Changing car color: Should I paint or apply decals?
Changing the color of a car is one of the popular ways to refurbish a car, however, many people wonder whether to choose paint or decal.
Painting and decals are two popular methods used to change the color of a car. Each method has its own advantages and disadvantages.
Decal stickers are a form of car renovation by using decal stickers with many different designs according to the user's preferences. With just a few steps such as peeling, pasting... the car has become completely new.
Meanwhile, car paint is the use of inorganic or organic substances of different colors to cover the surface of the car.
Comparison between repainting and car decals
Car painting and decals both have their own advantages and disadvantages.
About color
Car decals are diverse in color and pattern. Meanwhile, car paint is limited in color. Normally, users can only choose some popular paint colors such as white, black, red, silver... If you want to decorate the car with patterns, the cost will be very expensive.
Durability
If you paint your car, the durability depends on the quality of the paint. If the paint is of poor quality, the color will degrade after a few years. On the contrary, high-quality paint can last a lifetime if properly maintained. Meanwhile, the lifespan of decals can be up to 10 years.
About price
The cost of decaling the entire car is lower than painting. This difference mainly comes from the repainting method, which makes the car color look more realistic and takes longer to complete than decaling.
Maintenance
If the car is painted, the user will spend a lot of time on maintenance after replacing it, such as polishing, cleaning and preserving the paint. On the contrary, with decals, the user spends less time taking care of it. Inside there is still an original layer of paint, so the car owner only needs to clean the decal periodically.
Flexibility
Compared to painting, car decals are more flexible. When the car owner gets bored with the old "coat color", he just needs to remove the outer decal layer, the original car paint color is still protected.
Completion time
Repainting a car usually involves many steps, takes a lot of time and requires modern machinery. Meanwhile, applying decals will take less time.
Should I choose paint or decal if I want to change the color of my car?
Repainting or decaling both have their own advantages. Users can choose either method depending on their needs, budget and the actual condition of the vehicle.
For cars with severe deterioration and scratched surfaces, decal wrapping will not improve the aesthetics. Instead, you should choose to repaint for a more advanced upgrade.
For new cars, users should choose decals to choose from a variety of colors and patterns without affecting the car's paint. Moreover, the time to change the car's color is also fast and cost-effective.
