Detailing and long term care for vinyl wrapped cars?

[nakranij]

I am toying with the idea of vinyl wrapping my car. Not for advertising, but for changing the look of the car. Specifically I am looking at a black chrome wrap. The wrap will cost $2500 - $3000 for my car. I keep hearing that vinyl only lasts like 5 years. Is that true, are there specific care instructions for maintaining and detailing a chrome or black chrome vinyl?

Is it just better to have the car sand blasted and re-painted in black chrome? Again, just an idea, but it am looking for the longest lasting, easiest to maintain option.

[Bobby B.]

Dr. Beasley's offers a great coating kit for vinyl wraps. The Wolfgang Uber Rinselless Wash would be perfect for cleaning your wrapped vehicle.

Dr. Beasley's Film Coating Kit

Wolfgang Uber Rinseless Wash, no rinse car wash