Don't get puzzled by hidden wrap warranty disclosures

When you buy a wrap from Empire Graphics you get two warranties: the vinyl manufacturer's warranty, and a separate Empire Graphics vehicle wrap warranty covering our workmanship.

What the "5-year warranty" really covers

Many wrap websites advertise five years or more. Vinyl manufacturers do offer five-year warranties — but the fine print usually limits that to vertical surfaces. Surfaces facing up toward the sun, like the roof and hood, are typically covered for about half as long. And manufacturer warranties generally reimburse material, not labor.

Why process matters more than the label

• Out-gassing. Prints must out-gas before laminating. Skip it and trapped solvents can discolor and lift the wrap within months.
• Ink load. Over-saturated prints destabilize the adhesive and fail early. Our print profiles are tuned on 3M media.
• Installation. Trained installers trim without cutting your paint and post-heat edges and recesses so the wrap stays down.

Realistic life expectancy

We tell clients to plan on about three years of strong appearance for a working vehicle. Sun, weather, parking under trees, accidents and how the vehicle is washed all play a part — hand-washing and avoiding pressure washers at the edges helps a lot.

Ask your project manager for the current Empire Graphics warranty document and the manufacturer warranty for the film specified on your quote.