EMWRAPS wrapped this BMW 430i in a full body Hatsune Miku itasha at our Seattle shop in SODO. Miku's signature teal, offset with pink, dynamic poses and digital effects, wraps around the entire car and turns the BMW into a rolling tribute to the Vocaloid phenomenon. A full body itasha like this runs $4,000–$8,000+ at EMWRAPS, depending on the car and the art.
Key facts
- Vehicle: BMW 430i
- Service: full body itasha wrap
- Character: Hatsune Miku (Vocaloid)
- Palette: teal and pink with digital effects
- Coverage: the entire car
- Shop: EMWRAPS, Seattle (SODO)
What does the Hatsune Miku design look like?
The design captures the energy of Miku's concerts and music. Hatsune Miku is the world's most famous virtual pop star, and her teal color palette and digital look translate naturally to automotive art.
Miku's teal leads, offset with dynamic poses and digital effects that carry around the whole 430i. Because the design covers the entire car, every angle shows a different part of the artwork.
Why are BMWs good for itasha?
BMW's clean, flowing body lines make excellent canvases for itasha builds. The 430i's proportions (a long hood, a short deck and a wide stance) give large-format character art a clean blank slate, with long panels where an illustration can run without being chopped up by busy creases.
Clean lines also help the install. Fewer sharp body lines mean fewer places where the printed art has to bend hard, so characters stay in proportion across the doors and quarter panels.
What goes into a full body itasha?
A full body itasha covers every panel in one continuous design. At EMWRAPS, design, print and install all happen in-house:
- Consultation. We talk through the character, poses, colors and how the design should move around the car.
- Design. The artwork is laid out on your vehicle's actual body so characters and effects line up across panel gaps.
- Print and laminate. The design is printed in high resolution and laminated for UV and scratch protection.
- Install. Each panel is aligned to the next so the art flows from the front of the car to the rear.
How much does a full body itasha cost?
At EMWRAPS, a full body printed vinyl itasha costs $4,000–$8,000+. Smaller builds run $580–$720 for a hood or $2,500–$4,000 for one side plus the hood. Printed PPF costs about 50% more than vinyl. The final price depends on the vehicle's size and shape and the complexity of the artwork, and comes with a quote.
To protect a new full wrap and make it easier to wash, a ceramic coating can be applied as the last step of the install, or added later to a wrap that is already on the car, for $500 to $800 depending on which.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Hatsune Miku itasha wrap cost?
A Hatsune Miku itasha wrap at EMWRAPS in Seattle costs $580–$720 for a printed vinyl hood, $2,500–$4,000 for one side plus the hood, and $4,000–$8,000+ for a full body like this BMW 430i. The final price depends on the car's size and shape and how complex the Miku artwork is, and comes with a quote after a consultation.
Is a full body itasha wrap removable?
Yes. A full body itasha wrap in printed vinyl comes off without harming factory paint when it is removed properly, and it protects the paint underneath while it is on. That makes a full body itasha a good fit for owners who want to change characters later, return a car to stock, or keep a leased car's paint in good shape.
How long does a full body itasha last?
A printed vinyl full body itasha with laminate generally lasts 5–7 years with good care, like any quality vinyl wrap. Hand washing with a pH-neutral shampoo and keeping pressure washer nozzles away from the edges helps the print last, and a ceramic coating on top adds UV protection and an easier-to-clean surface.
Start your Miku build
Want your favorite Vocaloid on your car? See another full body build, the BMW X6M Evangelion itasha, then send your idea through the quote form and we reply within 24 hours, or call EMWRAPS at (206) 383-5328.
