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Candy Metallic Dark Gray Blue wrap roll
Candy Metallic Dark Gray Blue wrap roll
Porsche wrapped in Candy Metallic Dark Gray Blue vinyl wrap.
Porsche wrapped in Candy Metallic Dark Gray Blue vinyl wrap.
Mercedes-Benz wrapped in Candy Metallic Dark Gray Blue vinyl wrap.
Mercedes-Benz wrapped in Candy Metallic Dark Gray Blue vinyl wrap.
Candy Metallic Dark Gray Blue car wrap.
Candy Metallic Dark Gray Blue car wrap.
Candy Metallic Dark Gray Blue car wrap.
Candy Metallic Dark Gray Blue car wrap.
Chevrolet Camaro wrapped in Candy Metallic Dark Gray Blue vinyl wrap.
Chevrolet Camaro wrapped in Candy Metallic Dark Gray Blue vinyl wrap.
Honda Civic wrapped in Candy Metallic Dark Gray Blue vinyl wrap.
Honda Civic wrapped in Candy Metallic Dark Gray Blue vinyl wrap.
Candy Metallic Dark Gray Blue car wrap.
Candy Metallic Dark Gray Blue car wrap.
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SKU: CMP11/PET

Candy Metallic Dark Gray Blue Vinyl Wrap

Price
$669

Size: 5ft x 59ft

How Much Vinyl Is Need To Wrap Different Type Of Vehicles


When you order vinyl wrap without knowing how much you need, you risk running short before finishing or wasting money on excess material. The exact amount depends on your car’s size, shape, and body style.

Most cars need 50–100 feet (15–30 meters) of vinyl for a complete wrap. Compact hatchbacks use less material, while larger sedans and SUVs require more.

How Much Vinyl You Need - Quick Guide

The table below shows the average vinyl length needed to wrap common car types using a 60-inch (1.52 m) roll. 

Car Type Vinyl Needed (Feet) Equivalent (Meters) Notes
Micro Car 25–30 ft 7–9 m Very small vehicles such as Smart Fortwo or Kei cars.
Mini Car 40–50 ft 12–15 m Compact city cars like the Mini Cooper or Fiat 500.
Compact / Small Hatchback 50–55 ft 15–17 m Popular models such as the Honda Fit or Toyota Yaris.
Coupe 50–60 ft 15–18 m Two-door vehicles with wider panels and sporty designs.
Mid-Size Sedan 60–65 ft 18–20 m Cars such as the Toyota Camry or Tesla Model 3.
Full-Size Sedan 65–80 ft 20–25 m Larger sedans with extended sides and roofs.
Hatchback 55–65 ft 17–20 m Compact models with rear hatches, e.g., VW Golf, Civic Hatchback.
Wagon 60–75 ft 18–23 m Longer body designs with extended rear sections.
Sports Car 55–75 ft 17–23 m Low, wide cars with complex curves and flared fenders.
Small SUV / Crossover 65–80 ft 20–25 m Compact SUVs with moderate height and curved body panels.
Large SUV / 4WD 80–100 ft 25–30 m Higher body panels and larger bumpers; requires more vinyl.
Pickup Truck 75–90 ft 23–27 m Includes tailgate, bed sides, and wheel arches.
Van 90–110 ft 27–33 m Large, flat panels ideal for commercial and branding wraps.


Pro Tip: Always order 10–20% extra vinyl to allow for overlaps, stretching, and trimming, especially if you’re wrapping at home or working with curved panels.

Partial Wraps

A partial wrap covers only selected areas of a car instead of the entire surface. Common choices include the hood, roof, trunk, bumpers, mirrors, or side stripes. Partial wraps are ideal if you want to add custom accents, branding, or a two-tone finish without committing to a full wrap.

On average, a partial wrap uses about 30–50% of the material needed for a full wrap. That means you’ll typically need 20–50 feet (6–15 meters) of vinyl, depending on your car’s size and the number of panels you choose to wrap. Always measure each section carefully and add a small margin for trimming and alignment to avoid running short.

Factors That Affect Vinyl Usage

The numbers above give reliable estimates, but your exact vinyl needs can vary. Several factors influence how much material you should order:

  • Car Size and Design: Larger cars and vehicles with complex body lines require more vinyl. Curved panels, wide bumpers, and detailed edges increase surface area and trimming needs.
  • Wrap Type: A full wrap covers every painted surface, while a partial wrap only includes select areas such as the hood, roof, or accents. Naturally, partial wraps use less material.
  • Film Finish and Stretch: Different vinyl finishes vary in flexibility. Textured, metallic, and carbon-fiber wraps are thicker and less stretchable, which may increase waste during application.
  • Installer Skill: Professional installers use vinyl efficiently, while beginners should plan an additional 10–15% to allow for mistakes or trimming.
  • Body Accessories: Spoilers, mirrors, side skirts, and bumpers add extra surface area. Measure these parts separately to ensure full coverage.

How to Calculate Vinyl for Your Car

If you want a more precise estimate, use this simple method:

  1. Measure your car’s length and average height in meters.
  2. Multiply the two numbers to estimate total surface area.
  3. Divide the result by 1.52 (the standard roll width in meters).
  4. Add 10–20% for overlaps, curves, and trimming.

Example:
A sedan measuring 4.7 m long and 1.4 m high →
4.7 × 1.4 = 6.58 m² ÷ 1.52 ≈ 4.3 m of film per side.
Double that for both sides, then add the roof, hood, and bumpers for a total of about 18–20 meters.

Practical Tips for a Smooth Wrap

  • Choose high-quality vinyl. Premium brands like Vinyl Frog offer consistent thickness and reliable adhesive performance.
  • Prepare the workspace. Wrap in a clean, dust-free area to avoid bubbles and debris.
  • Plan before cutting. Lay out each panel to reduce waste and ensure precise alignment.
  • Allow curing time. Give the wrap 24–48 hours before washing or exposing it to extreme conditions.
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Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.7 / 5 from 17 reviews.

Customer video review of Candy Metallic Dark Gray Blue Vinyl Wrap

Overall I really liked the vinyl, it took me about an hour to get used to the thickness of it, I was used to 2mil, but once I played with it and got used to it. The outcome was awesome!

Paul G. 5/5 Verified

Candy Metallic Dark Gray Blue Vinyl Wrap

Store owner replied: We're delighted the film met your expectations. Thanks for taking the time to share your review.

Customer photo review of Candy Metallic Dark Gray Blue Vinyl Wrap

I’m extremely disappointed with the quality of this wrap material. I’ve worked with a variety of vinyl brands, and this is by far the worst I’ve used. The film does not lay properly, especially in areas that require any amount of stretch. It consistently lifts and peels back, even after proper prep, heat, and multiple attempts to set it. This isn’t an installation issue, it’s a material failure. The vinyl lacks the conformability and adhesive performance expected for vehicle wraps. Because of this, the final result is not acceptable, and I’m now in a position where I may have to redo the entire job at my own expense. I’ve documented the issues with photos and will be reaching out directly, but this level of quality is not something I can stand behind as a professional installer. I’m requesting a resolution, whether that’s a replacement roll of higher-quality material or reimbursement. I take pride in my work, and this product made it impossible to deliver the standard I aim for.

Makiya M. 1/5 Verified

Candy Metallic Dark Gray Blue Vinyl Wrap

Store owner replied: Dear Makiya, Thank you for sharing your feedback and photos. We understand your frustration and take your concerns seriously. From the images, it appears that some areas—especially tight corners and capped edges—show signs of overstretching, which can affect metallic films like Candy Metallic. Proper inlays, relief cuts, and edge preparation usually help prevent these issues. To resolve this quickly, please reach out to our support team directly at jeniffer@vinylfrog.com so we can review your case and find the best solution. We truly appreciate your professionalism and want to make this right.

Customer photo review of Candy Metallic Dark Gray Blue Vinyl Wrap

Love the colors in your catalog, and the ease of installation. The adhesive is aggressive enough to stay put, but still can be repositioned. Worked surprising well in deep complex channels. Allen, @TheWrapDepartment

Allen L. 5/5 Verified

Candy Metallic Dark Gray Blue Vinyl Wrap

Customer photo review of Candy Metallic Dark Gray Blue Vinyl Wrap

Absolutely amazing wrap ! 2ed order from vinyl frog ! As a beginner on my own this wrap is so easy to work with and just an amazing color! Can’t wait to order more in the future!

Mia P. 5/5

Candy Metallic Dark Gray Blue Vinyl Wrap

Store owner replied: Wow! These images are stunning! Thank you for sharing and for appreciating our product's quality and the color. Remember to tag @vinylfrog_official on Instagram so we can repost your amazing ride!

Customer photo review of Candy Metallic Dark Gray Blue Vinyl Wrap

First Time Wrapping And It Honestly Came Out Really Good . Good Quality Material And Pretty Simple To Work With . I Love How The Color Looks Different Depending On The Lighting !

Armando D. 5/5

Candy Metallic Dark Gray Blue Vinyl Wrap

Store owner replied: Nice pictures!! Thank you!

Customer photo review of Candy Metallic Dark Gray Blue Vinyl Wrap

Lighting on this color plays a huge part. Love the color and I’m satisfied with the look unsure on the quality of how long it will last in Arizona.

Kirsten L. 5/5 Verified

Candy Metallic Dark Gray Blue Vinyl Wrap

Store owner replied: Great to hear that you like the color. From the picture, we can see you did a great job for the wrapping.

Customer photo review of Candy Metallic Dark Gray Blue Vinyl Wrap

Color is great But if this is your first time wrapping a car Good luck! I wouldn’t get it if your new to wrapping but if you have wrapped a car b4 then this color and wrap is doable Just a heads up this wrap is really tacky 3m or Avery goes on way easier But overall colors is great and only thing I would complain about is that how they ship it was trash. Box was bent and plastic. Stan was cracked and had so much moisture inside. Other than that it was great

Justin G. 4/5 Verified

Candy Metallic Dark Gray Blue Vinyl Wrap

Store owner replied: Thank you for your strong support to our store. With your encouragement, we will make more products. Welcome to the our store next time.

Customer photo review of Candy Metallic Dark Gray Blue Vinyl Wrap

Great quality vinyl, this was my first full wrap job and the vinyl was so easy to work and so forgiving! Will be getting more vinyl to do more of my vehicles!

Derek Q. 5/5 Verified

Candy Metallic Dark Gray Blue Vinyl Wrap

Not got round to wrapping it yet and you want a review already lol. Looks nice though.

Erin C. 5/5 Verified

Candy Metallic Dark Gray Blue Vinyl Wrap

Store owner replied: Thanks for the feedback, Erin! We totally get it—life can get busy! 😊 We're glad to hear the Candy Metallic Dark Gray Blue wrap looks good so far. When you're ready to start your project, we’d love to hear how it turns out. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions along the way. Happy wrapping!

Product Description

Candy Metallic Dark Gray Blue vinyl wrap is a powder blue car wrap with a grey cast, a soft, muted steel blue under a pearl gloss. Despite the name, it reads light rather than dark, closer to a heritage powder blue than a navy.

The pearl keeps it understated. In flat light it sits as a soft grey-blue, direct light lifts it toward a cleaner powder blue while shade greys it down, so it shifts in brightness more than in hue. It's the calm, factory-looking blue in the range rather than a loud or dark one, which is part of why it sits so well on classic and sports-car shapes. Over the color sits a 36-micron PET top layer that gives the gloss its depth.

Features And Specifications

  • Color: Gray Blue
  • Finish: Smooth, candy metallic
  • Sizes available: 5ft x 3.3ft, 10ft, 16ft, 33ft, 49ft, and 59ft
  • Packaging: Roll
  • Durability: High-performance, durable, and environmentally friendly
  • Material: Premium quality polymeric vinyl with long-lasting adhesion
  • Protection: Waterproof, heat-resistant, and UV-resistant
  • Adhesive: Acrylic-based, robust, easy to slide and reposition
  • Installation: Equipped with air-release channels for bubble-free application
  • Maintenance: Easy to apply and clean

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Structure

Our products are composed of 4 layers, starting from the outer edge is 1st layer that is to protects the underneath vinyl and is called the protection layer. After that, the high-grade polymeric vinyl is supported with pressure-sensitive acrylic adhesive. Lastly, there is a layer of High Quality 130um Plastic Liner.

Material

  • High Grade Polymeric Calendared Vinyl Film
  • Fashionable, Stunning Color
  • With Air Release Channel
  • Bubble-free Application
  • Slideable; Repositionable

Medium Stretchable

The Maximum is 30 %


Functions

▲ Standard Size & Appearance
Classification Unit Spec Remark
Thickness Top protected film um 36±2% PET/PVC
Surface materials um 120±2% High-grade PVC-Polymeric
Glue um 30±2% High-quality Solvent-based
Plastic liner um 130±2%(plastic) －
Surface － Opaque －
Width mm 1520±0. 01% －
Length mm 1800+1% －

 

Physical properties 

▲ General Properties

Features Test Method Results
Release force
N/25mm		 25℃ and 50% 0.12
Initial tack
g/25mm		 under 26℃ and 64%, GB31125-2014 1360
Peel Strength
N/25mm		 25℃and 42%, GB/T2792-1998 7.05
Holding power(h) 25℃ and 50%, GB/T4851-1998 72.09
Shelf life stored in +10°C to +20°C, relative humidity 50%, in original package, away from direct sunlight, clean and dry place 2 years
Time Limits  Must use it within 3 Months after you receive the wrap film 3 Months
Application temperature / +20℃ to +30℃
Aging Test 1 7 days under 65°C No adhesive residue with heat
Aging Test 2 10 days under 65°C No adhesive residue without heat
Shrinkage / less than 4%

 

Recommended application tools:  Squeegee, buffer, knife, masking tape, heat gun, magnets, gloves, IR thermometer, IR heater.
Application method: Standard methods for calendared films. No overstretching and overheating and Post heating is necessary.
Post-heating temperature: 110°C flat surfaces, 130°C curves, and overlaps
Aftercare: PH neutral, Avoid wax or solvents

CAUTION!
The images, colors, and finishes on the screen are approximate. For the real representation of the product always check the color swatch.

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