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Vehicle wrap warranty

A vehicle wrap comes with two warranties. The shop covers its install, and the two shops below with posted terms give 2 years. The film maker covers the material on its own terms. Neither covers wash damage, crashes, or bad paint under the film.

The terms below come from shops and a film maker that publish them. Each shop writes its own terms. Read the written warranty on your quote before you sign.

Two warranties, two companies

Chicago Fleet Wraps splits it this way (CFW warranty):

Promise	Who gives it	What it covers
Workmanship warranty	The install shop	Lifting, peeling, bubbling, edge failure, and adhesion defects from the install, for 2 years
Material warranty	The film maker	Defects in the film, on the maker's terms. CFW cites 5 years on its Avery Dennison and 3M film
Service life	Nobody	How long the film lasts. CFW gives 5 to 7 years and states this is not a warranty

WrapMasters includes a 2 year workmanship warranty and installs as a 3M Preferred Installer (WrapMasters pricing). NJ Vinyl Wrapz says wrap warranties cover material defects and adhesion failure for a set period, tied to the film maker's terms in many cases (NJ Vinyl Wrapz).

Film maker programs

Avery Dennison runs an ICS Warranty Program with two tiers (Avery Dennison warranty):

ICS Performance Guarantee. Open to all Avery Dennison customers. It covers the film used with other qualified parts, such as a listed printer and ink, as one tested system.
ICS Platinum Warranty. Open to Avery Dennison Specialist Converters and Installers. It is built for each project by special request.

All Avery Dennison Graphics products carry a general product warranty against defects. Ask your shop which tier applies to your job and get it in writing.

We withheld 3M warranty terms. The 3M warranty page blocked our scripted check on Oct 24, 2026, so we could not confirm its year terms. Ask your shop for the current 3M document.

What voids a wrap warranty

Chicago Fleet Wraps lists these exclusions (CFW warranty):

Automatic brush washes, which catch film edges and lift them
Pressure washing at close range on a seam
Collision, vandalism, and road debris
Failing paint or clear coat under the film
Rust, body filler, and fresh paint that has not cured
Holes drilled after install for ladder racks, brackets, or lights
Removal or repair by another shop
Chrome, color shift, and holographic films, which carry shorter maker ratings

Its FAQ adds harsh chemicals and road salt left on the film (CFW FAQ). WrapMasters says faded, repainted, or damaged paint is not covered. NJ Vinyl Wrapz lists improper washing, collisions, vandalism, and fading from skipped care. For care steps, read how long does a vehicle wrap last.

How a claim works

At Chicago Fleet Wraps you call or email with the vehicle, the install date, and photos. It asks for one close photo of the problem, one from about six feet back, and a note on any automatic wash. The shop takes intake photos of the paint before the install, which settles paint questions later (CFW warranty). Take your own photos at pickup.

Questions to ask before you sign

NJ Vinyl Wrapz suggests these (NJ Vinyl Wrapz):

What warranty comes with the material and the install labor?
What vinyl brand do you use, and is it cast or calendared?
Is lamination included?
What voids the warranty?

Add one more: is removal covered, and at what cost? Read vehicle wrap removal cost and vehicle wrap vs paint before you choose.

Pick the design before you pay for it

A warranty covers the install, not a layout you dislike. Settle the design first. Open the free van wrap design tool, type your name, phone, and colors, and see free watermarked previews in 6 styles. Clean files cost $9 for one concept or $29 for the Fleet Pack. Take the file to your shop.

FAQ

What does a vehicle wrap warranty cover? The shop warranty covers install defects such as lifting, peeling, bubbling, and edge failure. Chicago Fleet Wraps and WrapMasters give 2 years. The film maker covers defects in the film on its own terms.

What voids a wrap warranty? Chicago Fleet Wraps lists brush washes, close pressure washing, collisions, vandalism, failing paint, holes drilled after install, and repair by another shop.

Is the wrap lifespan the same as the warranty? No. Chicago Fleet Wraps gives cast vinyl a 5 to 7 year service life and states that number is not a warranty.

How do I file a wrap warranty claim? Contact the shop with the vehicle, install date, and photos. Chicago Fleet Wraps asks for a close photo and one from about six feet back.

Checked 2026-10-24. Prices and policies change. Confirm on the source before you buy.