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A growing library of wrap industry articles, resources, and expert insights.


Dee Fink: Built for Bold Wraps
From marker sketches of dream cars to high-profile installs at MetroWrapz, Dee Fink’s path into the wrap world is anything but ordinary. Fueled by childhood fascination and sharpened by real-world hustle, she’s carved out a space in one of the industry’s most elite teams. This month’s Women of Wraps feature dives into Dee’s evolution, from one-woman shop days with a janky plotter to wrapping Rolls-Royces for music videos, and the passion, grit, and generosity she brings to th
Aug 26, 20251 min read


Ombra Spezzata: Breaking the Mold
When a client rolls in with a Lamborghini Huracán, expectations are high. So when a friend of mine asked for a traditional grayscale camo wrap, I had to pause. Not because we couldn’t do it, of course we can (says the guy who preaches that he only does commercial, lol). This is a Huracán I have driven and enjoyed several times personally, and I knew I wasn’t going to just throw another cookie-cutter camo pattern on it. Not for this machine. Not for this moment…
Aug 23, 20251 min read


Architectural Films: Are You Missing Out?
In the world of vinyl installation, there’s an understanding: Curvy is sexy. Flat is fast and profitable. It’s that simple. Most shops’ bread and butter is commercial wraps... But what about adding in architectural work?…
Aug 21, 20251 min read


The Wrap Biz Waste: The Killer of Profitability
…While we are all aware that vehicle wrapping is a custom business, it also comes with mistakes, waste, and time that can kill your profits, momentum, and, most importantly, the culture of your company…
Aug 19, 20251 min read


HEXIS Contest Announced - Trip to SEMA 2025 Experience
Get ready for the ride of a lifetime! HEXIS is giving one lucky vinyl wrap, paint protection film, window tint, or print/sign...
Aug 13, 20252 min read


Pro Tip: Mind the Curve
AI can save time, but it can’t install wraps. Grant Dorsey breaks down where tech helps—and where your hands still matter most.
Aug 12, 20251 min read


Top 25 Must-Have Tools of 2025
Not every wrapper starts at the same level, but the right tools can make all the difference. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just getting started, having the best gear matters. That’s why we teamed up with the crew at Masters of Branding (M.o.B.) to find out which tools they rely on every day…
Aug 8, 20251 min read


The Modera Makeover
When I first scoped this project back in 2019, I had no idea it would take four years to finish. Between material delays, a full pandemic shutdown, and a constantly shifting start date, this job tested every bit of patience and persistence I had. But when the call finally came to gear up, I was ready…
Aug 2, 20251 min read


Sweden's ROLLSROLLER is Quietly Reshaping Vinyl Application
That was 1988. Göran’s path wasn’t planned, but his knack for invention and eye for improvement shaped what would become a global brand. ROLLSROLLER now exports over 98% of its machines, but its first model was built just for in-house use.
Jul 1, 20251 min read


How DIMENSE Technology is Redefining Custom Interiors
Digital printing offers fast production times, outstanding realism, and flexibility for custom logos or unique patterns—even on small projects. But durability depends on the protective layers: “For high-traffic areas, a strong wear layer or sealant is key,”
Jul 1, 20251 min read


High Tack, Low Drama
Whether you’re wrapping a snowmobile for the next race, branding a golf cart for a local resort, or refreshing the graphics on a side-by-side before selling it, one thing is clear: you need the graphics to stick and stay stuck, without drama.
Jul 1, 20251 min read


Leading Beyond the Wrap
Krystal Miszewski, founder of Candy Wraps, a woman who has made that bold leap. She understands firsthand what it means to balance the grit of installation with the strategy of entrepreneurship.
Jul 1, 20251 min read


The Unsung Heroes of the Wrap Shop
What I quickly realized is that production is the kitchen of this operation. Our installers and designers might be the chefs and the servers, but if your production place is out of order, if tools aren’t labeled, if prints aren’t cut straight, if the rolls aren’t organized, you’re sending chaos to the front line.
Jul 1, 20251 min read


Two Brothers, One Standard
"We’ve had people come and go," Barrett reflects. “But at the end of the day, no one hits the standard we do. So it’s usually just back to me and my brother.”
Jul 1, 20251 min read


Rolling Out Early Detection
The company is sponsoring The Skin Cancer Foundation’s mobile education and screening program, Destination Healthy Skin, providing all the printed graphics and window film for the RV that will bring free skin cancer screenings to communities across the country.
Jul 1, 20251 min read


Kathy Alexander - Prints, PPF & Purpose
I would watch them work for hours and learned a lot, but never thought to myself, "I want to do that."
Jul 1, 20251 min read


What Can PPF Do for Your Business
What other applications can we use paint protection film on and what other markets can we delve into without offering a completely different product? The answer might surprise you.
Jul 1, 20251 min read


The Power of Listening in Leadership
When I began my leadership education journey, the first step that opened my eyes was “Am I truly listening?”.
Jul 1, 20251 min read


A Kustom Kulture Revival
This beast isn’t just a truck—it’s a statement. A blend of vintage steel and custom artistry, wrapped in one-of-a-kind graphics that pay homage to hot rod kulture, graffiti grit, and lowbrow legacy.
Jul 1, 20251 min read


Take Flight with the F-16 Warbird
Giving a retired F-16A Fighting Falcon, now proudly sporting the call sign “Warbird,” a makeover so fierce it leaves scorch marks on the memory and still makes grown airmen pause.
Jul 1, 20251 min read
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