Vinyl Wrap vs. Paint (WHICH & WHY)

Vinyl Wrap vs Automotive Paint?
I've experienced applying both and today I go over some pros and cons about each of them through my personal experience.
I am not a professional, just a diyer that wants to spread some knowledge
Some of the clips shown were from the channels
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[@nevinc587]

No waffling, straight to the point. Brilliant video mate.

[@Ymcdaj]

Should have said “straight to the paint” , lol

[@PanzikArtistry]

As an airbrush artist and a painter the biggest difference which no one mentions is the long run of it and how it can be fixed or not fixed. With vinyl as soon as you get a scratches, chips and dents and, you will. You're stuck and have to pay to have it all redone. With paint it can be touched up. And since I do high quality art, I can also spot repair the art and reclear and cut and buff it to a perfect mirror finish. That's the difference.

[@n54anaya79]

Orange peel with vinyl is irrelevant now because many companies have created wraps that look more clear than paint. Biggest issue i can think about between vinyl & paint for a diy’r is that if you don’t have patience than you’re not gonna be able to get far in wrapping the car yourself, but with paint anyone can take a sand paper and sand, paint, sand, polish.

[@duvessa2003]

BeaKhan, Thank you. This is a terrific comparison. I feel like I understand the process so much better now.

[@beakhan]

glad to help!

[@sk8xnick]

Problems with vinyl come in a year or two. When you have small scratches, of really hot hot weather or winters with chemical roads. If you paint your car with GOOD paint and GOOD hands, yes its gonna cost around 8k, but you will have your car look perfect and shiny waaay longer and also if something happens, you paint it locally without rewrapping the whole part.

[@BrianErwin]

but if you spent $2k-$3k on the wrap, two years pass, you can change the color for another $2k-$3k and still come out cheaper than paint. that's four years, and two different looking cars, and by that time, you should be getting another car.

[@Jamespercy711]

I choose wrap any day because you can choose and customize any combination of colors or design and install at ease as long as you have patience, I do my own wraps. In addition with wrap there is no sanding polishing mixing or any of that bs that you have to do with painting, clean prep install done. With wrap though say good bye to automated car washes and leaving your car out in the sun without a car cover.

[@Arabiangigachad]

damn was gonna think about wrapping but fuck no In summer in kuwait it go up to 65 c lol

[@norkftwbraun]

The black garage looks good my guy, excellent choice

[@beakhan]

Thank you bro!

[@tpascen1]

Agreed, very cool garage setup and color!

[@allboutthemojo]

@@beakhan what should be the approximate cost of paint vs vinyl for a 4 door 5 passenger sedan? Also, isn't one of the drawbacks of vinyl that if you get caught in hail or road debris / small stones it can peel? Where paint would just scratch?

[@muntee33]

But light is your friend...

[@davidpetebluepowell]

Great video but I have one question.., Since it's not an option to paint my motorcycle, due to lack of cash, after I apply the vinyl wrap, what kind of protective layer should I put over it? I'm asking because I've heard a lot of complaints about the wrap chipping too easily. Thanks...

[@nearbyneighbor1922]

what a great, short, BIG Info video. Great points. BeaMan. Thanks. From an old guy. Also with painting we might be inhaling a lot of bad crap. But I been inhaling bad crap my whole life, yet I'm still good. Anyway, great to have these 2 options, and your video really puts out the important points. Thanks. I'ma stick with painting.

[@johnnyballard2178]

Yeah im really liking the new garage look. Fix the skyline already so we can see it in there too

[@beakhan]

she’s almost ready!! I already got the next video of it running edited! loll

[@kestutisbanelis1625]

What if i want just respray in exact same colour becouse it has stonechips and scratches. Is it more expensive than wrapping?

[@gregcass12]

I just sold my Focus RS and picked up a JDM evo 8, looking to maybe wrap it or paint and I’m still more sure

[@rainretribute9852]

Paint it. It looks for real and raw. Like metal vs plastic

[@nwilt7114]

Do they sell premium vinyl that doesn't have the orange peel effect?

[@DoThingsYk]

I wanna make my 3rd gen acura black but I don't have much money as a teen in high-school. So I've been considering getting someone to wrap my car for me since it is a cheaper option

[@bensonporter1384]

How long wrap last and how u know when to change it????

[@todds5956]

will a wrap adequately cover primered spots such as dent repairs as long as its straight?

[@stig8888]

I think il just stick to the good old base coat clear coat with glamour clear or any high solid clear coats.

[@chunlichun]

Can you wrap over old car paint (1985) that's not in great condition, peeling or showing primer

[@valerieleggins9547]

What is the paint code for the Purple? It’s Beautiful!

[@joshwuzhere1]

Awesome video man thanks!

[@sonsoftheedelweiss72]

How long does vinyl last? What is cost? What are some of the better wrap companies?

[@jncyj]

how do you wash the car if it gets dirty? Soap and water? Special car wash? Salt snow does it damage the wrap? Cold weather damages wrap?

[@projectskii7557]

Seeing a Miata getting painted , gave me a sign just to paint mine

[@succulentqueen7737]

Same here. I want to paint my Miata too.

[@bananapatch9118]

I want to wrap my hood but there were a bunch of paint chips and my wife did a terrible just with some crappy touchup paint, so guessing that would need to be sanded ?

[@devv7023]

yes

[@hubesjonathan7358]

Can you still power wash your car if it is wrapped?

[@SeaShoreDetails]

Great video straight to the point

[@MachoXan]

Thinking of painting my car purple. Love the color of yours. Do you know the exact name and/or brand of paint used? Thanks

[@beakhan]

yes it is metalux Daytona violet metallic by bmw

[@samchin3867]

can this vinyl wrap stand under hot sun ?

[@towlifechannel3679]

I prefer paint over vinyl It's more messy for sure but much more forgiving for the diy er

[@sal5231]

So what you think, should I get my roof painted better then wrap ?

[@Jordan3v]

If I had to wrap my car and I have peeling clear coat would I have to sand the whole car down?

[@swaggg4330]

I think the coat or gloss on my car is bubbling and peeling, should I take it to get repainted? Or could I get vinyl OVER it? 🤔

[@Pinkielover]

Peeling paint will show through vinyl ,,,just get the car recleared / repainted.. I'm in the same predicament or you could sand down the locations to be wrapped .. Either way a good wrap can cost as much as a OK paint job .. Me I'm deciding to leave it..Now you know why in hot climates like Arizona they don't have clear coats on cars they disintegrate Relatively quickly

[@walderaro3845]

How many years it will last having a vinyl wrap. Because im planing to chenge the color of my car roof. I want back colo of my roof. But how many years it will last with vinyl warap. Comparing to paint. ???? Pls answer me bro thank you😊

[@TheUnknown-mg8fv]

If the car is wrap does that mean it has to be garage kept?

[@gbgodspower2690]

Dose Vinyl protect car from scratches?

[@StrictFit23]

Really informative video, I didn't even think about the orange peel when it comes to wrap! I have an RX8 rust bucket so I need to do a lot of repairing, I was thinking of doing any filling and priming, and then just wrapping over that, as I don't have a workshop and don't want to paint the entire car with cans... Maybe it's the better solution? Idk.. This video has helped though haha, thanks!

[@tjyau7068]

you dont have to paint a car with cans just get the air compressor and spray gun

[@AxeStudios]

@@tjyau7068 Yeah, great if you have a place to store and power the compressor

[@tjyau7068]

@@AxeStudios I literally kept my compressor in my room when i was done with it. They make small enough compressors that still make enough power just look around they are usually around $100-150

[@hemzz_21]

Bro loving the videos

[@beakhan]

thank you bro!

[@todds5956]

what about the seams?

[@manuelvpr]

Nice do dude. awesome.

[@muntee33]

I want a vinyl that changes colour when an electrical is applied to it.

[@DH-yj7bx]

How do you think body shops would like it if I did the large majority of sanding and they did the touch up bits I didn’t perfect and then they did the paint job? That’s gotta save me loads right?

[@bdrm2009]

Sure does. I've done this myself.

[@tuhituhi701]

He must be good at painting because fixing mistakes on vinyl means getting another piece of vinyl vs paint where you have to resand primer clear.

[@dandiaz3618]

I wanted to vinyl wrap my frs on a gold carbon fibre but this got me thinking 🤔!

[@tuhituhi701]

Some of his comments are based on his experience. Painting is not easy as it sounds. Wrapping is not as difficult. They are way different in their challenges.

[@Luminous.Dynamics]

Painting is probably worse because imagine if you make a mistake and don't notice till later? For example painting over some dents that you didn't fix when you really wanted it to be a Flawless job. With vinyl wrap you could just take off the wrap on that part of the panel and redo it after you fix the body

[@Senbucci]

what if you buff before you wrap

[@Nicatlotus]

One thing for me leaning towards vinyl now is my car will have a fiber glass widebody and plan on doing some Auto X. If something does happen and the panels need to be repaired its so much easier to repair with vinyl. Just rip the vinyl off, repair the panel and reapply the vinyl. I got enough to wrap my door so it will be the a test fit just not sure if ill like the look of the vinyl.

[@Tonypepperoni32]

Is fiberglass good material?

[@Nicatlotus]

@@Tonypepperoni32 depends on what you buy. There are cheap fiber glass kits and higher end kits. You always get what you pay for.

[@CiphecDec]

Firstly Love the content, I liked the video but had to take my like back because didn't want to ruin the 420 ebb & flow

[@Alex-cq8js]

Thanks kid...Very useful video. Think i rather take mine to a shop for paint.

[@moniquejohnson9188]

Are you in CA, can you paint my Chevy Camaro?

[@burnout245]

How long foes vinyl last? And is there any kind of special treatment when it comes to cleaning it?

[@diamondknight4815]

If you put uv protection over top every year, it should last 4 to 7 years, don't go to automatic car washes as they are too harsh. Use light pressure and non adhesive soap or foam

[@averymerzproductions4194]

Is vinyl wrap durable? Like does it chip/warp easily when applied?

[@pippalottadejong]

I just know it takes awhile to get everything down and perfect without any glue or air issues. it can stretch but that’s why you use air. it’s pretty durable though and I think that wrap can last around 7 years which is also pretty good. don’t take my word for it tho cause I’m definitely not an expert 😂

[@chucktailord1235]

It doesn’t chip or warp but it does scratch and peel if you’re reckless. Extreme heat can also cause it to bubble in some cases. Certain wraps do have protection against it however.

[@chrisamaio7786]

Did you do it yourself or have help with vinyl.( just extra pair of hands ...not input..lol).. real considering a diy

[@dsd-downshiftdave8056]

Ok but I ain't gonna paint or wrap my ride myself imma pay someone to do it So why would I pick one over the other Wish u discussed this If I want graphics am i better off painting and using decals or just wrapping with graphics I want black with gold metallic which I don't think will look good with wrap But the one benefit of wrap is I can keep my original paint job

[@someotherguy43]

Im looking to start a business just dont know the route i should take, Vinyl or Paint?

[@beakhan]

getting into paint is way more expensive, if you’re looking to start a business on a budget I would recommend looking into vinyl.

[@EricaYE6]

Thank you!

[@petervargas8474]

Great info…

[@bloomz1]

Another consideration: With Vinyl, you can change the color of your car if you don't like it - I'm considering that for an old MGB...prices I've been quoted (first rate body shop) $5-7K for paint - 2.5K-3K for wrap. So for another 2Kish I can change the color if I dont' like it.

[@lthegr81]

Which last longer?

[@beakhan]

good quality paint for sure

[@andreuserickson8530]

What about washing?

[@eleanyaonuma9068]

Which one lasts longer and shines brighter?

[@StratMatt777]

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[@hemzz_21]

Would you buy back the BRZ?????

[@beakhan]

if i found it for the right price lol

[@StupidLittleYTName]

Thanks!

[@officiallyriced6802]

I have a question. Who you looking so good for ?👀🤣

[@beakhan]

😂❤️

[@Yekimwraps]

also vinyl in a diy situation doesnt hold up to a reputable shop huge diffrence

[@Tbone.357]

Wrap my minivan yo!!! In a sweet Wolverine print!!! Eeeyyaahh!!👍

[@_cgrdmr_]

omg first? perfect video

[@beakhan]

thank you!

[@iTwixzz]

🔥

[@MOHAMEDJUNAIDKHAN-dv4oe]

😍😍😍

[@Biffo316]

I've always wondered why people chose one or the other. This is awesome man thanks 😊😊

[@wyattborrego346]

who the hell told him i was thinking of repainting my car 😡😂

[@knotkool1]

says: you have to disassemble the car to paint. does: paints car without disassembling.

[@stig8888]

To do it right and to get everything covered you must disassemble your car unless you just want a shitty paint job.

[@callmetimmy3004]

@@stig8888 shifty paint job it is

[@danlux4954]

Can you put paint on the vinyl wrap?

[@jaskarnjitsingh83]

What are you smoking fella?

[@Suavy1k]

He high asl😭

[@Matt13556]

Just take the vinyl off then paint.

[@danlux4954]

@@Matt13556 if you paint the vinyl once you’re tired of it peel the whole thing off

[@Matt13556]

@@danlux4954 just seems a lot of money to waste. Pay for vinyl, then gets void with paint. Which then will come off eventually. So you’ve wasted vinyl and paint. Dunno, just seems more logical to remove the vinyl when you’ve had enough and paint the actual car

[@zachsheffee8458]

Do you believe you could paint an entire car with automotive spray paint?

[@TheBryceJohnston]

dude at this one place they said a paint job would be 9000 to re paint my car red

[@FreeSpiritMom]

9,000?!?? Might as well start your own paint business lol

[@SBN3vids]

why does he look like a nintendo mii

[@splixsky]

if your name is Chris from B is for Build, you almost definitely should vinyl wrap your car cause if you paintyour car, you’d probs need to expect to repaint it 2 or 3 times over ;)

[@ChrisChronos]

Painting a car takes way longer and is loooads more expensive than wrapping! You have to do the first layer, mess it up, try and fix it, make it worse, cry for a few hours, and ultimately send it to a professional 😂😂

[@DivergentDroid]

I don't need to do all that work. My car has a plastic body and my motorcycle has a plastic body.

[@jomama5186]

Paint !!!

[@billjenkins687]

Ease up on the Red Bull.

[@AliAamir24]

Are you Pakistani?

[@beakhan]

Yes lol

[@AliAamir24]

@@beakhan that’s awesome, good to see a Pakistani KZbinr that’s into jdm cars.

[@rangus1595]

Big reason why people prefer paint over vinyl is to do with the orange peel look. It's easy to fix with paint not so easy with vinyl as you need to start from scratch.

[@TimSzabo]

Did you get plastic surgery?

[@huetuber1204]

Paint over wrap any day.

[@dez5]

Wow, He must got to catch a planet, he talking so fast.⏩⏩⏩.What about durability.

[@Mcrochev1994]

Spraying paint is definitely not an easy process as you make it to be . You definitely underestimate it

[@mywa8314]

Yo you need to stop and take a breath

[@ChibiPj]

Tell your bro to wash his car...

[@kingmiller1982]

Paint

[@emgaf33]

That's a terrible paint job.. a proper professional would never leave the car like that