Both a vinyl wrap and plasti dip will be less expensive than a conventional paint job which explains why they are the two options most commonly compared.
Is vinyl wrap better than plasti dip.
Vinyl wraps can be custom colored and printed to add just about any design to just about any part of the exterior of a vehicle.
The latest trend that is hitting social media hard is vinyl wrapping cars.
The upside is that a dip can be repaired because it adheres to itself very nicely.
Autoflex is not a vinyl wrap.
I did a metallic blue and it looks amazing.
The main advantage that a dip has compared to the wrap is the cost.
If anyone is seriously deciding between a five figure paint job and a vinyl wrap or plasti dip they ve already decided money is not a factor and will lean toward the paint job anyway.
It s definitely not paint.
Paint is the question.
Much better than plasti dip if you prep properly you get zero defects in the vinyl wrap unless you crease or fold the vinyl wrap on itself or get dirt underneath as it will show.
A custom designed vinyl wrap can be used for more than just one vehicle it can be duplicated for an entire fleet.
But it sure is pretty.
The vinyl has been known to crack in extreme temperatures.
On the other hand plasti dip is better suited for solid color applications where intricate custom.
The vinyl is stronger and can up hold the daily use of the vehicle a little better than plasti dip.
If you scratch a wrap the entire body panel will need to be redone.
Plasti dip also has the capability of fading in the extreme heat or if mud gets on the plasti dip and or if bird poo lands on the vehicle.
Many garages and individuals can offer a full plasti dip job for as little as 250.