HOW TO PRICE A VEHICLE WRAP | WHAT TO KNOW & LOOK FOR

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[@SS_Motoring]

This video along with the "how you started your business" video, are two of the most sincere honest videos I've seen. You literally speak from a true reality point of view, not some gimmick, you tell it how it is. It's great motivation for those of us who want to set foot in the wrap industry but are hesitant, or just start a business of their own in the automotive industry in general. Really appreciate these videos.

[@user-fj1og9pm2b]

Hi I'm from AZ I recently started learning how to wrap, it's been maybe 5 months, I've wrapped mostly hoods and roofs for business and looking to get into full wrapping now. I signed up for CWI and I've studied so much just from your videos. I have a notebook full of notes where you taught, cutting techniques, inlays, overlays, camo and chrome wrapping and I'm still learning so many things you are an amazing teacher! 🙏 wish me luck brothers let's hope this business takes off!

[@madgardener5820]

Well that's answered my question, I'm sticking to plumbing

[@oceanaxim]

Long but excellent video. It is worth watching from beginning to end. Sometimes you repeat yourself, but that is only because it is WORTH REPEATING. If someone who is looking to get into this biz and don't have the patience to watch this video all the way through, then they don't have the patience to wrap cars.

[@rbjoseph25]

I'm that someone looking to get into the business. I didn't just watch from beginning to end, I restarted it and grabbed a pen and paper. This is exactly what I was looking for.

[@phxl]

I am one of the higher priced shops in my market. There are a lot of on-the-side guys and half my price guys that do questionable work. I get a lot of wide eyes when people feel me out and I'm never offended when someone takes their business down the road to the next guy. I get it, it's a lot of money. I always try to help them understand why I price the way I price and emphasize the level of care... both during the wrap and the year to follow. (Nothing goes perfect 100% of the time, that's reality). After 3 years on my own I still question what I am doing every time I quote a wrap. Maybe I'm charging too much? Can I shave a little off the top to get a job in the door? But then I run through everything in my head, piece by piece, panel by panel, and if I were doing it cheaper I would be cheating myself. It's a lot of work and a lot of time to do a wrap properly, and if you have the level of skill to do things correctly your time is worth all of the considerations laid out in this video. Don't sell your self short and don't confuse the consumer market with low ball prices. Your time and talent are the value in a wrap.

[@ShaunsJeep]

So basically I see what you are driving I am going to raise the price even if the lines are easier to wrap. Gotcha!

[@CKWraps]

This is a world where you get what you pay for and sometimes also don't get what you pay for. Unfortunately that can never be stopped but people can do their research and ultimately it's up to the consumer on what type of work they want to spend their money on. I've given many quotes, and most people either don't reply or say it's out of their budget. This doesn't mean you lower your price. The quality of work and service you give is (if it's great) will allow you to come in at the higher or highest end of market value.

[@CKWraps]

Depends on the tiers of the vehicles cost. You could probably break down the tiers into 5 or 6 sections

[@phxl]

@@ShaunsJeep I wrap every car as though it is going to be considered for best of show. Every shitbox and every vehicle that comes straight off the lot, I aim to outdo myself. The lines are a major factor in pricing, yes, but the minute somebody trusts you with a Performante you find a new level of care. You work just a little bit slower, you make every edge and every tuck just a little cleaner, you take more care when removing parts, you make no compromises. Their is a factor beyond the lines alone that comes into play.

[@Nicetints]

@@ShaunsJeep it's a risk reward thing, anytime you take responsibility of a $700,000 car you are taking the risk of a very expensive repair if something gets damaged. No matter the experience or how carefully you install a wrap. Its cost $3,000 to do a oil change on these cars! The people that own them care about them and are willing to pay for quality. I wouldn't wrap a Lamborghini for less than $10,000 that's starting price and goes up from there depending on color and type of vinyl. High end vehicles pay more, it doesn't matter if they are getting an oil change or a brake job. The people that own these cars typically understand and although $10,000 is a lot of money to most people someone driving a million dollar car looks at $10,000 as $100 its actually not that much money to some people. It's hard to understand unless your in that club. I think Christian need to raise his prices by at least 25% to 50%. People will pay for quality

[@yojimbe1]

My dad used to say "Cheap work ain't good and good work ain't cheap".

[@laszlodesimon4768]

Thank you for a most informative and well documented narrative. Obviously you know of what you speak and show your level of understanding in the process. Great job, as always, defining the differences and caring enough to do it.

[@joebutta7539]

Excellent breakdown (all the company owners I used to wrap for should watch this.)

[@axelst.776]

Thanks, bro. This video was just what I needed!

[@Ltscoobydoo]

Very thorough and informative. Thank you so much for all your videos!!!

[@dustydavis8829]

Really appreciate your time and effort in making these videos! IV been debating whether or not to start doing this myself. Wife and I run a cleaning business in Steamboat Springs Colorado. So detail is the name of my game! IV been wrenching on cars my whole life! Thank you! IV watched dang near all your videos!

[@gocardogo]

FACTS regarding the Charger mirrors!! I did one a week ago and it took so long to get that troubled area you’ve pointed out to stay! Lol Keep up the legendary work bro!!

[@richardp8347]

Great video ,, planning to wrap my Maserati and this totally helps . Subscribed 👍

[@alexisamtosta]

Hi there buddy. I am very sorry I couldn't watch your entire video. Need to wake up in a few hours to go to work but what you are saying is what I was telling my managers today. I am portuguese and living and working in England. I work at a carpet company that I didnt know but has a bad reputation in the UK. I was argueing with them cuz they just want to make profit no matter how even if it means to lie and be disonest. For them profit comes before good or bad reputation. They just told me:" it's business". I said:" A happy customer will return while a unhappy or a lied to customer will not. He will spread the bad word". Again their reply was that its part of the business. They say I cannot be too good to customers cuz if yes, we will be put off work. Massive lol. I love to see your sense of honesty. Well...you are Canadian. All explained. You worry for you companies name and reputation. You love, repect and treat your customers as they deserve. I will not do to a customer what I don't want nobody to do to me. Thats what they dont understand and dont give a dam. An apart... My dream since I was 14 is to live in Canada. Im 37 yo now. I am getting into car detaling and that is how I found you as I follow Larry from AMMO NYC. I saw his R8 wrap. Amazing Take care brother! All the best

[@trmadness]

Always love your videos brother

[@mkm1856]

I'm diggin that new intro animation you've got goin on now....looks super tight

[@slowpokecivic]

great video!!! so much information to utilize. i really hope you do a wrap video cars on these cars.

[@malo0896]

Great video!! Thanks!

[@EyesOfTheInternet]

A lot of good advice here for any business owner.

[@austinray6024]

What is the make of the ir heater in the back by the Concept poster? Also I'm glad someone else agrees with me on replacing parts when accidentally broken, most people I have worked with will just tape it up and move on, skip clips etc. I have a sprinter van in my shop right now for a removal and the previous person who wrapped it pulled the rear plastic fender, well I had to lift these off to get the wrap out and now have 6 or so clips to replace. Being the weekend I can't replace those right now, but I have already messaged the client and told them it would be later into monday for return, due to clips needing to be replaced. People like honesty and knowing that you will tell them, they don't like finding issues after the fact, and then wondering what else could be wrong that they haven't found yet. Good rule of thumb and clients might not like hearing it at first but they like the honesty. Better to admit fault in the beginning than find excuses when they call back. thumbs up! :)

[@rbjoseph25]

You got my brain working. I like it. Thank you sir.

[@gilroosens3838]

tnx a lot for all these advices it will help to evalue how much it will cost and have a better benefices. again tnx for !! the frenchie from belgium !

[@kevinshields9047]

Always AWESOME!!!!!

[@chuckyjoe22]

Your last 2 vids are absolutely phenomenal!! Some super amazing things are headed your way!! Isn't it just crazy how when you put out awesome things into the universe it pays you back 10X!?!?

[@markmillion8243]

Thanks for ALL you videos and information. I believe in aboundance as well. Theres room for every, especially as a means to expand the industry. With that said, do you have an intake questionaire to help with pricing?

[@123militaryman]

I'm from kitchener Ontario, thinking about getting my genesis wrapped soon! Will be hitting you up!

[@Larry_JC]

Great information 😎

[@ricolara6538]

Great vid! How much do you would you charge for chrome deletes and does it vary on the make and model of the car as well?

[@Lucky_Logan]

I would love if I ever had the chance to fly up to wherever you are, and I want to learn from you, I’ve watched so many of your videos over the past couple of days and I’m liking it. It seems like so,etching I would have fun with it. I wanna learn how to wrap and go from there. I really wish I could

[@Forzzaman30]

Hey CK, how much would be charged extra for scratches and rock chips. Also, how would you go about fixing those rock chips before you install the wrap?

[@anthonylam8776]

Beautiful wrap, looks flawless. Btw it’s forged carbon.

[@lesleysediane1174]

thank you bro and i hope one day i will give you a good feedback of my own car wrapped by myself

[@MiguelGutierrez]

Can you do a video montage of how to take off antennas on cars for wrapping? Because headliner has to come off right?

[@flatlandAutoSales]

As someone who is just getting started. I've been quoting people around $2500, they just balk like it's too much. In reality the market is what the market is. You don't get anywhere coming in low, and like you said, if I break something on a car I have to be able to fix it. I broke a hatch panel on my wifes AMG pulling it off, that was $109 mistake. If I was making $50 on the total job I'd lose money fixing. Right now it takes me about 5 days to wrap anything, I'm super picky and meticulous, no one is a harsher critic than myself. I've seen what other places put out for "pro work" and I'll say I'm on par with them, but it takes time and labor to do it right. Thanks for the video

[@sagetajr]

thanks mannn!!

[@makhan200007]

does your price quoting process include any paperwork the customer has to sign once a cost is confirmed and the customer is happy to proceed?

[@DecalGuy77]

Bright colors charge more. Dark colors charge less. Got it!

[@BARTOKBRKtv]

You Are Amazing... Thanks :)

[@codyrichards3465]

Hey Christian I’m about to wrap my 2005 rx8 in gloss blue Chrome finish and with the contour of the front end just would like advice as to where to begin

[@wolfgangkupzik4658]

hello, you make really good prices. then the work is fun too. Here in Germany many Carwrapper work for a tip !!!

[@soundperformancereviews2360]

Have you thought about doing a video to show the effects of not fully wrapping the recessed areas? So you trim the edge of the wing and edge of the bonnet (hood) on a white car so it shows the white in the recess, then the other side of the car, do the whole recess.? Take some shots from close up and from distance.

[@zacharyjones6882]

how long does it usually take to complete a car wrap disassemble ect

[@Nick7053dawg]

Have you ever wrapped a Mitsubishi Lancer? If so do you have a video on wrapping it?

[@dannewton5363]

I’d love to see the cars when they’re done👍

[@felixlugo9109]

I would like to see videos on those two cars when you wrap them.

[@Spartan117FS]

What is the brand and color on that green lambo? Many thanks!

[@austinray6024]

also, huracan i believe is similar to bentley style mirrors, in construction sense, the door card and all glass has to be removed from the door before the screws are accessible

[@CKWraps]

Yes you're right, it was a lot of fun removing the windows to access the screws for the mirrors

[@MiguelGutierrez]

Can you do a video on how to price commercial wraps and the best custom printer or vinyl plotter?

[@phxl]

I love my HP latex. With solvent printers you have to allow time for everything to gas out before you laminate. The latex can go straight off the printer and through the laminator. Maintenance is a breeze as well.

[@user-ez1zs6nw5c]

I like the yellow wrap on the car. It looks amazing! What is the name of the color?

[@harley09ski]

Any recommendations on seam tape or sealant?

[@joeyx8278]

How much would a head light and tail light tint cost?

[@n-designreclame38]

hello, the color of the lambo is that 3m of avery i want my vw caddy do with that.

[@Psychotoys]

How do I get a quote? How does your shop stop the color from fading overtime?

[@icesecurity]

Chris , nice new intro for your channel with the green is much nicer than the red , the black Dodge wrap will make it look more worthy in price value for sure , the broken carbon fiber is hot , when did that come out Chris ? Thanks John from Harwinton CT USA 🇺🇸 rt8

[@CKWraps]

Someone corrected me on the carbon fiber, it's actually called forged carbon fiber. I believe it's an option for 2018+ Lamborghini models

[@arshaadcreighton5134]

Ck can you make a video on how to wrap that huracan door. That mirror is basically on the door panel making it harder to wrap.

[@CKWraps]

I removed the mirror, which means removing the window

[@joendrisochoa9578]

the best

[@axelst.776]

Can you make a video on how to price trucks? Would be interesting to see how to price full size pickups, duallies and large SUVs.

[@CKWraps]

Similar to the BMW X6M

[@borceapostolovski372]

How long you needed to wrap the green one?

[@diegosauda9596]

hey CK beside word of outh,how will you go about pubblicity and why,please your opinion is important to me

[@rocket62886]

Christian just want to say awesome videos that you make. So I want to give it a shot at wrapping my car. What is a reasonable size of roll to buy because I dont want to start wrapping it, and not have enough to finish it

[@CKWraps]

When starting out I recommend 5x75 feet or a 25 yard roll for any mid size vehicle

[@rocket62886]

@@CKWraps how would you price rims

[@sagetajr]

how much capital do i need to start?

[@saed2472]

How much ca you make a month wrapping cars by yourself? Is it worth the time and cost of education you're going to put in? I'm seriously thinking of doing car wraps on the side and I'm looking for a mentor

[@linglingpho]

Heat gun touches the tail lights or head light and it adds up

[@adryromerogongora62]

Hi CK i'm from México 🇲🇽 and i' m NEW in this The thing that fails me are the cuts how can I do so I dont ruin the pie e when I cut The original color shows UP and my work is ruin just for that cut Can you help me Maybe doing a video showing how to cut

[@adryromerogongora62]

I've learn too much with your videos Dont stop please

[@elstoggy]

Is the genesis nice to drive? I’ve fancied one for a while but you can’t really get them in the UK.

[@CKWraps]

The one I have is pretty good for the price. Comes with 348hp, rwd, LSD, brembo brakes, 19" wheels, full leather interior, navi, sunroof, parking sensors and reverse camera

[@CKWraps]

Straight from the factory like that

[@icesecurity]

Chris , is that new type of forged carbon fiber available in wrap , thanks , John from Harwinton CT USA

[@CKWraps]

I don't think it is John

[@icesecurity]

CK Wraps , that’s what I figured , probably will at some point , very hot to have it in a wrap , thanks , John

[@saywhat9158]

Don't you also make a price consideration for the wrap that is chosen since it is harder and slower to lay certain styles and brands vs others?

[@CKWraps]

Yes I mentioned the wrap in the beginning of the video. Depends on what you use. I generalized it to around $700 for basic film

[@alecmorrone2493]

Anyone who has tried to , or have wrapped a vehicle before understand what you are saying for pricing teirs.. cars arent cheap to fix and especially higher end if something does go wrong. I appreciate the honesty! I had a rude awakening wrapping a white vehicle to your premium blood Burgundy, a job that would have looked perfect on a black vehicle looked like very low quality.. i do not wrap for money yet I am just practicing but it was a rude awakening seeing how the pre-color of a car can affect the outcome / and time drastically.. I believe its referred to as forged carbon but you’ve proabably known that since this was posted

[@Aleem151]

sir is there any job vacancy in your shop

[@superta06]

What color/brand is the yellow Lamborghini?

[@---DW---]

I already asked him that, its actually factory paint.

[@bbx2915]

Forged carbon fiber

[@CKWraps]

That's it! Thanks

[@windowtinttony91]

💯

[@WillMotivation]

When you joining the lambo family bro? Don’t forget I want to roll with you when you get it!

[@CKWraps]

Oh we're gonna roll. You're the first Lambo I'm rolling with. Gonna have to drop some extra $$ on getting it in a satin chrome like yours. Can't be driving next to you without a wrap

[@CKWraps]

But man I'm still hoping for 2019. If things go as planned with business then it'll be for sure

[@WillMotivation]

CK Wraps want to reward my car? Satin white pearl?

[@ATVguy56]

@@CKWraps I'm so happy you can afford to buy a Lambo. It's well deserved!

[@CKWraps]

@@WillMotivation did you mean reward or rewrap? Lol. Let me know man. You have my number

[@jcrodm1104]

❤

[@mondogomez5]

What an inlay?

[@butteredbiskit3497]

you guys that wrap panels are lucky that there isn't a defined labor rate like service shops. I assure you it's coming and then you'd have to adhere to a manual. all it would take is Chilton's to hire Christian to wrap new cars coming out and the shoot from the hip pricing will be over with.

[@nofabe]

I don't think that'll ever be a thing - different quality has different prices, someone who puts more effort in and works precise should obviously get paid better, otherwise if everyone were paid the same everyone would just go to those with better work... And then they'd have to hire a lot of people to help with the higher demand - if you just priced yourself higher less people would come to you, only those who are willing to pay more money for better work

[@rstezza]

How do you know how much material you need? How do you measure for one?

[@CKWraps]

That video is coming up

[@rstezza]

CK Wraps cool

[@austinray6024]

Composite carbon :)

[@867u812]

Forged carbon fibre is the name you were looking for

[@GoldenSim27]

damn looking at prices, no wonder we don't see much wrapped cars around

[@JayGee6996]

How can you charge more to cover a car in vinyl than a bodyshop would charge to respray the car in paint?

[@CKWraps]

I can paint your car for $500 if you want. That's less than what the actual vinyl costs to wrap a car. But good body shops (professionals) will charge $10,000+ for a good paint job

[@JayGee6996]

@@CKWraps I'll get back to you on that one

[@attwarren]

A quality body shop is going to charge twice what it costs to do these wraps. Ive worked in both a lower end and higher end shop and even in the lower end you are looking at 600 minimum per panel. That's not even top quality paint either, you want high end clear and thorough disassembly them go ahead and double that. Craftsmanship is expensive.

[@phxl]

I wouldn't put my car anywhere near a body shop that charges less for a respray than a wrap.

[@czkustomzllc2137]

Definitely doesn’t cost more than a paint job. A descent one that is

[@Aleem151]

i am also a pro wrapper

[@hellodoggy6154]

32:18 Very much for you

[@maxmasify]

Hey you should make a video on what supplies a newbie would need to get into wrapping. First, some cheaper vinyl just to get hands on experience? What brand? It'll be great if you could make a video exclusively for beginners. Say if you just get a lower end sedan like a toyota or honda and start from the very beginning. Which panels to take off, tips tricks and all that good stuff. I'm looking forward to start wrapping and keep learning from you. Thanks

[@maxmasify]

Another question. Do you or your workers usually take off the parts whether it's a higher end vehicle or not, or do you guys usually bring someone or have someone who only dismantles the parts?

[@CKWraps]

Normally I remove the parts myself. On the odd occasion when I'm pressed for time I'll have someone come in and do it. I also have a video on the tools I use to wrap

[@lsdre8409]

Forged carbon fiber, beautiful material.

[@mixalis6168]

Why would there be a difference between a Hyundai v BMW ? Im a panel beater and see no difference ??

[@CKWraps]

My Hyundai brand new is around $40,000 and comes apart very easily. I can have the entire vehicle dismantled in 1 hour by myself. The BMW run $65,000 or so, the vehicle is premium compared to Hyundai. Parts cost more, you need special tools in order to take some things off and it takes longer to dismantle.

[@TheSolder777]

how much does it usually cost to pay someone to take the car apart?

[@nathandevries8297]

thesoldier can be upwards on 500-1000 to remove door handles. I have heard of some Supercars getting their warranty voided if anything isn’t removed by a authorised tech at like the dealership. Someone told me 1500$ to remove handles on a mclaren or something crazy like that.

[@CKWraps]

We usually pay around $200-300 for bumpers, mirrors and handles together

[@dariusstack]

@ck wraps ? Can this type of job be stressful at times

[@CKWraps]

Yes it can be very stressful. Sometimes I have to ask myself why did I start doing this lol. Then I remind myself that it's because I love the challenge and seeing the end result.

[@stephaniemusic5085]

Hot pink Maserati….. ❤️

[@aaronkl1]

Hi, any update about cheetahwrap?

[@CKWraps]

Yes it's here, just need time to demo it

[@aaronkl1]

CK Wraps Cool! Wondering if it's good like vvivid/kpmf.

[@ignazgumpanferdl5339]

I understand the most of that what you are saying but i wish your videos where with german undertitles. Sorry for my bad english😅 greetings from austria (not australia) 🦘 😂

[@CKWraps]

My father is Austrian maybe he can help

[@WideAwakeHuman]

I literally can't watch your videos because you never stop swaying back and forth.... just STOOOOOOOOPPPPPP!!!!!!!!! hahaha

[@yungsteazy]

blakjak220gmail you a bitch

[@yungsteazy]

Jkjk

[@djardy07]

Cars that cost more cost more to fix. My ISF parts are about 35 percent more than I would have paid in my rsx type s

[@paulbramford]

sometimes people won't pay what the jobs worth. business are a little different, sometimes you can only charge what the market will pay! job pride and satisfaction + $$$ = a great day. hi from australia www.totaldisplay.com.au keep them coming! 👍 👍 👍

[@---DW---]

You never charge what the market will pay. Your work dictates the cost, not the market. Quality costs, some people just dont realise that.

[@trcythmpsn]

You give an honest quote to someone then they say they found the vinyl on ali express for 140.00 for the whole roll and their boy will wrap it for 200.00 at his dads house. 😂 That's one reason I got out of color changes. I love commerical wraps. Bring me your shit box ford e250 van and be amazed when you pick it up.

[@joebutta7539]

Tracy Thompson this vid can be applied to commercial too, I'm sure you don't charge the same for a Sprinter, Ecoline, boxtruck etc. (Each vehicle (type) is different) I hope you don't.

[@Daniel-tk7rd]

Im sure prices have changed with inflation and all but he was talking Canadian dollars right?

[@vicortiz5105]

You pay for what you get simple as that go cheap pay more later a lot more

[@Brimannn1]

Forged carbon!

[@SpencyP92]

In summary, you’re taking on more liability with cost

[@ay1313ay]

Don't use cheap things, I have tested this...