Specs
Vehicle Wrap specs
Setup notes and briefing numbers for Vehicle Wrap.
Vehicle measurements before artwork
Vehicle Wrap specs set out panel measurements, material selection, print requirements, and fit considerations for branded vehicles. Use these details to prepare artwork that works across doors, bonnets, tailgates, and side panels.
Measure each vehicle by panel, not by overall body length. Door gaps, fuel flaps, handles, mouldings, and wheel arches all interrupt artwork and must be marked before print setup. In Gauteng sun and coastal humidity, the selected film and laminate need to suit daily road use rather than static display.
Photographs must include front, rear, both sides, and close views of damaged paint or previous graphics. Note whether branding wraps only the doors or continues over bonnet, canopy, tailgate, and bumper sections. That record helps position logos away from recesses, rivets, and trim where lifting often starts.
Artwork settings for wrap print
Supply artwork at scale with panel widths, bleed, and overlap clearly shown on the file. Text and key marks should stay clear of handles, seams, sensors, number plates, and rubber edges. A wrap that reads well in traffic usually needs stronger spacing than a design built for a flat board.
List the vehicle make, model, wheelbase, and registration area in the brief before sending files through the contact form. If one fleet includes mixed bodies, note each variant separately instead of assuming one template fits all. Add photos of both sides so mirrored artwork does not place copy over filler caps or sliding-door tracks.
- Door gaps marked on layout
- Bonnet, roof, and tailgate noted
- Vehicle make and model listed
Road use and climate checks
Pretoria and Johannesburg fleets pick up stone chips, fuel spills, and frequent washing, so the spec must note high-wear zones. Coastal vehicles around Durban and Cape Town need extra attention on edge sealing because salt air and moisture work at exposed corners. Older resprayed panels should be identified early because weak paint can fail before the vinyl does.
Installation planning changes when vehicles cannot stand indoors for long periods. Dust from yards and depots affects final wipe-down and can show under film on dark colours. Power cuts also matter where print, lamination, or fitting has to be staged around backup supply at the workshop.
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Information needed with the brief
Send intended coverage, branding areas, and any non-wrap sections that must stay visible. Mention existing decals, accident repairs, body filler, and whether old adhesive still sits on the paint.
Keep the spec sheet with the job card, scaled visuals, and print file names for each vehicle. When a fleet has multiple units, number every panel set so bonnet, left side, right side, and rear pieces are packed and fitted in the correct sequence.
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