Wrapping

[pbarlow0032]

Looking for some knowledge on car wrapping please. I've seen a car that looks well priced, and looks great in white, but noticed in the advert that it has been wrapped in that colour. Before I waste my time even enquiring, what is the consensus of opinion? Should I stay well clear, or is the worst that can happen that the wrap needs removing in a year or two, and I get a car that's back to its original colour (obviously I would check what colour the car is originally!!).

When a wrap is applied, does it damage the paint underneath, so when it is removed, the car either needs re wrapping or reprinting, or should it just be a case of peeling the wrap off? Does this need to be removed professionally (presumably with some kind of heat gun?!) and if so what kind of cost should I expect for this?

Alternatively, if the wrap started to degrade in one area, could I just go and get that one panel rewrapped?

Finally (I promise!) does this have any implications for insurance purposes, as I presume it would still be recorded on the V5C as the factory painted colour?

Many thanks for any assistance

[pbarlow0032]

Ha ha 630p, I almost had the title as wrapping (gangsta) but though most people would go "eh?". As its an audi that's been wrapped in white, and has black wheels, gangsta is also fairly appropriate?
The cars at a dealership, but will obviously ask these kind of questions, just wanted to use the collective wisdom of my learned PH users first

[pbarlow0032]

Thanks nedzilla, will try and do as much DD as possible on the wrapping company before hand, I just wanted to make sure a wrapped car wasn't an automatic no no?

Juan king, your insightful contribution is gratefully received (top name BTW, I see what you did there)

[pbarlow0032]

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