A simple wrap might be OK for a weekend racer or quick project-car paint cover-up, but you’ll want to spend the time or money to have a more complete job if you plan to keep the car or display ...

The best days to wrap your car is when the temperature is between 60℉ to 80℉. You want the plastic to be the same temperature as your work area ( via TKO Graphix ). Collect the tools you need.

On occasion, red or dark green pops up to enlivening effect, but for the most part our colour choices are stagnating. Grey paint covers 37 per cent of all cars sold in Ireland.

Later in the process, when such bulk would compromise things like aerodynamics and cooling, manufacturers switch to full-vehicle vinyl wraps in eye-dazzling patterns.