SKU: GMP25/PET

Glossy Metallic Tanzanite Blue Vinyl Wrap

Price
$659

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: 4.4 / 5 from 26 reviews.

Customer photo review of Glossy Metallic Tanzanite Blue Vinyl Wrap

Love the color , definitely a go to if your going a dark blue /purple its definitely a game changer. @07gera on tiktok going to post more videos of it, check it out!

Customer photo review of Glossy Metallic Tanzanite Blue Vinyl Wrap

My Chevy Malibu the clear coat did not holdup on the hood and roof so I chose to vinyl wrap it. I am very pleased with the outcome. Only complaint wish colors could be match to the original color of vehicles, other than that happy with vinyl frog wrap and colors are beautiful. I imagine in the future I will do the rest of the vehicle in the same color.

Customer photo review of Glossy Metallic Tanzanite Blue Vinyl Wrap

Very easy to work with! And colour is absolutely fantastic. The air release properties got put to good use aha. Having never wrapped a car before it was a bit leaning process. Took me 6 full days to finish this off. And here’s my results:

Customer photo review of Glossy Metallic Tanzanite Blue Vinyl Wrap

The wrap was really easy to work with would definitely recommend and it’s good quality and good price.

Customer photo review of Glossy Metallic Tanzanite Blue Vinyl Wrap

Great colour

Customer photo review of Glossy Metallic Tanzanite Blue Vinyl Wrap

Aloha, I’m still finishing up but so far I’m liking how it’s turning out. I’m new to doing a wrap, but after watching videos on YouTube on how to do it, it really helped. The color is amazing and it went on so nice. Can’t wait to finish it.

Customer photo review of Glossy Metallic Tanzanite Blue Vinyl Wrap

We did a gtr in this vinyl also we love vinyl frog it works the best!!! We use it for everything @wildwrappingcompany

Customer photo review of Glossy Metallic Tanzanite Blue Vinyl Wrap

Did a Supra Mk4 with this vinyl I love vinyl frog!! I use them for all my projects at my business @wildwrappingcompany

Customer photo review of Glossy Metallic Tanzanite Blue Vinyl Wrap

I looks good 👍

Customer video review of Glossy Metallic Tanzanite Blue Vinyl Wrap

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Customer photo review of Glossy Metallic Tanzanite Blue Vinyl Wrap

I was a little surprised with the color. Imita more purple than blue. Specially at night or under lights. The pictures don’t really show the true color it looks blue in pictures but it looks more purple in real life… I wanted it for the dark blue royal color. Definitely not what I was expecting from the color. Quality of the material is pretty good. You have to be careful because it leaves marks creases easily. So don’t heat up too much. Over all the installation was pretty smooth. I will definitely use this wraps again but double check the color before I commit!!

Customer video review of Glossy Metallic Tanzanite Blue Vinyl Wrap

This is an Addition to my previous review here’s some angles of the wrap that you can find on my insta @vipkry

Customer photo review of Glossy Metallic Tanzanite Blue Vinyl Wrap

Looks amazing always love vinyl frog!

Customer photo review of Glossy Metallic Tanzanite Blue Vinyl Wrap

Paid to have it installed but, LOVE the color its purple/ deep blue depending on the lighting conditions!

Customer photo review of Glossy Metallic Tanzanite Blue Vinyl Wrap

The wrap was very forgiving and the color looks amazing!

Customer photo review of Glossy Metallic Tanzanite Blue Vinyl Wrap

Had some rear bumper damage to my tanzanite blue 440i due to being rear ended. I opted for an insurance payout and purchased a bumper on my own to deal with it at a later date, as I was pretty busy with work at the time. Tried taking my bumper to be painted but body shops gave me a hard time because it wasn’t their part or whatever, there all hungry for insurance money. Anyways I stumbled across vinylfrog and saw that they had a tanzanite wrap so I took a shot in the dark and ordered it. I’ve always been technically inclined so it took a solid weekend to wrap the new bumper and the top of my trunk. Literally my first time wrapping. Frustrating yes , but you’ll figure out your method and approach, watch a ton of YouTube videos you’ll be fine. While it is slightly off from original color, it somehow works very well to be honest. Glad I decided to wrap it honestly, I’ve never really liked letting shops work on my car if it’s something I can do on my own. Take a shot in the dark, you’ll be happy you did.

Customer photo review of Glossy Metallic Tanzanite Blue Vinyl Wrap

Good stuff

Customer photo review of Glossy Metallic Tanzanite Blue Vinyl Wrap

Looks great awesome product!!!

Na

I want to return and there’s no one answering me.

definetly looks awesome just a little more purple than i thought it was going to be

Never responded to my email about returning the wrap, now I’ve spent 600 dollars for nothing. Don’t waste your money.

Ty

Perfect

Awesome color the first time I wrap my car. vinyl came super scratched sadly !

This color is amazing! My installer said he's used every manufacturer of vinyl wraps and this outperforms all of them. It's better than 3m and the depth of this blue makes it look better than paint. I'm a real person making a real review. I put this blue on my RR and I'm a thousand percent happy with the outcome. So glad my installer suggested I look at your colors.

Product Description

Glossy Metallic Tanzanite Blue Vinyl Wrap is a gloss metallic navy blue car wrap named after a stone that shows blue from one angle and violet from another, and the film does the same thing. At rest it sits close to black. In flat, diffuse light the violet comes forward and whole panels read indigo. Under direct sun it goes the other way, brightening to royal blue with a sapphire band along the highlight while the violet retreats into the shadows. Most metallic film asks for sunshine to look its best. This one is at its most distinctive on an overcast afternoon.

Features and Specifications

  • Color: Tanzanite Blue
  • Finish: Glossy Metallic
  • Sizes available: 5ft x 3.28ft, 10ft, 16ft, 33ft, 49ft, and 59ft
  • Packaging: Roll
  • Stretchability: Medium stretchable, up to 30%
  • Durability: Long-lasting, high-performance, and durable
  • Material: Eco-friendly, non-toxic, high-grade polymeric vinyl
  • Protection: Waterproof, heat-resistant, and UV-resistant
  • Adhesive: Pressure-sensitive, robust acrylic adhesive, easy to reposition and slide
  • Installation: Equipped with air-release channels for bubble-free installation
  • 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

Recommended Uses

▲ Standard Size & Appearance

Classification Unit Spec Remark
Thickness Top protected film um 36±2% PET
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% 5ft
Length mm 1800+1% 59ft

 

Physical properties 

▲ General Properties

Features Test Method Results
Release force
N/25mm
Temperature 25℃ and Humidity 50% 0.35
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 120
Shelf life stored in +15°C to +20°C, relative humidity 50%, in original package, away from direct sunlight, clean and dry place 2 years
Application temperature  / +20℃ to +30℃
Service Temperature / -50℃ to +110℃
Time Limits  Must use it within 3 months after receiving the wrap film. 3 months
Durability Vertical exposure 2 years
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 gunmagnetsglovesIR thermometer, IR heater.
Application method: Standard methods for calendered 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!

We will peel off the protection layer before shipment if your order is 1m,3m or 5m in order to make the vinyl good for shipping.