We change the car’s colour with film, without painting; the factory paint stays underneath. A full wrap costs from 8 000 zł (Oracal 951 film) and usually takes 5–10 working days; the roof or bonnet alone — from 800 zł.
We choose the colour on samples on your car, the quote is free. Wrapping a car with film also protects the original paint: the film can later be removed without damaging the factory coating.
A full wrap of the body with cast film changes the car’s colour in a few days and does not touch the factory paint. The film can be removed and the car returns to its original colour, which is why car wrapping in Kraków also works for a leased car.
For colour change with vinyl we use only cast films: Avery Dennison, 3M, KPMF, Hexis, Oracal. Cast film is thin, flexible and has shape memory, so it lies over body lines, bumpers and mirrors without stress and does not pull back from the edges. Calendered films are thicker, stiffer and cheaper — they suit advertising graphics on flat surfaces, but are not suitable for a full wrap of the body.
We choose the colour on site, at the studio at ul. Powstańców 20 in Kraków. We hold the samples directly against your car — in the hall and in daylight — because the same film can look different on a light and a dark paint and on different body shapes. We wrap passenger cars; we do not do advertising graphics on vans or company fleets.
Besides the shade, you choose the surface texture. It changes the character of the car more than the colour alone, and each finish copes with everyday use differently.
A semi-gloss between matte and gloss. It suits most cars, gives no harsh reflections in the sun and is easier to keep clean than full matte.
A surface without reflections, on which the body lines are more clearly visible. It is washed only by hand and with a product for matte surfaces; matte is not polished or waxed.
It most resembles factory paint, and you can choose any shade. In everyday use it is the least demanding finish and the simplest to care for.
A metallic texture with a visible brushing direction. On the whole body it looks very strong, so we most often put it on the roof, bonnet, mirrors and details.
A film whose shade shifts depending on the angle of the light — for example from purple to green, or from navy to copper. It is one of the more expensive films and harder to apply: the whole car has to be wrapped in one direction.
A structured film imitating the weave of carbon fibre. It looks best as an accent: the roof, spoiler, diffuser, mirrors or interior elements, combined with a matte or satin base colour.
We show the full palette on sample boards at the studio. Manufacturers change shades every season, so we confirm the availability of a specific colour before accepting the job.
We work in our own studio at ul. Powstańców 20 in Kraków.
We look at the car, check the paint condition and any traces of earlier repairs, hold the samples directly against the body and agree the scope: the whole car or selected elements. At this stage we give the date and a binding quote.
We wash the car, do chemical and mechanical decontamination, and finally degrease the surface. Under film every grain of dirt is visible, so the preparation takes longer than it seems.
We remove door handles, lamps, seals, trims and, if needed, bumpers, so that the film is wrapped around the edges instead of ending in plain view. We cut the film outside the car or with a cutting tape; we do not work with a knife on the paint.
We heat-set the film to fix its shape over the body lines, refit the elements and check the car under several light settings. At handover we give care rules and a photo record.
Both give a new colour, but they affect the factory paint, the waiting time for the car and its value on resale differently.
The film is removed in full and the car returns to its factory colour. After painting, it is not possible to return to the original coating.
The film lies on the paint and, for the whole period of use, shields it from UV, insects and fine dirt. Painting requires sanding the factory coating.
A car with its factory paint kept is easier to sell and safer at return to the leasing company. Traces of painting show up on every paint-thickness measurement.
Wrapping the whole car usually takes 5–10 working days. Proper painting of the whole body usually takes several weeks in a workshop.
With film you can get satin, matte, brushed chrome, carbon and colour-shift. Some of these effects can be achieved with paint only at high cost, and some cannot be reproduced at all.
When the body has panel damage that has to be repaired and repainted anyway. Film will not hide dents or deep scratches — it reproduces the shape of the surface underneath.
Starting prices for the most often ordered scopes. We confirm the final amount after inspecting the car. Protection of the paint from stones is provided by PPF film, we apply the window film as part of window tinting.
Whole body, usually 5–10 working days
A single body element
Rear or front, different degrees of tint. At the client’s own risk: heavily tinted headlights and brake lights may not pass the technical inspection.
Add to this the size and shape of the body (an estate or SUV needs more material than a hatchback, sharp body lines mean more work), the condition of the paint and the number of dismantled elements. That is why we don’t give prices by phone: we calculate the amount for your car after a free inspection. If the paint needs correction first, we tell you before accepting the job.
We have gathered the studio’s other services and starting prices in one place — see the full price list. We issue VAT invoices.
You don’t have to wrap the whole car. A roof in gloss or matte black, or a bonnet in carbon — from 800 zł netto (brutto 989 zł); mirrors and trims are priced separately. It is a quick way to change the look: a roof or bonnet is usually done in 1 day.
Vinyl film (Oracal 951, 3M 1080) changes the colour and protects the paint from UV and fine dirt — the most popular choice, from 8 000 zł netto (brutto 9 849 zł) for the whole car. Coloured PPF film Brawix is thicker: it combines a colour change with protection against chips like clear PPF, from 18 900 zł netto (brutto 23 249 zł). Carbon and chrome 3M films — from 19 700 zł netto (brutto 24 239 zł).
For a car with Polish plates, a colour change does not need to be reported: the registration certificate and the CEPiK register have no colour field, so there is no penalty either.
A leased car requires the finance company’s consent, and you report the change to your AC insurer if it asks about the colour or the contract requires it.
We give a warranty of up to 10 years on film wrapping.
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A full colour change usually takes a few working days — the car stays with us for the time it takes to remove panels, apply the film and do the final inspection. We give you the exact date after seeing the car, since it depends on the body shape, the number of panels removed and the type of film. Wrapping a single element, like the roof or bonnet, takes much less time.
No. Premium cast wrap film has an adhesive designed for car paint, and with correct application and removal it doesn't damage the factory coating. While it's on, it also shields the paint from UV radiation, insects and minor dirt. The only risk is where the paint was previously poorly repaired or is lifting off the metal — we point out spots like that before starting the job.
Not on Polish plates. The Polish registration certificate (dowód rejestracyjny) and the CEPiK register have no colour field, so the 30-day notice rule in Article 78(2)(2) of the Road Traffic Act does not cover a colour change, and there is no fine for it. A leased car needs the leasing company's consent (Article 709¹⁰ of the Civil Code). Tell your insurer if it asked about the colour or the policy requires you to report changes (Article 815 of the Civil Code). On foreign plates your home country's rules apply: UK owners must update the V5C, and Polish police can retain a foreign document that no longer matches the car. We issue a certificate of the service performed together with photo documentation. Details and sources: changing your car's colour in Poland.
Usually six to ten years, with a good-quality cast film and reasonable use. Durability is most affected by garaging, sun exposure, hand washing instead of brush car washes, and quickly removing bird droppings and insects. Matte and satin films need a bit more care than gloss ones.
Yes, and it's one of the most common reasons customers choose film over painting. The film doesn't affect the factory coating, so before returning the car it can be removed and the car handed back in its original colour. Before the work starts you need the leasing company's consent (Article 709¹⁰ of the Civil Code): ask for it in writing or by email. Tell your insurer if it asked about the colour or the policy requires it. We issue a VAT invoice.
Yes. We very often wrap just the roof, bonnet, mirrors, trim or chrome elements — it's a quick way to change a car's character without a full wrap. We also do lamp tinting with film, at the customer's own risk: heavily tinted headlights and brake lights may fail the vehicle inspection.
Yes. A ceramic coating designed for wrap film makes washing easier, reduces dirt build-up and protects the surface from UV radiation. On matte and satin films we use products that don't raise the gloss. The coating can be applied right after the car is wrapped.
Come to the studio with your car — we’ll hold the film samples against the body, check the paint condition and give you a specific price and date. The inspection and the quote are free and don’t commit you to anything.
Mon–Sat 9:00–19:00, visits by prior booking · ul. Powstańców 20, Kraków
