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Vehicle Wraps are So Simple, It's Scary!

Posted by John Grigoli

Oct 29, 2020 12:15:00 PM

halloween wrapWith today’s modern technology, there are a lot of things that are now so surprisingly easy and fast, it’s frightening. We no longer have to put our bills in envelopes, apply a stamp and put it in the mailbox, and hope it gets to its destination on time before incurring late fees. We can lazily lie on our couch and click a button to change the channel on our TV, turn on our washing machine and start our car… it is kind of scary, yet amazing, how things continue to evolve and change. And wrapping your vehicle is no different. There are a lot of falsehoods out there, but we’re here to set the record straight and show you how truly simple vehicle wraps are.

Vehicle Wraps Really are Simple

Seriously. They’re simple to apply and simple to remove. Once your design is finalized and your car cleaned, it only takes a couple of days to apply a vehicle wrap. As for removal, one of the common misconceptions of vehicle wraps is that they’re difficult to remove. That could not be further from the truth. Vehicle wraps are designed with the purpose of easy application and removal, leaving no residue behind. Just make sure the removal is done by a professional.

ICE wrap

Vehicle Wraps Can Protect the Paint Job

One of the great features of vehicle wraps is that they won’t damage the paint on your car—in fact, a wrap can protect it from the sun and from dirt, rocks and sand damage. The only time it could damage the paint is if the paint is already chipped or damaged beforehand. When it comes time to remove the wrap, it could take up more of the paint around the affected area. So when you bring your vehicle in, before we wrap it, we will conduct a full inspection, noting any damaged areas ahead of time. That way you know the possible outcomes when it comes time to remove the wrap.

Transit Van Wrap

Is Your Vehicle Leased? You Can Still Wrap It!

Between the tax benefits, low payments, and coverage under warranty, many businesses lease the vehicles in their fleet. But that’s no reason not to brand them with a vehicle wrap—if you’ve reviewed your lease agreement carefully. You’ll want to make sure it’s allowed in your agreement—or ask for it upfront. Once you’ve ensured it’s allowed, a vinyl wrap can be applied over the factory paint job without damaging it. Just make sure it’s removed before the warranty is up.

Full wrap

Windows Can be Wrapped—They're See-Through!

During the design phase of creating a vehicle wrap, some business owners are hesitant to include covering windows, concerned about visibility and safety. When it comes to the front of the vehicle, we absolutely agree: The front windshield and the windows directly to the left and right of the driver should not be covered. But the rear windows and rear windshield can be included in your design. The windows will be designed with premium film—that from the outside will continue your design, but are see-through from the inside. We create this same kind of illusion for business store windows as well!

parafill back

Wraps Won’t Break Your Budget

We get it: Budgets are tight these days. But it’s so important for businesses to continue to market and advertise in order to continue to connect with customers. We would be happy to work with your budget—if you can’t afford a full vehicle wrap, we also make partial wraps, vinyl lettering and custom diecut logos for vehicles. We can help you stay within your budget, and help you get your mobile advertisements on the road right away! It's simple to get started--just reach out to us for a free vehicle wrap consultation!

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Topics: Partial vehicle wraps Cleveland,, Vehicle Vinyl Wraps Cleveland, Vehicle Vinyl Graphics Cleveland, Custom vehicle wraps Cleveland, Vehicle graphics, Vehicle Fleet Wraps

Car Wraps 101: Everything You Need to Know

Posted by John Grigoli

Aug 27, 2020 12:45:00 PM

After a few years, vehicles often need a refresh. Sometimes, a business vehicle needs a fresh look to draw in new business. Other times, the paint on a vehicle has started to chip (caused by things like weather, sand, rocks, moisture, even bird droppings). However, a new paint job is not only expensive, but it could damage the resale value and it takes, on average, a week to complete—sometimes up to three depending on the vehicle size. If you’ve been putting off getting that new paintwork, car wraps are a fast, inexpensive solution! Here are the basics you need to know about wrapping your car.

 

What is Vinyl Wrap?

A vinyl car wrap is a thin, adhesive film that is applied over the paint of your car. But what’s great about this is it’s not just a decal that covers one area—it can literally wrap around your entire vehicle—and it allows you to change the car’s appearance temporarily, keeping the paint underneath protected.

Transit Van Wrap

 

Why Vinyl Vehicle Wraps?

There are many benefits to wrapping your car in vinyl. As stated earlier, it protects the paint underneath. It’s also easily removable, customizable, low cost and quick to apply. Wraps also require little maintenance and are highly durable. And it fits like a glove! When we create the wrap together with you, it is custom made to fit your vehicle, working with the locations of the doors, windows and lights to have maximum impact. 

For business vehicles and fleets, a wrap is a great way to advertise your services 24/7. Think about this:

  • Americans drive an average of 29 miles per day. That's a big window of undistracted opportunity to get in front of potential customers.
  • Individual vehicle advertising generates between 30,000-70,000 daily vehicular impressions.
  • Color improves brand recognition by 80%. A well designed wrap is going to stick in prospects minds. 

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What are the Options with Vinyl Wrap?

But the best part about vinyl car wraps are all the options!

  • Digital Print: Any kind of graphic design can be wrapped around your vehicle with cutting edge digital printing.
  • Matte: Matte is a popular choice, especially in black. Though it is often used for personal vehicles in lieu of a costly paint job, a matte look almost always grabs the attention of onlookers.
  • Color Change: Sometimes we just need a color change. By using a vinyl wrap in a solid, new color, you can the change your car’s color at a fraction of the price of a paint job, plus you can remove the vinyl at any time if you want to change the color back.
  • Carbon Fiber: Ideal for cars in the motor vehicle industry, a textured vinyl wrap can give your vehicle a luxury, high-end feel. It can be applied to the exterior, or just to the gear shift or dashboard on the interior.
  • Fluorescent: Thanks to state-of-the-art design techniques, you can make your ride really stand out, even glow in the dark! It can look great when used for racing (as shown below), for safety purposes or even as just as decal.

Racing car wrap

 

Epic Signs & Graphics will work together with you to ensure you are pleased with the end result. Custom vehicle wraps truly are a great way to market your business and/or give your car the facelift it needs at a fraction of the cost and will last for years. Contact Epic Signs & Graphics today for a free estimate!

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Topics: Partial vehicle wraps Cleveland,, Vehicle Vinyl Lettering Cleveland,, Van Graphics for Contractors Northeast OH, Vehicle Vinyl Wraps Cleveland, Vehicle Vinyl Graphics Cleveland, Custom vehicle wraps Cleveland, Vehicle graphics, Vehicle Fleet Wraps

Four Easy Steps To Get Vehicle Decals And Letters

Posted by John Grigoli

Jun 24, 2020 9:06:14 AM

If vehicle wraps are not in the budget for you, consider vehicle decals and lettering. The often overlooked solution is a very effective way to get your logo noticed traveling around town. Below are 4 easy steps.

Truck Graphics

Contact Epic Signs & Graphics!

An easy way to get fantastic service, a graphic project that will get you noticed, and the best equipment in town is to call us or use the contact link to send us a note if you are on the go and want to talk later. We will reach out to you.

 

Stop by and see us!

Feel free to stop by Monday thru Friday let us take a look at your vehicle. We prefer to see what's involved directly and listen to you about the vision of your business, what you want the world to know about your business and how it should be placed. We will explain the pros and cans of various options. Once we have that information, your logo and desired content, pictures and measurement, we know exactly how to quote your project, including evaluation of your logo file.

Decals and Lettering Graphics

Design Time!

Upon receipt of deposit and acceptance Epic Signs will do the design, we will provide a design on the template and or pictures captured of the vehicle. Usually there are adjustments required and then approval. Once we have that confirmed your project is scheduled for print and installation.

 

Install Day!

Your vehicle will arrive clean....please wash before arriving! The graphics will be ready for installation and once the vehicle is further detail cleaned, the vinyl graphics are applied by a trained team. When complete we give you a call for pick up and your graphics will now be seen by the community!

 

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Topics: Vehicle Vinyl Lettering Cleveland,, Vinyl Truck Lettering for Cleveland Contractors, Car Decals Cleveland, Vehicle graphics

Vehicle Wraps - Partial Wraps to Save on the Budget

Posted by John Grigoli

Feb 16, 2020 9:04:00 PM

Vehicle Graphics Cleveland

Are you looking for a cost-effective marketing method that gets maximum visibility?

If yes, then car wraps are a good choice. However, going for a full car wrap can prove to be pretty expensive. One alternative to full vehicle wraps that are as effective as them but cost-friendly are partial vehicle wraps. You will get great visibility of your marketing campaign while at the same time save money that you would have spent on full vehicle wraps. In short, a partial vehicle wrap is an excellent choice. Both small companies and large corporations use these partial wraps to create a professional marketing look and convey a great marketing message.

Here are some economic benefits of using partial wraps.

1. Less Vinyl

First things first, the biggest financial advantage of partial wraps is the fact that it uses lesser vinyl material. A partial wrap only covers between 25-75% of the painted surface of the vehicle. Using high-performance vinyl for vehicles can be very expensive. Therefore, you will save money if you use less vinyl.

 

2. Shorter Installation Time

Another benefit of using partial wraps is that it takes less time for them to be installed as compared to full wraps. Full vehicle wraps require detailed work. The installers have to work around curves and remove hardware or trim around door handles, headlights, front and rear of the vehicle. This is thorough work and takes a lot of time and effort. The installation time increases for a full vehicle wrap.

Partial wraps, on the other hand,does not require as much detailed work simply because there are less obstacles. Because of this the process is comparatively simpler and less time-taking as compared to full vehicle wraps. Thus, choosing a partial wrap over a full vehicle wrap can be a great decision.

Partial Wrap Parma

3. Saves Money on Fleet Advertising

If you are looking for a smart and cost-effective solution for fleet advertising, then partial wraps are the way to go. You need to approve the design of the wrap and simply get it through to production and installation. All of this can be done by a simplified process which will not only save you time and effort but also money. Therefore, partial wraps are preferred by companies that are looking for smart fleet advertising solutions.

Get Partial Vehicle Wraps from Epic Signs & Graphics

Looking for the best vinyl wraps for vehicles to maximize your marketing and advertising returns? Choose partial vehicle wraps from Epic Signs & Graphics. We offer the best vehicle wraps in town that can help you improve your marketing and advertising returns. You will be able to get your message across to the intended audience in a cost-effective manner.

We have a highly experienced team that can help you design and print your vinyl wraps. Our wraps are long-lasting and highly attractive. We use the best quality materials and high resolution wide format printers which makes your marketing message stand out from the crowd. Get in touch with us to know more.

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Topics: Partial vehicle wraps Cleveland,, Truck Wraps Cleveland, vehicle wrap, Vehicle graphics

Branding Fleet Vehicles

Posted by John Grigoli

Jan 29, 2019 8:15:00 AM

Uniformity is a beautiful thing when it comes to vehicle company fleet graphics, presenting a clean, consistent look. If you only see your fleet simply functioning as utilitarian workhorses, we suggest making them multi-purpose vehicles by branding all of them!

Why brand your fleet?

Vehicle branding is one of the simplest (and oldest - it’s been around since the 1800s) forms of organic marketing, and you’d be remiss to overlook its usefulness.

Cleveland Vehicle Graphics

When you invest in branding your company fleet, you’re using assets that are already at your disposal as marketing tools. You’re essentially creating a mobile marketing campaign that is pretty passive on your end -- it’s a marketing campaign that continues to sell long after the initial investment.

If you’re not already convinced, consider this: a study by the American Trucking Association found that 75 percent of people develop a first impression about a company and its products from truck advertising, and a whopping 91 percent of people report noticing ads mounted to the sides of trucks.

How to brand your fleet

Now that we’ve convinced you to consider your company vehicles as mobile marketing platforms, it’s time to decide how you want to brand your fleet.

 

Sure, you can repaint your vehicles with a consistent color and design, but painting is permanent, time-consuming, and messy. Instead of a full-body paint job, consider wrapping your vehicles or simply adding decals and lettering. Your company will be making an impact when they’re out and about. Consistency is key in branding to make sure that your company name and/ or logo is being ingrained in consumers’ minds.

Vehicle Branding

Advance Door Co. in Cleveland, has added to their fleet over the years, and each time they come to us for vehicle graphics. Advance now has a full fleet of work trucks that go all around the Cleveland area each day with truck decals and lettering providing clearly communicated branding, services, and company contact information. Imagine the marketing done consistently every day with Advance Door Company’s fleet of trucks on job sites, providing estimates, and traveling through Cleveland neighborhoods!

Think about it; if you consistently saw the same tree or landscaping service’s trucks in your neighborhood, who would you call the next time you were in need of those services? Not only do consumers take note when they see trucks with consistent branding, seeing them parked at different homes in their neighborhood implies a trust in that company’s services -- you want to be that company!

 This Way For Help!

Call us today for a free consultation to start marketing your company effortlessly.

 

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Topics: Vehicle graphics

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