One of the most common questions we get from business owners and individuals is “which is best: painted graphics or vehicle graphics?” This is a smart inquiry, and it is important to know what you are getting into before you pursue either option since there are plenty of misunderstandings and misinformation out there. Today, All Star Signs is going to set the record straight and help you decide which is best for your enterprise.
Which Costs More?
Paint jobs have a broad range of prices. You may see advertisements for cheap $500 paint jobs, but you get what you pay for. These paint jobs typically look horrible, are not guaranteed, and do not last long. For a quality paint job, you can expect to pay between $3,000 and $10,000. On the other hand, full vehicle wraps, the most expensive type of vehicle graphic, are usually in the $1,500 to $5,000 range depending on the material and project.
However, that is not the only financial consideration. The Southern California sun can be punishing on cars that have been on the roads for a few years. This can cause your vehicle to look aged and hurt its resale value. Yet, car wraps protect the original factory paint job. So, when the day comes to sell your car, we can simply remove your wrap leaving your paint in pristine condition and making it easier to sell. Conversely, a custom paint job will not come off easily and may make it hard for you to attract buyers who may not share your color or design choices.
Which Is More Durable?
When you go with low-cost paint jobs, they begin to fade immediately, and after a couple years, they start to look really bad. When you choose vehicle graphics in Escondido CA, you are getting durable cast vinyl adhesive films with heavy duty inks that are designed to maintain their brilliant, like-new appearance for many years.
Your graphics are also covered with an overlaminate and often times come with a warranty. And, as mentioned above, they protect your factory paint job from chips, abrasions, sun exposure, and other hazards.
Which Is More Customizable?
When purchasing a new car, it is no accident that consumers face such limited color alternatives. Car manufacturers want to minimize costs and maximize sales, so they tend to provide the most generic color palette. But, there is seemingly no limit to the designs and colors you can use for your vehicle graphics. This gives you maximum customizability.
In addition, if you want to paint your vehicle, you can pretty much forget about your car for the next couple weeks. That is how long it takes to get the job done right. However, with a vehicle wrap, which takes the longest of all of the vehicle graphics, we can install your new design in one day.
Now that you have heard both sides of the story, the decision is up to you. If you are interested in vehicle graphics in Escondido CA, please consider contacting the friendly experts at All Star Signs today for a free consultation!
