Vinyl car wraps provide a barrier of protection that will keep your vehicle’s original paint job pristine for years. How many? The expected performance life of a quality vinyl wrap is between 5 and 7 years if properly maintained. “Performance life” refers to the length of time the wrap will look good and stay adhered to your vehicle. This means your car will have a barrier of protection for the better part of a decade after installation. Of course, there are some factors that can affect the lifespan of the vinyl wrap installed on your car.

Polished chrome and high-performance luxury vehicles have gone hand-in-hand for decades, and perhaps much, much longer. Almost as long as cars have been on the road, automakers have used chrome accents to make their vehicles pop and stand out from the competition. In time, drivers began adding their own aftermarket chrome accents to give their vehicles more aesthetic flare. But only recently have drivers been able to go beyond chrome accents and transform their rides into fully chromed-out chariots.

Carbon fiber and high-performance exotic vehicles go hand-in-hand. In addition to the sleek, racecar-inspired look or carbon fiber, many drivers prefer this space-age material for its weight-reducing properties. Carbon fiber parts can weigh significantly less than similar parts made from sheet metal, steel, and even plastic, which translates to a lighter, faster car.

Few things look better on a car than dark, sexy window tint; unfortunately, few things look worse than bubbled window tint. While it’s true that some bubbles are normal after installation and will likely go away on their own over time, some bubbles caused by poor installation or poor quality film may never go away. Here are some things to know about window tint bubbles.