Design → print → install → done.

Why we wrote this page

Customers want to know what they're signing up for before they commit. "It'll be done when it's done" is the cheap-shop answer. We have a real process, real steps, and a real handoff at each stage that keeps your project moving and keeps you posted.

This page is that process, in detail. If you've never wrapped a vehicle before, this is what you're signing up for. If you've wrapped before at another shop and want to compare, the process below is what a real shop should be able to commit to.

The 7 stages, at a glance

Total customer time investment: ~2.5–3 hours across the project.

Stage 1 — Quote

What happens. You build the job in our Price Builder — 60 seconds, no sales call required. The builder asks four questions (vehicle type, coverage tier, design package, add-ons) and returns a real number. The number on the screen is the number you'd be charged if you signed today. There are no hidden line items added later.

If you prefer to talk through it, call or text (801) 648-9727 (or use our contact form). Our sales team handles the call. It typically runs 10–15 minutes and produces the same number as the Builder.

What's expected from you.

• Vehicle year/make/model and trim
• Photos of the vehicle (any phone snapshot works — front, both sides, rear, helpful but not required)
• Your existing brand assets if you have them (logo file, brand colors, font preferences) — saves time at the design stage
• Any specific must-haves or must-avoids on the design

What's on the IGX side. We confirm vehicle template fit, verify any add-ons (window perf, roof wrap), and lock the scope so design starts on a clean spec. If we need clarification on anything — a non-standard vehicle, an unusual color spec — we'll surface it before quoting, not after.

What can speed it up. Having your logo file ready (vector preferred — .ai or .svg). Knowing your brand colors as Pantone, CMYK, or hex. Being decisive on coverage tier.

What slows it down. No logo file (we'll have to vectorize what you do have, which adds a step). Vague brand direction ("we want it to look professional but, you know, also bold") — we can work with anything, but more specificity at this stage means fewer design rounds later.

Stage 2 — Design

What happens. Our designer opens your project, gathers your assets, and produces the first design iteration on your actual vehicle template (not a generic mockup). You see proofs as PDFs on your phone or email. Up to two iterations and three revision rounds per package.

The iteration structure.

• Iteration 1: First concept. Shows the design direction, color palette, hierarchy, logo placement. Receives revision feedback rounds 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 within the package.
• Iteration 2: Second concept if Iteration 1 didn't land, or refined version of Iteration 1 if you liked the direction but wanted alternates. Receives revision rounds 2.1, 2.2, 2.3.

Most customers don't use all the revisions. The average IGX job uses 4 revisions across both iterations before the design is locked.

Design packages (chosen at quote stage):

• Basic — $250. 1 concept, 3 revisions. The entry tier. You own the design files.
• Standard — $500. 2 concepts, 6 revisions. You own the design files. Default for most commercial jobs.
• Premium — $750. 3 concepts, 9 revisions. For brand-sensitive customers who want to A/B layouts before locking.

What's expected from you.

• Respond to each proof promptly — proofs that sit unread hold up the project
• Provide feedback in writing (email or annotated PDF preferred) so nothing gets lost in translation
• Be decisive at the iteration boundary — switching direction in revision round 1.3 burns more design time than restarting cleanly at Iteration 2

What's on the IGX side. Vehicle template fit verified panel-by-panel. Cut paths drafted. Bleeds set. Print specs proofed. Color profiles applied so what you see on screen approximates what prints. Any AI-source mockups go through our AI-design-to-install workflow.

What can speed it up. Customer responsiveness on each proof round. Clear feedback ("logo bigger, phone number left side, drop the script font") beats abstract feedback ("more dynamic"). Approving Iteration 1 with minor tweaks vs requesting full Iteration 2.

What slows it down. Slow approval cycles. Changing direction mid-iteration. Mid-project additions of new vehicles to the spec — we can do it, but the new vehicle resets the design clock on that vehicle.

Stage 3 — Approval + deposit

What happens. Final design proof signed off. Production files prepped for print. 50% deposit collected. Vehicle install date locked on the calendar.

What's expected from you.

• Approve the final proof in writing (one-click email signoff is fine)
• Pay the 50% deposit. We accept ACH (no fee), card (3% surcharge passed through), or check
• Confirm the install date that works for your business calendar

What's on the IGX side. Files moved from design to production. Print queue scheduled. Vehicle template, panel layout, and cut paths verified one more time before the print job begins.

Locking the design. Once you sign off, the design is locked. Changes after this stage require a small change-order fee ($125/hour design time) because production is already in motion. Get the design right at this stage; don't sign off if you have hesitation.

Stage 4 — Print

What happens. Production prints your design on our in-house Epson S-9170 solvent printer — a top-of-the-line printer chosen for its wide color gamut and shop-to-shop color consistency — in premium Avery Dennison cast vinyl (3M when a job calls for it). Print is laminated with matched cast laminate. Panels are cut, organized by install sequence, and inspected for color accuracy and print defects.

What print involves.

• Print job runs on our in-house solvent printer.
• Lamination cure. Cast laminate cures before handling.
• Cut and panel-prep. Each panel cut to fit, organized in install sequence.
• Quality check, color verification, and any reprints needed before install.

What's expected from you. Nothing. This stage is internal. If there's a question about a specific color or print decision, our production lead will reach out — otherwise you'll hear nothing until Stage 5.

What's on the IGX side. Color verified against the approved proof and against any existing fleet vehicles (for fleet jobs requiring uniformity). Print profile matched to the specific vinyl batch. Any panel-specific notes from the designer (rivet detail, specific edge treatment, fuel-door handling) reviewed by the install team.

What can extend this stage. Specialty material orders (chrome, color-shift, certain mattes) not in regular stock have to wait on distributor delivery. Most jobs run on stocked materials and don't hit this delay.

Stage 5 — Install prep

What happens. You drop the vehicle off at our shop at 2181 W California Ave, Suite 100. We do an intake inspection — paint condition, existing damage, panels we'll need to handle carefully. The vehicle gets a thorough hand wash and IPA wipedown. Mirrors, door handles, fuel door, and any other removable components come off for edge tucking during install.

Drop-off logistics.

• Drop-off window: 8 AM – 6 PM, by appointment
• Bring: keys, any fuel cap caps or specialty hardware, vehicle's title or registration (we copy and return)
• Don't bring: personal items inside the vehicle (we move what's there to a secure area but it's cleaner if the vehicle arrives empty)
• Time on site: 20 minutes for drop-off — sign intake paperwork, walk the vehicle with our install lead, hand off keys

What's expected from you.

• Vehicle delivered with at least quarter tank of fuel (we don't run it during install but if we need to reposition it, low fuel becomes an issue)
• Honest disclosure of any prior damage or repaint work — affects how we handle edge tuck around those panels
• Confirmation of the post-install pickup window

What's on the IGX side. Paint condition photographed (so we have documentation for warranty disputes 5 years from now). Vehicle template re-verified against the actual vehicle (occasionally vehicles vary slightly from template — we adjust). Climate-controlled install bay prepped to 65–75°F.

Stage 6 — Install

What happens. The actual wrap install, hand-installed in our climate-controlled bay. Our lead installer (over a decade of commercial wrap experience) runs the bay. The install team works in the climate-controlled bay, 65–75°F, away from direct sunlight, with proper post-heat tools.

The install sequence on a typical Transit:

• Re-wash and prep: Vehicle re-wash and final IPA wipedown. Rear quarter panels and back doors go first — these are the largest single panels.
• Side panels: Driver and passenger side. Cut around door handle pockets and fuel door (which is currently removed).
• Front panels: Hood and fenders if full wrap, fender accents only if three-quarter. Mirror caps and bumper sections if specified.
• Detail work: Rivet brush + heat gun on every rivet recess. Edge tuck on every wrapped panel edge.
• Post-heat: Across the entire vehicle — focused heat at 230–300°F over every stretched area, rivet, edge, and compound curve. (Why this matters.)
• Reassembly: Reinstall mirrors, door handles, fuel door, and any other removed components. Final inspection.

Variations by coverage. Larger jobs take more time in the bay than smaller ones — a full wrap is the most involved, then three-quarter, then half wrap, then decals. Box trucks and Sprinters scale up with their size, roof height, and wheelbase.

What's expected from you. Nothing. The vehicle is at our shop. If we hit any unexpected issue during install (a panel we didn't anticipate being damaged, a request to adjust a graphic position based on how it looks on the real vehicle), we'll call.

What's on the IGX side. Hand-install only. No automated equipment — every panel is hand-squeegeed, hand-cut, hand-heated, hand-installed in our climate-controlled bay. Climate control held at 65–75°F throughout install.

Stage 7 — Pickup + walkaround

What happens. You return to the shop. We walk the vehicle with you, panel by panel. Every edge is verified. Every graphic placement is checked against the approved proof. Any post-install touch-ups are flagged and handled on the spot if minor. Final payment collected. Vehicle is yours.

The walkaround checklist:

• All edges flush and post-heat-set — no visible lift, no curling
• Every rivet detail tight — no tenting, no cracks
• Color match against approved proof — no visible printing inconsistencies
• All removed components reinstalled (mirrors, handles, fuel door, badges)
• Vehicle exterior cleaned of any install residue
• Photos taken for our records and for your social media if you want them

Final payment. Remaining 50% balance. ACH, card (3% surcharge), or check. Payment is required before the vehicle leaves the bay.

What you take with you.

• The vehicle, freshly wrapped
• A printed wrap care guide (or we email it — your preference) — same content as our wrap care page
• The warranty paperwork — up-to-6-year vinyl, 1-year installation
• Digital photos of the wrapped vehicle if you'd like them for marketing use

Time on site: 30–45 minutes for the walkaround and final payment.

Variants and exceptions

Expedited jobs

Available when the design phase is short — typically when the customer brings a finished design we just need to productionize, or when the job is a single-color color change without design work. Expedite rate: +25% on the design portion of the quote, no premium on materials or install.

Fleet jobs (3+ vehicles)

Run in parallel rather than sequentially. The design system is built once (single source, applied across all vehicles), then vehicles batch through the print stage and install one at a time in the bay — sometimes two if both are decal-only or half wrap.

Multi-vehicle discount applies (see /vehicle-wrap-cost for fleet pricing).

What can speed your project up

1. Have your logo and brand assets ready at quote stage. Vector logo file. Brand colors specified. Font preferences. This trims time off the design phase.

1. Be responsive on design proofs. Each unanswered proof round holds up the project. Customers who answer quickly ship faster.

1. Lock the design at the right iteration. Don't approve Iteration 1 if you're not satisfied — go to Iteration 2. Don't request fundamental changes in revision round 1.3 — start clean at Iteration 2. Iteration boundaries matter.

1. Have install date flexibility. If you can stay flexible on the install date, you fit into our schedule sooner. Tight install windows extend the overall project.

What slows your project down

1. Slow approval cycles. A proof sitting unread holds up the whole project for as long as it sits.

1. Mid-project scope additions. Adding a vehicle, changing coverage tier, swapping the design completely — each resets some portion of the work.

1. Material backorders. Standard cast films are stocked. Specialty finishes (chrome, color-shift, certain custom mattes) sometimes wait on distributor delivery.

1. Vehicle availability. If you can't drop off on the scheduled day, the install slot shifts to the next open one — which can be further out for fleet jobs in busy seasons.

1. AI-source designs requiring heavy reconstruction. We can productionize most AI mockups in the standard design phase, but extreme reconstruction (illustrated characters, complex multi-panel scenes) adds to the design work. We'll tell you up front. (AI-design-to-install detail.)

Frequently asked questions

Q. What does the wrap process involve?

A. A standard single-vehicle commercial wrap moves through 7 stages — quote, design, approval + deposit, print, install prep, install, and pickup. Expedited options are available when the design is ready. Fleet jobs (3+ vehicles) run in parallel, since vehicles batch through the print and install stages. We keep your project moving and keep you posted at every stage.

Q. What does the actual install involve?

A. Most of the project is design and print, not install. The install itself is hand-done in our climate-controlled bay — every panel hand-squeegeed, hand-cut, hand-heated, and post-heat-set. Larger jobs (full wraps, box trucks, Sprinters) take more bay time than smaller ones (three-quarter, half, decals).

Q. Do I need to be on-site during the install?

A. No — drop the vehicle off, leave, return for pickup. Drop-off is a 20-minute appointment. The install runs unattended at our shop. Pickup is a 30–45 minute walkaround.

Q. Can I drop the vehicle off early or pick it up late?

A. Yes within reason. We can hold a vehicle for a day or two after install if your schedule doesn't line up — the bay has limited overnight space, so longer holds need to be arranged in advance. Same for early drop-off; if our bay is free, we'll start install prep early.

Q. What if the install runs over?

A. It rarely does, but if it runs past the scheduled pickup, we cover any rental car cost while we finish. Causes of overrun are typically discovered damage on the vehicle that requires panel re-prep, or specialty material we had to source mid-install. Both are infrequent and we communicate with you immediately if they come up.

Q. Can I see my design before I pay the deposit?

A. You see the design proofs before locking design, but the deposit is collected before we start design work. This is industry-standard — design is a real cost we bear, and unpaid design work is the failure mode wrap shops go out of business on. The deposit protects both sides; it's refundable if we can't reach a design you approve within the iterations included in your package.

Q. What if I don't like my design?

A. You use additional revisions or escalate to a second iteration within your package. If you've exhausted all iterations and revisions in your design package and we still haven't landed it, we'll have a conversation: continue at hourly design rate ($125/hr), upgrade to a larger package and credit what you've paid, or end the project with a partial refund. We don't print designs customers don't love.

Q. Can I pause my project mid-design?

A. Yes — projects can pause for up to 30 days at the design stage with no penalty. Past 30 days we may need to reschedule your install slot. Projects paused at print or install stage incur restart costs ($200–$500) because we have to re-prep work that was mid-flight.

Related reading

• Vehicle wrap cost in Salt Lake City — pricing for every coverage tier and vehicle type
• Wrap materials hub — what we install and why
• Wrap coverage explained — full, three-quarter, half, partial
• AI-design-to-install — when you bring an AI mockup, this is what happens between Stages 1 and 3
• About IGX — the team running this process

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