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How To Identify PET vs. PVC Vehicle Wraps?
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Perhaps car enthusiasts wonder: How do you tell PET wraps apart from PVC wraps, and what’s the difference?
First, let’s clarify a common misconception from so-called "experts" online:
PET wrap doesn’t refer to the main material of the wrap itself. Instead, it refers to the material of the liner or release film backing the wrap. Typically, vehicle wrap materials involve two components: the base film and the liner. So, when people mention "PET wrap," they’re actually talking about the PET mesh release film layer—not the entire wrap’s material.
(As shown in the image, the PET mesh release film layer is also called high-density air-channeling double-coated PET liner.)
(Structure diagram of the color change film under Chelimei brand)
Therefore, the identification of PET and PVC color change films mainly focuses on the base paper release film:
PVC Color Change Film
also called polyvinyl chloride. Its main advantages are easy coloring, rich colors, and a relatively affordable price.
The hardness of the PVC film material itself can offer some protection to the car body. But due to wind and sun exposure in natural environments, problems like fading and adhesive residue are inevitable. Also, with a simple structure, its service life is generally limited.
