Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Star Media - Trailer Wrap

Star Music - Recording Studio 

Houston Wraps - Trailer Wrap - Pass

Star Music - Trailer Wrap - Pass Rear Cutout

Houston Wraps - Trailer Wrap - Drive


Star Music - Trailer Wraps - Pass Front Cutout

Some Before Pictures:
 
For more vehicle wraps check out HoustonWraps.com

Saturday, November 20, 2010

Concrete Decor Company - Chevy Silverado Truck Wrap

Concrete Decor Company

Truck Wrap
Before:

After:
This pickup was a "hand me down" from the owner. Some quick body work, a spray in bed liner, a vinyl vehicle wrap and this asset will have the same image as a brand new wrapped truck without the $800/month payment. Even when this wrapped vehicle needs repairs it will still make economic sense and they will have one more rolling billboard making impressions and bringing in more business.

For more information see us at www.HoustonWraps.com

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Giving Older Assets New Life With Vehicle Wraps

Giving Older Assets New Life With Vehicle Wraps

Vehicle Wrap Advertising is not only about advertising.
 
Most people are surprised at how much car wraps can change the appearance of an older car, truck, van or even an entire fleet of vehicles. We hear comments like:
"I thought those van wraps were on brand new vans until you opened the door."

Or (after putting some truck wraps on a new truck and one very rough 6 year old car)
"There's not a nickels worth of difference between the two."

This statement made by a top industry professional who teaches vinyl vehicle wrap installation.
Houston Wraps - Plumbing Van Wrap - Belknap Plumbing
In Terms of marketing value that last statement could not be truer. Many times an older vehicle is replaced not because of mechanical but cosmetic reasons. It simply looks to bad to be seen with the company name on it.
 
This pickup was a "hand me down" from the owner. Some quick body work, a spray in bed liner, a vinyl vehicle wrap and this asset will have the same image as a brand new wrapped truck without the $800/month payment. Even when this wrapped vehicle needs repairs it will still make economic sense and they will have one more rolling billboard making impressions and bringing in more business.
 
Most of our fleet customers have both high mileage and low mileage vehicles wrapped. They use the higher mileage vehicles for commercial work, where it's not the end of the world if they break down. They use the low mileage vehicles for service or retail work.
 
One of our fleet customers use high reach bucket trucks, big ticket items which can be bought used for a fraction of the cost. They do work for government agencies that expect and demand a professional appearance; you can't show up with beat up looking equipment. After installing a new bucket, some black paint on the bottom, minor body work and a vinyl vehicle wrap they received nothing praise from their clients. While on the job site this company now "has a presence" not just another man working in a bucket truck.
 
Here is another example of using vehicle wrap advertising to save money. These puppies don't come cheap and the extra taxes on a new unit are staggering. The older body style of this truck just doesn't cut it anymore. After wrapping this wrecker has a better appearance than a new truck.
Houston Wraps - Wrecker Truck Wrap - Neff Brothers

Knowing when to draw the line

There is a limit on what can or should be done with vinyl vehicle wraps. I loved my old 92 suburban which is now two body styles old and would not look right in anything but a camouflage wrap. We want our vehicle wrap advertising to stand out not blend in.
 
Put a box truck wrap on an old U-Haul truck and it will look like you put a box truck wrap on an old U-Haul truck. This isn't the worst thing to do if it's your only option but you're not going to fool anyone.

For more information please visit HoustonWraps.com

Friday, October 29, 2010

Houston Wraps - Quick Post :P

Graphic Design:
Our Designers will design a
Professional - Attention Getting - Effective Wrap
Print:
We use the only Highest Quality Materials.
Full Hard Solvent Ink - Premium 3M Vinyl - Premium 3M Laminate.
Install:
Installations are done in our State-Of-The-Art climate controlled installation facility.
          Our work is far above industry standards.
Designs, Prints and Installations are all done in house, by Houston Wraps employees. (We do not use sub-contractors)
Houston Wraps - Lemons Auctioneers - Trailer Wrap

Vehicle Wraps Work

         Dollar-for-Dollar wraps are the most cost effective form of advertising Ever Known, this may be a bit over the top but you get the point.

Fleet Vehicles

         From 1 to 100; we have the expertise, experience and capacity to get your job done.
Houston Wraps - Design Tech Homes - Van Wrap - Drive Cutout

Take your time...
Compare our Car Decals and Graphic designs with our competitors.

Most other Car Decals or vehicle wraps are ineffective... they are like TV commercials where you cannot remember who the company was or what they were selling.

Most vinyl vehicle wraps look more like they belong in an art car parade and have little to no marketing value.

About Us

We have been in the outdoor advertising business for over 25 years. 
We've been doing vehicle wrap advertising since the beginning... over 15 years.
Our work is state of the art
    • Experienced Graphic Desigers
    • Expert Installations
    • Highest Quality Materials
    • State of the art Climate Controlled Installation Facility
See some of our Clients!

Contact Houston Wraps:
Tel: 281-970-0700
Fax: 281-970-0744
Email: Sales@HoustonWraps.com

18825 State Highway 249
Houston, Texas 77070

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Some Questions and Answers

Questions & Answers

Q: Why should I use HoustonWraps.com?
A: Quality Design
     Quality Print
     Quality Materials
     Quality Installation
     Are all critical components of a wrap, if you lack any of these critical links your chain will break.

Q: How important is Design?
A: This is the 1st of the Critical components and arguably the most important. If you do not have a good design you are loosing business and debasing your companies' image value.
Houston Wraps - Swanson - Trailer Wrap

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Q: Is the type of ink you use important?
A: This is one of the least asked but one of the most important questions
    We use “Full Hard Solvent” Triangle™ ink
    Not Solvent
    Not Light Solvent
    Not Eco Solvent
    Not Almost Full Solvent
    This gives the longest durability (fade resistance). Don’t let anyone tell you differently.

Q: How long does it take?
A: Design time usually takes between 4 & 14 days, depending on complexity and changes. After approval of the layout, the wrap is usually Installed within 7 days. We usually need your Vehicle in our shop for 3 to 5 days.
           :
Houston Wraps - WSI - Wireline Truck Wrap

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Q: I want a wrap but I don’t know what to put on it!
A: Our Wrap Experienced Designers will create for you a Professional - Attention Getting - Effective design.  Most of our customers use our designs in their other forms of advertising (signs, web site, brochures, etc.).
Q: How much input should I give you in the design process?
A: We have been in the outdoor advertising business for over 25 years and we have over 75 years combined design experience (Let us do what were good at). But you are the boss, we are here to help you achive the company image you want.
Houston Wraps - Texas A&M Texarcana - Trailer Wrap

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Q: How long will the wrap last?
A: With proper care your wrap will last (and still look good) for 5-7 years.
Q: Can the wrap be removed later?
A: Yes, the 3M® material/laminate that we use does no damage and actually protects the original factory paint job, "freezing-the-paint in time".
Q: Is removing the wrap difficult?
A: Not with the proper tools and know how that comes from removing them. Most of our wrap removals are completed in 1 day, leaving behind your frozen-in-time factory paint job.
Houston Wraps - Home Watch - Van Wrap

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Q: Can I pressure wash my wrap?
A: No, improper use of a pressure washer or even some car washes can damage your wrap, it is just not worth the risk. So you should hand wash with pride.
Q: Does the vehicle color matter?
A: Not on full wrap. In fact, many of our customers save time & moneywhen purchasing their vehicles because they don't have to worry about matching colors. Their fleets still come out looking the same.
Houston Wraps - Admiral Air Conditioning - Truck Wrap

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Thursday, September 30, 2010

Houston Wraps | Full Vinyl Vehicle Wraps

Increased Value

With a full wrap, the color of the vehicle does not matter, your fleet can still look uniform. 
            One of our customers with signature red vehicles, no longer has to paint them before they can be put to use.
On a lot of commercial vans we block out the rear windows, preventing others from peeping inside.
While you should still keep a wrap clean, they will still appear cleaner then solid color vehicles. Often times you will not even notice that they need to be cleaned.
Enviroco

Click for Larger View - Other Sprinter Wraps

Don't Look Outdated

Clean cut logo, Vinyl graphics are no longer state-of-the-art.
    • Before hand painted vehicles were state-of-the-art
    • Later came cut vinyl then clean cut logos
Clean cut graphics no longer give the same professional image that once stood out. Now you need a Full color wrap to not to look outdated.

For more Vehicle Wrap information Check us out at Houstonwraps.com

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Houston Wraps | Full Vinyl Vehicle Wraps

A full car wrap typically covers the entire vehicle excluding or somethimes including the roof.
            Graphic Design time usually takes between 4 & 14 days, depending on complexity and changes.  Our Vehicle Wrap Experienced Designers will create for you a Professional - Attention Getting - Effective graphic design. We can help you out, even if you have no idea where to start.
            What you see is what you get. We will E-mail you a layout and you can come in and see what your vehicle will look like before we wrap it. 
            After approval of the layout, the wrap is usually Installed within 7 days. We usually need your Vehicle in our shop for 3 to 5 days:
    • First, we clean your vehicles
    • Then, we Install your car wraps
    • Then, we let your vehicle wraps go through a temperature cycle
    • Then, we perform a thorough inspection of your car wraps.

      Some or our compettitors state they can do van wraps in 8 hours. We Pledge NOT to get your wrap done in under 8 hours!!!!
      It takes us 8 hours just to clean and prepare a van for the vehicle wrap installation.
    With proper care your car wrap will last (and still look good) for 5-7 years.
    For more Car Wrap information check us out at HoustonWraps.com

    Friday, September 17, 2010

    Houston Wraps - Critical Compnetns of a Vehicle Wrap

    3 Critical Components of a Car Wrap

    Quality Graphic Designs
    Quality Prints
    Quality Installations

    If any of these components are lacking your wrap will not achieve its full effectiveness.
    You will:
    1. Lose business
    2. Present a Less then Professional Image
    3. Replace your Wraps sooner
    4. Waste your money
    5. The list goes on...

    For more vehicle wrap information Check us out at HoustonWraps.com

    Thursday, September 16, 2010

    Houston Wraps - About Our Designs

    Take your time...
    Compare our designs with our competitors.

    Most other wraps are ineffective... they are like TV commercials where you cannot remember who the company was or what they were selling.

    Most wraps look more like they belong in an art car parade and have little to no marketing value.

    About Us

    We have been in the outdoor advertising business for over 25 years. 
    We've been doing vehicle wraps since the beginning... over 15 years.
    Our work is state of the art
      • Experienced Desigers
      • Expert Installations
      • Highest Quality Materials
      • State of the art Climate Controlled Installation Facility
    For more vehicle wrap information check out www.HoustonWraps.com!

    Wednesday, September 15, 2010

    Vehicle Wraps Houston - Printing Information

    Print

    Top of the Line Materials:
    • Full Hard solvent Ink
    • Premium 3M vinyl
    • Premium 3M UV blocking film laminate
    State-of-the-art high resolution, full hard solvent ink printers. 
                All our wraps are printed in high resolution. This makes your wraps look good up close and it also makes your colors Pop! (more vibrant, Reds are Red'er, Blues are Blue'er, etc. )
    Full hard solvent inks give the brightest color and longest durability (fade resistance).
    We use full hard solvent Triangle™ inks,
    • Not Solvent
    • Not Light Solvent
    • Not Eco Solvent
    • Not Almost Full Solvent

      This is the tried-and-true, time tested system that works; don’t let anyone tell you differently.
    3M® UV blocking film laminate protects your print
                This gives the longest lasting UV protection and scratch resistance against outside elements.
    Premium 3M® IJ-180C Vinyl is the state-of-the-art material for vehicle wraps.

    For more vehicle Wrap information check out www.HoustonWraps.com!

    Monday, September 13, 2010

    Houston Wraps - Benefits of Houston Vehicle Wraps

    Benefits

    Vehicle Wraps Work!
    Dollar-for-Dollar wraps are the most cost effective form of advertising Ever Known, this may be a bit over the top but you get the point.

    Protection

    Full wrap will protect your factory paint job; in effect freezing your paint in time, so no fading will occur.  Your vehicle will also have 4 millimeters of protection around it, blocking small rocks and other debris.

    Increased Value

    With a full wrap, the color of the vehicle does not matter, your fleet can still look uniform.              One of our customers with signature red vehicles, no longer has to paint them before they can be put to use. On a lot of commercial vans we block out the rear windows, preventing others from peeping inside. While you should still keep a wrap clean, they will still appear cleaner then solid color vehicles. Often times you will not even notice that they need to be cleaned.
    Don't Look Outdated
    Clean cut logo, Vinyl graphics are no longer state-of-the-art.
      • Before hand painted vehicles were state-of-the-art
      • Later came cut vinyl then clean cut logos
    Clean cut graphics no longer give the same professional image that once stood out. Now you need a Full color wrap to not to look outdated.
    For more Vehicle Wrap information Check out HoustonWraps.com

    Saturday, September 11, 2010

    American Recyclers - Semi Trailer Wrap

    Houston Wraps - Large Semi Trailer Wrap - Pass


    Houston Wraps - Large Semi Trailer Wrap - Drive



    Some Before Pictures

     
    For more vehicle wraps check out HoustonWraps.com

    Friday, September 10, 2010

    Storefront Window Wrap - Sprint Store

    Houston Wraps - Sprint Storefront Window Wrap



    For More information on Wraps please check out HoustonWraps.com

    Tuesday, September 7, 2010

    Ford Van Wrap - Houston Wraps

    Logo Electrical Services - Electrical Service Experts
    281-440-3300
    http://www.LogoElectrical.com/
    Houston Wraps - Logo Electrical - Ford Van Wrap - Drive Cutout
    Houston Wrap - Logo Electrical - Ford Van Wrap - Drive Cutout
    Houston Wrap - Logo Electrical - Ford Van Wraps - Pass Cutout
    Houston Wraps - Logo Electrical - Ford Van Wrap - PassCutout

    For more Vehicle Wrap information see HoustonWraps.com

    Monday, September 6, 2010

    Houston Vehicle Wraps - Printing Explanations

    Top of the Line Materials:
    • Full Hard solvent Ink
    • Premium 3M vinyl
    • Premium 3M UV blocking film laminate
    State-of-the-art high resolution, full hard solvent ink printers.
    All our wraps are printed in high resolution. This makes your wraps look good up close and it also makes your colors Pop! (more vibrant, Reds are Red'er, Blues are Blue'er, etc.)
     
    Full hard solvent inks give the brightest color and longest durability (fade resistance).

     
    We use full hard solvent Triangle™ inks,
    • Not Solvent
    • Not Light Solvent
    • Not Eco Solvent
    • Not Almost Full Solvent
    This is the tried-and-true, time tested system that works; don’t let anyone tell you differently.
    3M® UV blocking film laminate protects your print
    This gives the longest lasting UV protection and scratch resistance against outside elements.

     
    Premium 3M® IJ-180C Vinyl is the state-of-the-art material for vehicle wraps.

    For More Car Wrap information check out HoustonWraps.com

    Ford KUV Van Wrap - Houston Wraps

    Houston Remodeling - Design Build Remodeling Contractor
    http://www.houstonremodeling.com/

    Haven't had a chance to cut this one out yet but here it is.

    Houston Wraps - Houston Remodeling - KUV Ford Van Wrap - Drive Cutout
    Houston Wraps - Houston Remodeling - KUV Van Wrap - Drive Cutout
    Houston Wraps - Houston Remodeling - KUV Ford Van Wrap - Pass Cutout


    Houston Wraps - Houston Remodeling - KUV Ford Van Wrap - Pass Cutout
    Check out more Vehicle Wraps at www.HoustonWraps.com

    Saturday, September 4, 2010

    Ford Truck Wraps & Trailer Wrap - Houston Wraps

    K. Simon Construction - Ford Truck Wrap - Trailer Wrap
    www.KSimon.com - storm restoration contractor

    Houston Wraps - Ford Truck Wrap - Trailer Wrap - Driver Side
    Houston Wrap - Ford Truck Wraps - Trailer Wraps - Driver Side
    Houston Wrap - Ford Truck Wraps - Trailer Wraps - Pass Side


    Houston Wraps - Ford Truck Wrap - Trailer Wrap - Pass Side
    For more Car Wrap information see HoustonWraps.com!

    Friday, September 3, 2010

    Dodge Utility Truck Wrap - Houston Wraps

    Door Works
    http://www.doorsthatworkinc.com/ Door Services

    Dodge Truck Wrap - Door Works - Houston Wraps - Drive Cutout
    Dodge Truck Wraps - Door Works - Houston Wrap - Driver Cutout
    Dodge Truck Wraps - Door Works - Houston Wrap - Pass Cutout
    Dodge Truck Wrap - Door Works - Houston Wraps - Pass Cutout
    For more Car Wraps Check us out at HoustonWraps.com

    Vehicle Wrap Design

    Design
    Take your time compare our designs with our competitors.

    Most other wraps are ineffective... they are like TV commercials where you cannot remember who the company was or what they were selling.

    Most wraps look more like they belong in an art car parade and have little to no marketing value.

    A successful design must:
    • Get your attention
    • Convey your message Legibly & Effectivly
    • Give you a Professional Image
    • Create Brand Awareness
    • Look Good
    Our graphic designers have over 75 years combined experience in outdoor advertising.

    Thursday, September 2, 2010

    Some More Vehicle Wraps in Houston - Remax Smart Car Wrap

    Smart Car Wrap - Diana & Randy Reese

    http://www.4sale-houston.com/



    Houston Wraps - Smart Car Wrap -  Drive Cutout


    Houston Wrap - Smart Car Wraps -  Pass Cutout


    Infromation on Full Vehicle Wraps

    Full Wraps

    A full wrap will typically cover the entire vehicle sometimes excluding and sometimes including the roof.

    Design time usually takes between four and fourteen days, depending on complexity and any changes. Our Wrap Experienced Designers will create for you a Professional - Attention Getting - Effective design. We can help you out, even if you have no idea where to start.

     
    What you see is what you get. We will E-mail you a layout or you can come in and see what your vehicle will look like before we wrap it.

     
    After approval of the Design, the wrap is usually Installed within 7 days. We usually need your Vehicle in our shop for 3 to 5 days:
    • First, we clean your vehicle
    • Then, we Install your wrap
    • Then, we let your vehicle go through a temperature cycle
    • Then, we perform a thorough inspection of your wrap.
    For more wrap information Check out HoustonWraps.com

    Wednesday, September 1, 2010

    Houston Wraps - Universal Wiring Electrical Service - Chevy Van Wrap

    Universal Wiring - Electrical Service - Chevy Van Wraps

    Houston Wraps -Chevy Van Wrap - Universal Wiring Drive
    Houston Wraps -Chevy Van Wrap - Universal Wiring Drive

    Houston Wrap -Chevy Van Wrap - Universal Wiring Pass


    Houston Wrap - Chevy Van Wrap - Universal Wiring Pass
    For other Vehicle Wraps Check out HoustonWraps.com

    Tuesday, August 31, 2010

    Houston Wraps - RooterMan - A Rooter Man Plumbers "To The Rescue!" (Edmund's Plumbers)

    Houston Wraps -Ford Box Truck Wrap - Rooter Man Plumbers Drive


    Houston Wraps -Ford Box Truck Wrap - Rooter Man Plumbers Drive

    Houston Wraps -Ford Box Truck Wraps - Rooter Man Plumbers Pass

    Houston Wraps -Ford Box Truck Wrap - Rooter Man Plumbers Pass
    http://www.rootermantx.com/


    For More Vehicle Wraps Check out HoustonWraps.com

    Monday, August 30, 2010

    Ford F-150 Double Cab Truck Wrap

    RMist Mist Cooling Systems & Mosquito Misting


    Ford F-150 Double Cab Truck Wraps - Drivers Side.
    Houston Wraps - Ford F-150 Double Cab Truck Wrap - R Mist Drive

    Ford F-150 Double Cab Truck Wrap - Pass Side.

    Houston Wraps - Ford F-150 Double Cab Truck Wrap - R Mist Pass

    http://www.rmist.com/

    For more Vehicle Wraps Check out HoustonWraps.com

    Sunday, August 29, 2010

    King Ranch Ford F-250 Double Cab Truck Wrap

    Houston Wraps - Truck Wrap
    American Communications Constrcution (ACC)
    King Ranch Ford F-250 Double Cab Truck Wrap - Drivers Side.
    Still working on the Pass.
    Houston Wraps - F-250 Truck Wrap (ACC) American Communication Construction
    http://www.americanacc.com/

    Check out more Vehicle Wraps at www.HoustonWraps.com

    Saturday, August 28, 2010

    Design - Print - Install

    Our Designers will design a
    Professional - Attention Getting - Effective Wrap
    We use the only Highest Quality Materials.
    Full Hard Solvent Ink - Premium 3M Vinyl - Premium 3M Laminate.
    Installations are done in our State-Of-The-Art climate controlled installation facility.

    Our work is far above industry standards.
    Designs, Prints and Installations are all done in house, by Houston Wraps employees. (We do not use sub-contractors)