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August 19, 2018
Vehicle Wrapping Tools
A complete range of tools accessories for vehicle wrapping.
Easy Wipe Lint Free Wipes
Easy Wipe Lint Free Wipes
High quality polyester cellulose wipes designed to provide the best solution for printer maintenance and all types of surface preparation. Pack of 150 wipes.

3M Blue Squeegee
3M Blue Squeegee
Softer than the 3M Gold squeegee. Specifically designed for vehicle wrapping. Size: 100mm x 70mm.

Felt Squeegee
Felt Squeegee
Compressed Felt Squeegee for scratch free application. Size: 100mm x 70mm x 13mm

Lint Free Cloths
Lint Free Cloths
A microfibre cleaning cloth specifically designed to pick up and hold dirt and have high absorption qualities. These cloths have a soft smooth feel and unlike cotton they are lint free making them ideal for surface preparation prior to graphic application. Also recommended as a wipe to remove memoboard markings. Pack of 100 cloths.
Magnetic Squeegee
Magnetic Squeegee
A Squeegee and a Magnet in one! Holds your graphics in place and keeps your knife handy too.

Self-adhesive Alcantara
Self-adhesive Alcantara
Pre-cut wing shaped, self-adhesive squeegee wrap to reduce friction on vehicle wrap application.

Trigger Sprayer
Trigger Sprayer
A 1/2 litre trigger sprayer specially designed for with a double action therefore delivering twice the output and in a constant flow.

Bubble Pen
Bubble Pen
Bubble Pen with a retractable fine point for removing air bubbles trapped underneath vinyl film.

Contour Squeegee
Contour Squeegee
Excellent for applying film to inaccessible areas such as under rubber sealing strips.

Softline Turbo Squeegee
Softline Turbo Squeegee
A soft, shaped squeegee with an easy to grip holder and a PU edge. It is firm yet flexible making it excellent for the first squeegee when positioning window films. Wedge shape is ideal for use around window frames.

Easy Cutter
Easy Cutter
Ideal for cutting away excess film close to the body of the vehicle.

Push Stick
Push Stick
The applicators mate: this useful tool will help to lift vinyl off a substrate when things go a bit pete tong and it is also ideal for removing car badges and trims prior to applying vinyl wraps.

Mounting Magnet
Mounting Magnet
Mounting magnet

Application Gloves
Application Gloves
Seamless white elasticated dust free gloves for applying graphics to contoured vehicle surfaces.

Wrap Finger
Wrap Finger
Not a fingerless glove; more a gloveless finger!! The Wrap Finger gives so much more flexibility to your hand work.

Wrap Cut
Wrap Cut
WrapCut vehicle wrap trimming tape is a 3mm flexible adhesive tape with an exceptionally strong fine filament attached to the adhesive side in close proximity to the tape edge.
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Wrap Stool
Wrap Stool
Sturdy stool with cushioned seat & tool tray below. The caster wheels allow for smooth movement during the application process.

Heat Gun
Heat Gun
Black and decker. 2000w with variable heat settings. Temp range: 50-600ºC; Air Flow: <650I/min.

Note: if you are starting this business as an individual,  you may need some of this tools e.g squeege,   bubble pen,  heat gun etc. But if you are starting this career as an organization,  you must have atleast 70% of these tools. 
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August 19, 2018 1


Vehicle wraps are a very popular design product for small businesses. The side of their vehicles is a great advertising space that will be seen by many people. It’s basically a mobile billboard with ad space that a business owner only has to pay for once.
Many vehicle wraps are made of large, printed vinyl stickers that are applied to the surface of the vehicle. However, designing these effective ads can be a little complex. Any designer who decides to undertake a vehicle wrap project should at least be at an intermediate skill level with standard graphic design programs and do their research before they jump into it.
Below, we’ll discuss the basic process for designing print-ready vehicle wrap files and how to deliver them to your client. Let’s get started.

1. Gather information
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Before you even start designing anything, you need to obtain an accurate template. It’s crucial to create the designs on an accurate template file of your client’s vehicle in order to be able to create a design that is to scale and as print-ready as possible. Vehicle wrap files can be large and complex and some vehicle wrap printers will charge your client up to N20,000 total for any fixes.
Ideally, your client will provide you with template files of the the car’s blueprint up front. If not, they can purchase them for you at car blueprint templates websites like this one or ask their vehicle wrap printer to provide them with one. Please note that templates files purchased online will not always be 100% accurate, since each vehicle may have slight irregularities on the surface.
Next, find out which vehicle printing company the client is using and what their specifications are. Each vehicle wrap printing company may have different file requirements or printing processes, so it’s important to gather as much information as possible before you even start designing.
Lastly, ask your client to provide you with high quality photos of their vehicle and to let you know which car model it is. Ask if there any irregularities on the cars surface that may be different than existing templates.

2. Gather inspiration
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Inspiration

Now that you have all the technical information ready to go, it’s time to start thinking about how to turn your client’s vehicle wrap dream into a reality! Let’s assume that they already have a logo and advertising copy ready to go. You should be asking them about what type of vehicle wrap designs they like.
While it’s not recommended, many clients love photos in the vehicle wrap design. If that’s what they want, very high resolution images need to be obtained and purchased. You’ll need to agree on a budget for stock photos.
It’s always a good idea to keep a vehicle wrap design simple, especially if it’s an ad for your client’s business. Your client’s vehicle may be going 65mph on the freeway, so you’ll need to make sure that the brand’s message can be read in seconds.
Here’s a cool vehicle wrap Pinterest board and design gallery to get you started.

3. Create the design
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Mock-up

Now that you’ve obtained photos of your client’s vehicle, you can use them to quickly sketch out your design. You can also create the design in the template files, but many designers find it easier to Photoshop the design on a photo of the vehicle first.

It won’t be a 100% match for how it will look on the real car, but it will make it easier to visualize how graphics look when they meet at corners and rounded surfaces of the car. Follow this great tutorial on how to do it (this tutorial is great too).
Make sure that any mockup you create can be easily recreated or applied to the template files before you show it to your client. Mockups are great for showing your client how the design could look in real life and for getting their approval for the final design. However, it’s important to manage their expectations appropriately by showing them designs that can be implemented in real life, not ones that just look good in Photoshop.

4. Apply the design to the template
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Apply

Vehicle wrap print files can be created in either Adobe Illustrator or Adobe Photoshop. At 99designs, we prefer that our designers deliver Adobe Illustrator files in vehicle wrap handovers, since some vehicle wrap printers only accept vector files for printing.
Many vehicle printers accept both PSD and AI files, though. Click here to view some short tutorials on how to apply a vehicle wrap design to a template file using either vector or raster programs.
Basic things to consider:
  • Set your document color mode to CMYK
  • One way to create the design to scale is to use 1:10 ratio
  • Set the document ppi to 720
  • Use high resolution photos/raster images if they’re part of the design
  • Convert all fonts to outlines
  • Label and organize each part into separate layers and make sure that each graphic has it’s own sublayer.
  • Add 5-10 in bleeds to each piece of the template. The design will have to wrap around objects like the edges of doors, and adding extra bleed will help the design grip to the car.

5. Deliver the files
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Provide your client with either .ai or .psd files, in addition to an uncompressed .tiff file of the vehicle wrap. Makes sure that they know the name or own a license to all fonts used in your design.
If any photos or other raster images were used in the design, include the raw photo file as well so that the vehicle wrap people can use it if they need to adjust your files. For a more detailed example of file specifications, check this vehicle wrap printer’s file specifications.
Vehicle wrap projects can be a challenge, but it can be one of the most rewarding examples of watching your designs come to life on a big, fast-moving object.
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July 17, 2018

If you’re looking for a cost-effective marketing tool that gets your business noticed, it might be time to consider branded vehicles to give you an instant marketing campaign on wheels. Whether you have one vehicle or a whole fleet, branding them with decals helps you leverage an asset that is already in use for marketing purposes so that you stand out from the competition and reach your target market.
Vehicle branding is a valuable marketing tool for B2C businesses. It can help build a following amongst local consumers who become familiar with your brand by seeing your company vehicle driving through their local suburb. Meanwhile, B2B businesses can also use vehicle branding successfully to reinforce brand awareness and values locally.
Whatever business you’re in, vehicle decals in the form of stickers or magnets can be used as a mobile advertisement to effectively promote your local business or latest promotional campaign. Let’s look at why having branded signage that is constantly on the move can work for your business.

3 Reasons Branded Vehicles Are An Effective Marketing Tool For Small Business

  1. Branded Vehicles Create Familiarity

It’s a well-known fact that customers and prospects prefer to do business with companies they are familiar with. So whether you drive around in a company car, motorbike, van or truck – you can be sure that branding your vehicle with the right signage can help connect you to your target market. Seeing your vehicle in the local neighbourhood helps people become familiar with your business name and branding. And if people have heard of (or seen) your brand then chances are they will be more likely to buy from you.

  1. Branded Vehicles Capture Attention

A branded company vehicle is a great way to gain recognition and to instantly grab attention in your local area.  You see every day you drive past people who have the potential to be great customers, but if your company vehicle has no branding then chances are you are missing out an important opportunity to reach your audience. Branding your company car, motorbike, van or other vehicle can also help generate direct sales. It’s not unusual for people to be sitting beside you at traffic notes taking note of your business.

  1. Branded Vehicles Help Build Trust

Studies have shown that businesses targeting their local market perform better when their branding is visible in their local area. A branded vehicle also helps create a professional image for your business and build trust with your target audience. Trust plays an important role in any consumer’s buying decision. Branding your vehicle helps establish your business and brand in their eyes. A branded vehicle serves as proof that you are professional and a real business not to mention the fact that parking in your suburb helps show off your company to the local neighbourhood.

Tips For Getting Your Vehicle Branding Just Right

  1. Use on Vehicles in Good Shape

Decals are difficult to place on any vehicle that is damaged or rusty, so make sure it’s in good shape. Not to mention the fact that a damaged vehicle will not look good for your brand image.

  1. Be a Brand Ambassador

You or anyone driving your branded company vehicles must be an ambassador for your brand at all times to promote a professional company image. This means no speeding, running of red lights, beeping horn or cutting people off. It’s important to follow the rules of the road at all times!

  1. Work with a Professional Designer

Working with a graphics team like your local Print101naija Centre will ensure that you develop the right vehicle branding for your business. A professional graphic designer can help you create a dynamic end-result that turns heads in order to raise brand awareness and get your message across quickly and clearly.

  1. A Professional Finish

We can also advise you on the most cost-effective branding for your vehicles, including right design, ink, stock and finish.  Whether you choose a vehicle decal or car magnet you will get an end-result that is waterproof, UV resistant and durable in all weather. You need your branded vehicle to look great all year round!
  • VEHICLE DECALS: (also known as car or vehicle stickers) are suitable for all types of cars, motorbikes, trucks and boats.
  • CAR MAGNETS: useful for companies that want to be able to take signage on and off as required.
We understand the importance of ensuring that every aspect of your vehicle branding is perfectly aligned and well fixed. From your logo and lettering through to design and illustrations. After all people only judge the final product, so we ensure everything looks professional and creates the right brand image.
For a branded vehicle that creates the best possible impression for your business, speak to the team at your local Print101naija today.
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