Frequently asked questions

Is it a paint or a film?

Wrapper is a removable spray paint that allows reversible painting of anything you want. Wrapper’s unique formula forms an elastic and adhesive film around the painted object, providing protection and waterproofing.

How do I prepare the surface before use? Do I need to sand and prime like I would with traditional paints?

Wrapper doesn’t need sanding before painting. The surfaces simply need to be degreased and washed with a neutral soap or normal degreasers. Once the surface has dried, apply a thin coat of product that will act as a primer for the subsequent coat.

How many coats of product should I use?

Wrapper is applied in multiple coats. In addition to the first thin coat, another 3/4 coats should be applied with a spray can or 4/5 coats with a compressor, waiting for each coat to dry before applying the next. The more coats are applied, even if more than specified, the thicker and more resistant the film.

How should the product be applied?

Wrapper is applied by holding the spray can about 15cm, or the compressor gun about 20cm away from the surface. Each coat should be applied perpendicular to the one before. It is always best to paint away from yourself in an outwards direction.

How long does the paint take to dry?

Wrapper dries to the touch in about 5/10 minutes per coat at a temperature of 20 degrees. It has a total drying time of 12/24 hours depending on the weather. Therefore, it is advisable not to remove the product for any reason whatsoever before 24 hours have passed.

What should I do if I use masking?

Wrapper forms a film once dried, so all masking should be removed as soon as the last coat of product has been applied, when the paint is still wet.

What’s the finish like?

Wrapper forms a smooth film that perfectly adheres to the surfaces on which it is applied.

In what colours is it available?

Wrapper is available in more than 50 matt colours (RAL colours, FLUO and SPECIAL colours, MIMETIC ARMY colours, METALLIC colours) in addition to three clear coats: one matt, one glossy (which gives all colours a gloss finish) and one Space Violet pearl glossy (which gives all colours a purplish pearl glossy finish; the darker the colour, the more purplish the effect).

Does it leave residue? Can it damage the surfaces?

Wrapper leaves no residue behind when removed. Therefore, it does not damage the surfaces on which it is applied, in any way.

How large a surface can I paint with a single spray can?

Wrapper spray can: about half a square metre with 5-6 coats for a thickness of about 120 microns. Liquid Wrapper: a litre of liquid product covers about 3,5 square metres with 5-6 coats for a thickness of about 120 Micron.

Can it be used on any type of surface?

Wrapper can be used on all materials with the sole exception of polystyrene (or materials containing it) and absorbent materials in general (for example fabric, untreated wood, etc.).

Are there any substances that can damage the film?

Wrapper is not resistant to hydrocarbons (petrol, diesel and fuels in general) and solvents.

Where is Wrapper from?

Wrapper is 100% Made in Italy, manufactured and distributed by Colorpack srl.