Car Wraps

What Car Wraps does

Car Wraps (operated under carwraps.com) is a Los Angeles-based, privately-held vehicle wrap installation and graphics service founded around 2006 (with conflicting 2011 and 2012 dates in source materials) and headquartered at 5241 Craner Ave in North Hollywood, with a second facility at 5501 W Adams Blvd in Mid City LA opened in 2019. The company applies automotive-grade vinyl films from 3M and Avery Dennison — including paint-safe adhesive, air-release channel, and UV laminate features — to cars, vans, trucks, buses, trailers, motorcycles, RVs, and Tesla vehicles, and has expanded into wall wraps and graphics for indoor commercial environments. Its product portfolio spans full vehicle wraps, partial graphics (25-75% coverage), fleet wraps, and specialty color-change finishes (gloss, satin, matte, carbon fiber, chrome, color-shifting), with 3D design rendering offered as a pre-installation approval step.

The business operates a direct-sales, quote-based model with revenue generated almost entirely from one-time installation fees, supplemented by volume discounts on fleet projects and optional design services. Customers reach the company through phone, website contact forms, or in-person consultations at the two LA locations, and a nationwide installer partner network extends reach beyond Southern California. The customer base spans individual consumers seeking personalization or paint protection, local SMBs using wraps as mobile advertising, and enterprise clients (Disney, ESPN, NFL, NBA, NBC4, Samsung, DHL, Lexus, Volkswagen, Toyota, UCLA, Children's Hospital Los Angeles) whose projects form an extensive public case-study portfolio. There is no evidence of outside investment, no disclosed management team, no patents or regulatory actions, and no AI/ML capability layer; the company's defensibility rests on 15+ years of operating history, certified 3M installer status, a brand portfolio, and local install infrastructure.

Name

Car Wraps

Legal name

Carwraps.com

Website

https://carwraps.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Car Wraps is a Los Angeles-based vehicle wrap installation service that designs and applies 3M and Avery Dennison vinyl graphics to cars, trucks, vans, buses, and specialty vehicles for individual consumers, local businesses, and enterprise fleet clients across Southern California.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vehicle Wrap Services

NAICS

Automotive Body, Paint, Interior, and Glass Repair (81112)

SIC

Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714)

akta.pro primary industry

Aftermarket Exterior Accessories Manufacturing (Body Kits/Grilles/Bumpers/Racks/Tow Hooks) (IMACANAI)

Keywords

• Vehicle wrap installation
• Fleet vehicle graphics
• Custom vinyl wraps
• Commercial vehicle branding
• Automotive vinyl services

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Vehicle Wrapping Services: One-time installation fees for full vehicle wraps, partial wraps, and custom graphics. Services include design, printing, and professional installation. Pricing varies by vehicle size, wrap type, and vinyl material used.
2. Fleet Wrap Services: Discounted pricing for multi-vehicle fleet projects. Volume-based pricing tiers with fleet discounts relative to number of vehicles wrapped.
3. Design Services: Custom design services for wrap graphics, logos, and branding elements included in wrap packages or offered separately.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Car Wraps is a Los Angeles-based vehicle wrap installation service that designs, prints, and professionally applies vinyl vehicle graphics using premium 3M and Avery Dennison materials. The company offers full and partial wraps for cars, vans, buses, trucks, trailers, motorcycles, RVs, and multi-vehicle fleet programs, along with specialty color change services and wall wraps. Services include custom design, 3D renderings, professional installation, and maintenance support across two physical LA locations and a nationwide installer network.

Product overview

Car Wraps is a Los Angeles-based vehicle wrapping service provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of vinyl wrap products and installation services. The core offering includes Full Car Wraps and Partial Graphics as the primary vehicle wrap services, supplemented by specialized vehicle-type services covering Vans, Buses, Trucks, Trailers, Motorcycles, and Recreational Vehicles. The company also provides enterprise-level Fleet Wraps with volume pricing, specialty Color Changes including Tesla-specific wraps, and Custom Car Wraps using premium 3M and Avery Dennison materials. Wall Wraps and Graphics extends the wrapping service beyond vehicles to indoor advertising applications. All services are delivered through professional design, installation, and maintenance teams with locations in North Hollywood and Mid-City Los Angeles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full Car Wraps Complete vinyl coverage of a vehicle to protect original paint, preserve fleet value, and serve as a mobile advertisement. Allows the wrap to be easily removed or changed between campaigns. Targets individual consumers, SMBs, and enterprise clients seeking a full-vehicle customization or branding solution.
• Partial Graphics Strategic partial wrap service using spot graphics, decals, window graphics, or vinyl cut lettering covering 25%-75% of a vehicle. Provides cost-effective visual impact for businesses and individuals compared to full wraps.
• Van Wraps Custom vinyl wrapping service for vans, transforming them into mobile billboards capable of generating up to 16 million views annually. Targets commercial fleet operators, delivery businesses, and SMBs.
• Bus Wraps Large-format vinyl wrapping service for buses, leveraging the size and frequency of visibility of buses for high-impact outdoor marketing. Serves transit, tour, school, and commercial bus operators.
• Truck Wraps Vinyl wrapping service for trucks with nationwide installer network support and 48-hour installation time on standard jobs. Targets commercial truck operators and fleets seeking cost-effective advertising.
• Trailer Wraps Vinyl wrapping service for personal travel trailers and commercial semi-trailers, converting them into long-term advertising space at minimal cost. Targets logistics operators and individual trailer owners.
• Motorcycle Wraps Specialized vinyl wrapping service for motorcycles, enabling customization with various finishes and designs. Targets individual motorcycle owners and enthusiast riders.
• Recreational Vehicle Wraps Vinyl wrapping service for recreational vehicles, including RVs, with custom designs. Targets individual RV owners seeking personalization or branding for commercial RV use.
• Wall Wraps and Graphics Custom vinyl wall graphics and wraps that convert indoor traffic areas into marketing opportunities, with 3D rendering previews before installation. Targets commercial businesses for environmental branding.
• Fleet Wraps Multi-vehicle fleet wrapping service with volume discounts, delivering up to five years of durability and 15x greater brand recognition versus other advertising media. Targets enterprise clients, franchise networks, and commercial fleet operators.
• Vehicle Color Changes

Quantifiable outcome

• Fleet vehicle advertising boosts name recognition 15 times greater than other advertising media
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• 3McoreTechnology or IntegrationPreferred materials supplier providing certified automotive-grade vinyl films. Car Wraps is a 3M Certified wrapper shop using 3M products for vehicle wrapping applications. 3M provides warranty-backed vinyl materials with paint-safe adhesive technology.
• Avery DennisoncoreTechnology or IntegrationPremium vinyl materials supplier for vehicle wrapping. High-quality wrapping films from Avery Dennison used for custom wrap applications. Provides diverse finish options including gloss, satin, matte, and specialty finishes.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• DriveShop: DriveShop provides brand-experience vehicle wraps, wraps, and signage programs for major automotive OEMs and event marketing. Overlaps with Car Wraps in fleet and branded wrap execution but operates primarily with OEM and agency clients.
• Tint World: Tint World is a US franchise specializing in automotive aftermarket services including tinting, vinyl wraps, and detailing. Comparable to Car Wraps as a vehicle wrap provider with multi-location footprint; broader in services offered but overlapping in wrap installation for cars and fleets.

Direct peers

• Driveline Vehicle Wraps: Driveline Vehicle Wraps is a commercial vehicle wrap installation company that focuses on fleets and operates an installer network across the US. Closely comparable business model to Car Wraps in fleet wrap services with national reach.

Regional players

• Creative Wrapz: Creative Wrapz is a Southern California vehicle wrap and graphics shop offering full and partial wraps for cars, vans, and fleets. Direct competitor to Car Wraps in the LA region with similar service portfolio.
• SV Wraps & Graphics: SV Wraps is a San Diego vehicle wrap service provider serving fleets and individuals in Southern California. Comparable offering to Car Wraps; competes for SoCal fleet contracts but not in the immediate LA metro.

Emerging players

• Wrapify: Wrapify is a vehicle wrap advertising platform that wraps consumer vehicles in exchange for payment, primarily in the rideshare/on-demand segment. Comparable to Car Wraps in vehicle wrap installation activity but operates via an ad-funded gig economy model rather than direct-to-consumer or fleet wrap services.
• Carvertise: Carvertise is a vehicle wrap advertising company that wraps gig-economy drivers' cars for advertiser brands. Overlaps with Car Wraps on vehicle wrap installation execution but differs in monetization (advertiser pays driver) rather than direct wrap fees.

Others

• VVIVID Vinyl Wrap Shop Network: VVIVID operates a vehicle wrap installer network and supplies vinyl films to professional installers. Comparable to Car Wraps as an installer-network-driven model in vehicle wrap services.
• Avery Dennison (Graphics Solutions): Avery Dennison supplies vinyl wrap films to Car Wraps and the broader wrap industry. Comparable as a material partner whose supply decisions shape the downstream wrap shop ecosystem; capable of vertical integration.
• 3M (Commercial Solutions Division): 3M is a supplier partner of Car Wraps and provides the underlying vinyl film materials. Included because 3M operates its own installer certification program and could move downstream into installation services - they are an enabler/supplier whose roadmap directly impacts Car Wraps' economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/carwrapscom
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/car-wraps
• Instagraminstagram.com/carwraps
• Pinterestpinterest.com/carwrapsusa

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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