Not everyone knows about car wrapping, yet it could be a perfect solution for all those who don’t like monotony and would like to change the color of their car without spending too much or even having to change cars.
It should be known that today it is no longer necessary to repaint the cars, because a film that adheres perfectly to the car can be used for relatively little money. However, this makes it practically new.
To do this, you just need to contact the body shops that offer the service. First of all you need to know the details which absolutely should not be underestimated, because they are very important and have not only to do with costs, but also with the disadvantages or fines that you risk receiving.
Is it legal to cover the car in Italy?
Wrapping a car with foil is certainly cheaper than repainting it. The practice arrives in Italy directly from Germany where the phenomenon has taken hold over the last few years. First of all, it is important to know that the colors of the police cars cannot be used, that the logos or lights of the police forces are also prohibited, as are the imagesthe unauthorized ones and the particular chrome.
If you cover the windows, you risk getting a fine ranging from 10 to €90. If, on the other hand, you make the car unsafe for yourself and for others, you risk a fine of around €90.
The cost of wrapping, how to do it yourself
At the moment in Italy Wrapping is not considered fully legal, for example films cannot be applied to some parts of the car such as the windscreen or the number plates unless the car is authorized directly by the manufacturers. If you apply unauthorized films and then alter the characteristics of your vehicle, you risk getting a fine of 431 euros.
Those who want to try can also experiment with wrapping in a do-it-yourself key, having enough space available and a lot of patience. However, you also need to have the right dexterity because otherwise you can make some serious mistakes. The right equipment is required to cut them and apply the film, the cost ranges from €1000 to €5000.
These films are found practically everywhere, especially on the internet where you have a wide choice. Obviously if you focus on poor quality films to save money, the duration is very short. Then the professionalism of the installer also plays its part, the better he isthe longer they last.
