Just before Thanksgiving we rolled out several vehicle wraps but this one topped the list. A real tank for Armored Ink Tattoo to compliment the company and catch eyes everywhere it goes!

Constructed from self taken HDR photos this tank will be one to mess with. The real task was fitting all of the elements onto a Volkswagen Jetta and making sure that the tank treads and graphics would flow around the vehicle well. Having a photography background definitely helped us since we took all the photos ourselves and were able to process and clip any parts needed.

Enjoy the real tank vehicle wrap pictures below and remember who made the best tank wrap around! You can get your own vehicle wrap quote by using the menu above or clicking here.

Don't hire a wrap shop for your vehicle wrap

These days, with technology and the amount of large format printer manufacturers out there anyone can buy a vehicle wrap printer. The problem is that now that printers are more affordable you get every Dick and Jane financing low grade printers to open a wrap shop with no graphic design experience.

If you are looking to purchase a vehicle wrap be sure to find a company that has a graphic design background and a solid internal portfolio. We like to say internal portfolio because many wrap shops get art from their clients and just do the print/install work. You might see amazing clients in their 'external' profile but nothing impressive that they have designed themselves. It is very important that your future vehicle wrap company has their own designers on staff and understated how much bad design can effect your image.

Look around online at vehicle wrap images you like | 1

If you are thinking about getting a vehicle wrap you should spend some time looking around the Internet for images of wraps that fit your style. There are tons of vehicle wrap companies out there and a wide range of styles that can be created. Don't mistake looking for images as copying another companies style, but get inspired and collect some images you like so your designer can have an idea on what you are looking for. This will save both you and your future vehicle wrap designer time and money.

Research vehicle wrap companies around your area | 2

There are more then likely multiple vehicle wrap companies near your city that you can look up online or visit their location for info. It's best to check out several shops that offer vehicle wraps and meet with the designers so you can get a feel for what they are capable of. After all, they will be essentially creating a brand for your company that will represent you to potential new clients. If you found a reputable wrap company but aren't quite sure if they can design what you want, you can have anyone qualified design your wrap and have the files or prints shipped to someone nearby for installation.

Don't go cheap when it comes to vehicle wraps | 3

Everyone is always looking for the best deal on vehicle wraps. With years of experience in the industry we have seen low cost wraps, medium priced and higher priced vehicle wraps from many companies. The end result with the cheapest vehicle wrap is always the same: Premature fading, cracking and peeling. Why? Vehicle wraps that are printed on cheaper printers with lower grade materials simply don't last. Vehicle wrap companies often buy less expensive large format printers to save money and get their foot in the door. The problem is that these entry level printers are not meant to create high quality graphics and when installed will fail much faster. Paying a little bit more to a reputable company will extend your vehicle wraps life and prevent possible paint damage that cheaper materials can cause.

Market your brand or product well | 4

We've all seen wraps that look really cool but can't be read. When getting a vehicle wrap stay true to what you are trying to market and lay all focus on that. Vehicle wraps are a great investment that provide the most impressions per cost but you must brand well. Don't get carried away and cram a bunch of text on your wrap that can only be read at 2 feet away. Keeping it simple is a key to design that often gets overlooked when creating vehicle wraps. Think big because the easier your wrap is to comprehend, the more potential leads you might get.

Clean your vehicle prior to dropping off | 5

The day prior to getting your fresh new vehicle wrap installed be sure to wash your vehicle! Most graphic shops will charge you an extra fee if you drop off a dirty vehicle. More importantly, bringing a dirty vehicle will delay the vehicle wrap installation process. Wash the vehicle with a non waxed based soap or baby shampoo and be sure NOT to wax the vehicle. Dry the vehicle when you are finished and try to avoid dirt roads etc before delivering it to your wrap company. Make sure you wash the vehicle the day before and not right before you bring it in for your wrap because that will give it sufficient time to dry. Doing this will keep the installation of your new wrap on track and make the shop you are taking it to very happy!

After some work we have finally replaced our old Awthentik website with this fresh new website design. Our goal was to simplify the site design and structure it so that users could find information more easily. Our last website had a good web lifespan and ranked very well on google along with bringing us business from all over the world. We will be updating vehicle wrap portfolios and some misc things on the site but until then we hope you all enjoy this new vehicle wrap and design site. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

AwthentiK Graphics- a design company

Trailer wraps are an excellent way to promote your business in a cost effective manner. A trailer is essentially a moving billboard to any motorists going and coming from their place of work, home or even on vacation. With the right graphic design your trailer could be working to pay your bills and attract businesses that you might not have reached with other forms of advertising.

If you haven't had a chance to browse our website here are some images trailer wraps that might inspire you to take a step into large format advertising.

AwthentiK Graphics is a vehicle wrap and graphic design specialist that prides itself in creating rich affordable means of advertising. Our cutting edge authentic means of marketing tactics will get your business traffic and new potential client leads. When you think graphics, think Awthentik™.

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