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The EMWRAPS blog. Builds, guides and behind the scenes.

Project spotlights, industry insights and behind-the-scenes looks at Seattle’s most exciting vehicle transformations.

November 8, 20265 min read

Bentley Continental GT in green color-shift PPF

A Bentley Continental GT in full green color-shift UNITY USA Color PPF, door jambs in the same film, and wheels powder-coated by EMWRAPS.

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Black Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio with full body gloss PPF

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November 8, 20265 min read

Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio in full body gloss PPF

A black Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio in full body high-gloss UNITY USA PPF: every painted panel protected, with a deep, mirror-like shine.

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Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S four-door in satin black color PPF outside the EMWRAPS shop

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November 8, 20265 min read

Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S in satin black color PPF and carbon

A Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S four-door in UNITY USA satin black color PPF, finished with Zefer Performance carbon fiber parts at our Seattle shop.

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Red Lotus Emira with full gloss PPF in front of the EMWRAPS wall

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November 8, 20265 min read

Lotus Emira full front and rear bumper gloss PPF

A red Lotus Emira in full front plus rear bumper gloss UNITY USA PPF: the factory red stays as it left the factory, under clear, self-healing film.

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E46 BMW M3 in Golden Yellow color PPF in front of the EMWRAPS door

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November 8, 20265 min read

BMW E46 M3 bodywork and Golden Yellow color PPF

An E46 BMW M3 got full bodywork, sanding and new body parts at EMWRAPS in Seattle, then a full color change in UNITY USA Golden Yellow color PPF.

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White 2017 Dodge Viper ACR with paint protection film in a private garage

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November 8, 20265 min read

2017 Dodge Viper ACR paint protection film

A rare white 2017 Dodge Viper ACR got paint protection film on site at a private garage. EMWRAPS offers on-site installation for an extra charge.

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Purple classic Chevrolet bomb with chrome and gold wire wheels in the EMWRAPS shop

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November 8, 20265 min read

Classic Chevrolet Bomb Show Car: Air Ride and Chrome

A purple classic Chevrolet bomb got air ride, paint correction, chrome accents and finishing touches at EMWRAPS before taking First Place and Best Bomb Car.

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GT4 race cars in EMWRAPS-designed liveries at speed at the 2024 Macau Grand Prix

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November 8, 20265 min read

Macau Grand Prix GT4 Race Car Liveries by EMWRAPS

EMWRAPS designed the liveries for four GT4 race cars run by team MAC4 at the 71st Macau Grand Prix in 2024.

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Subaru Sambar van in two-tone green color PPF outside the EMWRAPS shop

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November 8, 20265 min read

Subaru Sambar in two-tone green color PPF

A 30-year-old Subaru Sambar got a two-tone revival at EMWRAPS in Seattle: Khaki Green color PPF on the upper body over Sonoma Green below.

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Hood and headlight of a Tesla Model 3 in Midnight Purple gloss color PPF

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November 8, 20265 min read

Tesla Model 3 color PPF: Midnight Purple and Champion Green

Two Tesla Model 3s in UNITY USA color PPF at our Seattle shop: a Model 3 Performance in gloss Midnight Purple and a Model 3 in Champion Green with fine gold flakes.

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Porsche Cayenne wrapped in Miami Blue at EMWRAPS

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November 8, 20265 min read

Porsche Cayenne Miami Blue Color Change Wrap

A Porsche Cayenne gets a full color change in Miami Blue vinyl at EMWRAPS in Seattle, with no repaint and the factory paint kept underneath.

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BMW Alpina B7 wrapped in 3M matte black metallic

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November 8, 20265 min read

BMW Alpina B7 in 3M Matte Black Metallic With Ceramic

A 2023 BMW Alpina B7 gets a full wrap in 3M matte black metallic, full ceramic coating over the film and window tint at EMWRAPS in Seattle.

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Yellow Ferrari 12Cilindri after full body PPF at EMWRAPS in Seattle

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November 8, 20265 min read

Ferrari 12Cilindri: full PPF, ceramic and windshield film

A yellow Ferrari 12Cilindri got full body paint protection film, a ceramic coating over the film and windshield protection film at our Seattle shop.

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Installer fitting clear PPF to the door of an orange Lamborghini Revuelto in the EMWRAPS install bay

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November 8, 20265 min read

Lamborghini Revuelto full body clear PPF in Seattle

A new orange Lamborghini Revuelto got full body clear paint protection film at our Seattle shop. Here is what full body PPF covers on a supercar.

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Dark blue Ferrari Purosangue with full body clear PPF in the EMWRAPS install bay

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November 8, 20265 min read

Ferrari Purosangue full body clear PPF with UNITY USA film

A dark blue Ferrari Purosangue got full body clear paint protection film from UNITY USA at our Seattle shop in SODO.

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White Mercedes G-Class Stronger Than the 1980s edition in stealth PPF outside the EMWRAPS shop

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November 8, 20265 min read

Two G-Wagons in Stealth PPF with windshield protection film

A 1 of 460 retro G-Class and a red G 63 both got head-to-toe UNITY USA Stealth satin PPF and windshield protection film at our Seattle shop.

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Black Cadillac Escalade IQ in full stealth PPF in the EMWRAPS install bay

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November 8, 20266 min read

Escalade IQ Stealth PPF with Cadillac of Bellevue

The all-new Cadillac Escalade IQ in full UNITY USA stealth PPF, plus a two-tone 2025 Escalade, from our partnership with Cadillac of Bellevue.

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White Toyota GR Supra with cherry blossom and rising sun artwork printed on clear-base printable paint protection film, front quarter view

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November 8, 20267 min read

What Is Printed Clear PPF? The Sakura GR Supra

Printed clear PPF combines custom graphics and paint protection in one film. Here is how it works, using our Sakura GR Supra as the example.

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Overfinch Range Rover in full body stealth PPF in front of the EMWRAPS shop

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November 8, 20265 min read

Overfinch Range Rover in Full Body Stealth PPF

An Overfinch Range Rover with an Overfinch body kit and plenty of dry carbon, finished in full body UNITY USA stealth PPF at our Seattle shop.

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Blue Aston Martin Vantage in full body stealth PPF at EMWRAPS in Seattle

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November 8, 20265 min read

Aston Martin Vantage in Full Body Stealth PPF

A factory blue Aston Martin Vantage in full body UNITY USA Stealth PPF: the deep blue stays, now with a satin finish and paint protection.

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Audi RS6 Avant in matte metallic forest green color PPF in the EMWRAPS lot

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November 8, 20266 min read

Audi RS6 Avant in Matte Metallic Forest Green Color PPF

An Avants member's Audi RS6 Avant gets full color PPF in UNITY USA Matte Metallic Forest Green: a color change and paint protection in one film.

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Tesla Cybertruck in Peachy Aqua color-shift PPF glowing peach and aqua in low sun

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November 8, 20265 min read

Tesla Cybertruck Color PPF: Four Finishes We Installed

Peachy Aqua, ceramic white, gloss black and matte iridescent black purple: the Cybertruck color PPF finishes we have installed in Seattle, and how to choose.

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Nissan Skyline R34 four-door in Millennium Jade Green color PPF outside the EMWRAPS shop

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November 8, 20265 min read

Color PPF on Classic Cars: a Nissan R34 and an NB Miata

A black 4-door R34 went Millennium Jade Green and a red NB Miata went Black Rose, both in UNITY USA color PPF. Why color PPF suits older cars.

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White Porsche Cayman GT4 with full body clear PPF in the EMWRAPS install bay

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November 8, 20265 min read

White Porsche Cayman GT4 in Full Body Clear PPF

A white Porsche Cayman GT4 gets full body UNITY USA clear PPF: every painted surface covered in clear, self-healing film, with the factory white unchanged.

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June 8, 20265 min read

FIFA World Cup 2026 Kia VIP fleet: 35 vehicles in one day

EMWRAPS installed the official FIFA World Cup 2026 graphics on 35 Kia VIP shuttles in Seattle, on-site and in a single day, two days before the fleet started carrying guests.

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April 10, 20267 min read

Gundam Itasha Build with Sinanju and Arcueid Art

A Gundam itasha pairing the MSN-06S Sinanju with Arcueid Brunestud from Tsukihime. How we designed, printed and installed it in Seattle, and what anime wraps cost.

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McLaren 750S front three-quarter view — full body PPF with Gtechniq ceramic coating and window tint

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April 10, 20265 min read

McLaren 750S Full Body PPF, Tint and Ceramic Coating

Full body gloss PPF, ceramic tint, windshield film and a Gtechniq ceramic coat on a McLaren 750S. Why the stack works, how we installed it and what it costs.

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April 9, 20265 min read

Nissan PAO Restoration with Gloss Black Color PPF

A 1989 Nissan PAO with oxidized, peeling paint left EMWRAPS in gloss black color PPF. Full surface sanding, wrapped jambs and self-healing protection in 4 days.

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PPF film being applied around the Porsche badge on a ruby red Porsche

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March 18, 20267 min read

How Much Does PPF Cost in Seattle? 2026 Price Guide

What paint protection film costs at our Seattle shop, package by package, plus the four things that move the price up or down.

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Dark green Bentley Continental GT with water beads on PPF and ceramic coating

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March 18, 20267 min read

PPF vs Ceramic Coating: Which One Do You Need?

PPF stops rock chips. Ceramic coating repels water and makes washing easy. Here's how they differ and why most of our clients end up with both.

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Tesla Cybertruck outside the EMWRAPS shop in Seattle

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March 18, 20266 min read

Tesla PPF in Seattle: Model 3, Y, S, X and Cybertruck

Which paint protection film package fits each Tesla, from Model 3 to Cybertruck, with real builds from our Seattle shop and what each option costs.

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Hands precision-cutting PPF film on a pink car with a detail knife at EMWRAPS

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March 18, 20267 min read

XPEL vs STEK vs 3M PPF: How the Brands Compare

XPEL, STEK and 3M all make good paint protection film. Here's how they differ, what we install at our Seattle shop, and why the installer matters most.

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Ruby Star Neo Porsche 911 GT3 with full body PPF in front of the EMWRAPS shop

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March 18, 20266 min read

Is Full Body PPF Worth It? A Porsche 911 992.2 Case

When full body PPF is worth it, when a full front kit is enough, and how we covered a Ruby Star Neo Porsche 911 992.2 in our Seattle shop.

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Satin teal Toyota GR86 full color change wrap by EMWRAPS

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March 18, 20266 min read

Color Change Wrap vs Paint: A GR86 in Satin Teal

Why a color change wrap beats a paint job for most cars: cost, time, resale and durability, with a GR86 we took from factory silver to satin teal.

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Full body Hatsune Miku Racing livery on a BMW 430i in front of EMWRAPS

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March 18, 20267 min read

Itasha Guide to Anime Car Wraps in Seattle

What itasha is, what an anime car wrap costs in Seattle, and how EMWRAPS designs, prints and installs one, from a single hood to a full Death Note Supra livery.

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Matte black Ferrari rear end with rain droplets on PPF near EMWRAPS

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March 18, 20266 min read

Seattle Winter Car Care for PPF and Vinyl Wraps

Practical winter care for paint protection film and vinyl wraps in Seattle's rain, from how often to wash to what to do about a lifted edge.

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