Install 3M Vinyl Wrap in Chicago for an Affordable Price

What is a 3M vinyl wrap?

3M vinyl wrap is a technologically advanced film that is applied over the body of your car to renew its look, protect it from damage, or keep the original paintwork immaculate. Professional vinyl wrap installation should be done in a professional dust-free, moisture-free environment, with the help of special tools. Only these conditions guarantee impeccable application without bubbles, wrinkles, or cracks.

If 3M film installation sounds appealing to you, book your appointment today or pop into one of our shops: 3621 N Harlem Ave., 2720 W Grand Ave. in Chicago, or 1402 N Rand Rd in Palatine. Here you can talk with our specialists and discuss your wrapping options.

3M films and Tinting Chicago: your wrapping options

• Wrap a full vehicle of any type — sedan, SUV, van, boat, and even a helicopter!
• Choose partial 3M wraps: install film on the most vulnerable parts of your car such as the bumper or hood, or customize the wrap installation in any unique way, using the combination of colors and patterns
• Renew the look. First of all, our customers choose to wrap their vehicles in 3M vinyl to renew the look of their vehicle, or to quickly customize their design 
• Increase the resale value. The other group of our clients tends to wrap their cars because they want to keep or raise their resale value, which is easily achievable with the help of wrapping
• Save cash! 3M vinyl wrap is the most expensive on the market, but it is still much cheaper than the repainting work. Usually, you can save up to 50% on changing your car’s look when choosing to wrap it instead of repainting
• Advertise. 3M auto wrapping is used by multiple businesses as means of effective outdoor advertising (can be used on single vehicles or for the whole fleet)

Why 3M vinyl car wrap films became popular

Proved by experience

3M is a market leader, an American company with great history, manufacturing advanced films since 1902. To this day, the brand remains one of the most popular choices among car owners of Illinois and beyond. Therefore, its quality is proven by its consistent ability to meet customer needs.

Perfect for application

3M’s motto is “Science applied to life”, and it couldn’t be more true: every product that we use in our 3M car wrap services is the most technologically advanced of all. A distinctive feature of the brand is high-quality durable adhesive films with very long service life. Due to their elasticity, the 3M films ideally follow the curves of the car, hiding all of the existing damage to the original paintwork. 

Technology in action

This is achievable thanks to a few groundbreaking technologies, invented by the brand. For example, in Controltac™ millions of small glass beads on the adhesive surface provide a unique feature that allows the film to be immaculately positioned on the car’s body during application. Comply™ technology is a duct system in the adhesive layer that helps to evacuate air for a quick, easy bubble-free application.

Why should you choose to wrap your car in a 3M film?

• An impressive palette of 100+ colors for unique car designs
• Bright, non-fading colors
• Many finishes — matte, gloss, satin, metallic
• Unique pearlescent, neon fluorescent, and even sparkling effects
• Progressive carbon fiber 1080 series for a head-turning look of your car
• Superior durability and strength. Films are damage- and scratch-resistant 
• Innovative technology that guarantees easy installation and removal of 3M films 
• Manufacturer’s 10-year guarantee for the quality of the films; Tinting Chicago’s 10-year warranty for the quality of the installation

7 types of finishes of 3M car wrap films:

1. Brushed metal
2. Carbon fiber
3. Gloss
4. Matte
5. Mirror
6. Satin
7. Textured

The best-selling 3M vinyl wrap films in Tinting Chicago shops

Two of the brand’s best-sellers are 3M™ Wrap Film Series 2080 and  3M™ Wrap Film Series 1080. When it comes to color, the Chicagoans prefer black vinyl wrap. 

Here are a few most popular 3M wrap colors among our customers:

• 3M 2080 Matte Black Metallic
• 3M 2080 Gloss Black
• 3M 2080 Satin Black 
• 3M 2080 Black Carbon Fiber 
• 3M 1080 Gloss Anthracite
• 3M 2080 Satin Flip Ghost Pearl
• 3M 1080 Gloss White Aluminum
• 3M 1080 M26 Matte Military Green
• 3M 1080 Gloss Blue Raspberry 
• 3M 1080 Gloss Atomic Teal 

Looking for an Alternative to 3M Vinyl Wrap? Here’s the XPEL Side

If you are interested in transforming the appearance of your car and also desire increased real-world protection, XPEL is also definitely worth considering.

The biggest XPEL alternative is XPEL COLOR PPF. It is not traditional vinyl wrap. It is a colored paint protection film, so it changes the color of the car while also helping protect the paint from road debris, scratches, and daily wear. XPEL says COLOR PPF comes in multiple colors and finishes, and it is an 8 mil film.

Another option is to prioritize protection. Some drivers prefer not to have a complete color change. Their objective is simply to maintain the paint’s appearance for an extended period of time. If that’s the situation, then it would be more logical to choose XPEL’s standard paint protection film. This product is designed to be self-healing and provide protection from rock chips, scratches, and scuffs.

When it comes to achieving a traditional color-change wrap, the 3M 2080 is typically the top choice for comparison among consumers. For added protection with a pop of color, XPEL COLOR PPF is the higher-end choice. If your main concern is preserving the original factory paint, clear XPEL PPF might be the more suitable option.

3M 1080 vs 3M 2080 vs XPEL Color PPF

Not every car needs the same film. Some people want the cleanest gloss. Satin wanted by some. Some people seek enhanced protection for their vehicles because they do a substantial amount of driving, frequently park outdoors, or simply desire to maintain the paint in superior condition.

Contact us, and we will assist you in selecting the most suitable choice for your vehicle, your preferences, and your budget.