wrap your car

Thinking to wrap your car? It’s like a new outfit for your pride and joy, minus the awkward fitting room mirror.

Quality vinyl wraps last about 3–7 years, protect paint reasonably well, and can be peeled off if you get bored with matte battleship grey.

Budget roughly AUD 2,000–6,000 for most sedans/SUVs (fancy colours or chrome can push it to AUD 4,000–8,000), far cheaper than a respray.

Do tell your insurer, and if the colour change is dramatic, many states expect you to update the vehicle’s recorded colour—paperwork, everyone’s favourite hobby.

DIY is possible with heat guns and patience, but pros avoid bubbles, seams, and regrets.

It’s not armour plating; sun, stone chips and bad washes will still have a go—so treat it kindly.