Iconography Studios is thrilled to have designed, produced and installed this full vehicle wrap for our friends and neighbors at Coastline Web Design located in Los Alamitos, CA. Even a web design firm understands the power of outdoor advertising to promote brand awareness.
Coastline Web Design creates unique, high quality and effective websites. Their work is amazing and they needed a wrap that matched their quality and effectiveness. We started with their existing logo and branding and extended that into an eye-catching vehicle wrap design for the sporty Fiat 500.
Why Wrap a Fiat 500?
A Fiat 500 is a great car to wrap because its small size means less material and lower cost, its iconic shape acts as a perfect canvas for unique designs like racing stripes or artistic murals, and wraps protect the original paint, offer endless customization with various finishes (matte, gloss, holographic), and can even boost resale value, making it a stylish and practical way to personalize this fashionable city car
A full vehicle wrap is an excellent way to get your message out. Did you know that vehicle wrapping is the most cost-effective form of outdoor advertising? At an average cost of less than $2 per day over the life of the vehicle wrap, there really is no better way to promote your project, product, or business.Is it cheaper to paint or wrap a car?
Is It Cheaper to Wrap or Paint a Car?
Generally, a car wrap is cheaper for the initial cost than a high-quality, custom paint job, offering a budget-friendly way to change color or add designs, while paint offers a more permanent, longer-lasting finish but at a higher price, especially for complex finishes. Wraps are great for temporary looks or basic color changes, costing roughly $2,000-$5,000, whereas good paint can start higher and reach over $10,000-$20,000 for premium work, making wraps more cost-effective upfront, but paint can be cheaper long-term if you keep the car for many years.
Car Wrap
Pros: Lower initial cost, great for customization/graphics, protects original paint, reversible, easier to repair small damage.
Cons: Less durable than paint (lasts 3-7 years), susceptible to environmental damage (sun, heat), doesn’t hide deep imperfections.
Typical Cost: $1,000 – $5,000+.
Car Paint
Pros: Permanent, superior gloss/depth, lasts longer (10+ years with care), better for covering major damage/rust, enhances resale value.
Cons: Higher upfront cost, permanent (difficult/costly to change again), complex jobs are very expensive.
Typical Cost: $1,000 (basic) – $10,000+ (custom/high-end).
Which is Cheaper?
- For a quick, budget-friendly, customizable color change: Wrapping is usually cheaper initially.
- For a long-term, permanent finish on a well-maintained car: A high-quality paint job might offer better long-term value if you plan to keep the car for many years, despite the higher initial investment.
At Iconography Studios, we are experts in the design, production and installation of your vehicle wrap. We operate on a nationwide basis, delivering our top-notch service to our clients regardless of their location.
The process is very simple. We begin with a design consult, then a proofing phase followed by production of your vehicle wrap material and then the installation, with all aspects from start to finish managed in-house to ensure quality. Seeing the process unfold each and every time still amazes us. From the initial phone call where you can imagine what the customer wants, to seeing the finished product is quite an experience. Every wrap is unique and tells a different story, which keeps us on our toes.
Interested in a vehicle wrap by the experts at Iconography Studios? Give us a call today at 562-424-4353 to learn more!
