Unit 7 Marrtree Business Park, Grimbald Crag Close, Knaresborough HG5 8FA, near Harrogate. Every wrap is fitted there. Customers come to us from Harrogate, Leeds, York, Wetherby and across North Yorkshire. Local pages cover car wrapping near Harrogate, in Knaresborough, plus car wrapping Ripon, Otley, Ilkley, Wetherby, Leeds and York, and body kit fitting near Harrogate.
Ready for a new colour?
Send us your car’s make and model and the finish you’re considering, and we’ll come back with an exact quote.
Unit 7 Marrtree Business Park, Grimbald Crag Close, Knaresborough HG5 8FA (near Harrogate)
01423 423 449 · sales@wrapdstudios.com
Open Monday to Friday 8am–6pm, Saturday 9am–1pm
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