Liquid Wrap Installation in DFW Metroplex
AutoFlex Liquid Wraps for Teslas, Trucks, EVs & Daily Drivers. Unlike vinyl wraps, AutoFlex is a sprayed automotive coating system that delivers a seamless, paint-like finish while protecting the factory paint underneath. The coating is professionally applied through an HVLP spray process, refined like automotive paint, and engineered to remain fully peelable for years. Serving vehicle owners throughout Fort Worth, Roanoke, Keller, Southlake, Grapevine, Flower Mound, and the entire Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
- AutoFlex certified installer
- Free pre-install paint check
- Factory paint protected
- Workmanship guaranteed
About AutoPro DFW
AutoPro DFW is a Roanoke-based automotive appearance and paint protection specialist serving vehicle owners across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
Our services include ceramic window tint, ceramic coatings, paint protection film (PPF), mobile detailing, residential window film, and professional AutoFlex liquid wrap installation.
Everything we do starts with proper preparation. Surface decontamination, coating adhesion, film-build consistency, finish refinement, and quality control all play a role in the final result. Liquid wrap installation is no different.
Our installation process combines professional HVLP spray techniques, AutoFlex-certified training, documented quality-control procedures, and years of experience working with automotive finishes in North Texas.
We know what the Texas sun does to a finish, and we wrap for the climate your car actually lives in.
We spray the durable pro tier that sands, polishes, and ceramic coats like factory paint.
If a panel won't wrap clean, you hear it up front, and we won't take a deposit on a car we can't back.
Any install issue is ours to fix.
Same standard of work across everything we touch.
Pro Grade
DipYourCar certified training. The durable pro tier that sands, polishes, and ceramic coats like factory paint.
Our AutoFlex Liquid Wrap Service
A liquid wrap is a peelable polymer coating that sits over your factory paint and changes the color of your car without touching the original finish. We spray it on with an HVLP gun in three layers: base coat, color coat, and high gloss top coat. Years later, when you want a new look or you’re heading into a trade-in, the wrap peels off in sheets.
It sits in its own category, separate from vinyl wrap and paint protection film. Plasti Dip is the cheap DIY end of it. AutoFlex by DipYourCar is the pro tier, and it’s what we spray. AutoFlex goes on thick, 200 to 350 microns, roughly 8 to 14 mils, which is thicker than most vinyl wraps and acts as a real protective layer over your clear coat.
We don’t put Plasti Dip on customer cars. We’ve pulled too many failed DIY jobs off cars in the Texas heat to trust anything but the pro grade.
What's Included with Every Install
Every install runs the full prep, spray, and cure process under owner supervision, with AutoFlex grade coating and a workmanship guarantee behind it. The process is the same whether you’re wrapping a Cybertruck in satin black or doing a chrome delete on an F-150:
- Paint check on your clear coat to confirm it's ready for a wrap
- Decon wash, clay treatment, and panel prep before any masking
- Full mask-off on windows, lights, badges, door handles, and trim
- HVLP base coat in even layers
- Color or pigment coat for metallics, pearls, candy, and color shift finishes
- High gloss top coat as the final protective layer
- Final cure, inspection, and detail before pickup
- Doc pack with the AutoFlex color name, finish type, and what you need for the TxDMV update
Optional add-ons
- Ceramic coating on top for water beading
- Partial PPF on the spots that catch rocks
- Ceramic window tint to match the new look
Liquid Wrap Pricing
A full vehicle liquid wrap runs $2,500 to $5,000, depending on the size of the car, the finish, and how custom the color is. Partial wraps and chrome delete start at $200. Every quote covers AutoFlex coating, HVLP spray time, and the multiple coats that make the wrap last.
A solid satin or gloss finish on a coupe or sedan starts around $3,000. Metallics, pearls, and two-coat finishes run $3,500 to $5,000, and color shift, candy, or custom pigment work runs $5,000 to $7,000. Trucks, SUVs, and bigger EVs add roughly 15% to 30% for the extra surface area. On the smaller end, a partial wrap on the hood, roof, fender flares, or mirror caps runs $400 to $1,500, and a chrome delete on badges, grille surround, mirror caps, and trim runs $200 to $600. A ceramic coating layered on top of the wrap is another $400 to $1,200 depending on the package.
Every quote breaks down the cost line by line: material, labor, finish, color count, and warranty in writing. No hidden fees, nothing tacked on at pickup.
Vehicles We Wrap
We install liquid wraps on Teslas, EVs, trucks, SUVs, sports cars, exotics, and daily drivers across DFW. The AutoFlex coating bonds to any painted surface, including factory paint, chrome trim, plastic bumpers, and OEM badges.
EVS
Every Tesla including Cybertruck, plus Rivian R1S and R1T, Lucid Air, Polestar, Porsche Taycan, and the rest of the lineup
Trucks
F-150, RAM 1500, Silverado, Tundra, and other full-size and mid-size pickups
SUVs
Tahoe, Suburban, 4Runner, Telluride, and the rest of the family SUV class
Sports cars & exotics
Porsche 911, Audi RS, BMW M, Mercedes AMG, Corvette, Mustang, and similar
Daily drivers
Sedans, coupes, and crossovers of any make or trim
Liquid Wrap for Tesla & EV Owners
EVs leave little room for traditional mods. No engine to tune, no exhaust to swap, and the high-voltage battery and motor systems are off-limits to most shops. That pushes customization to the cosmetic side, and a liquid wrap does three jobs at once: a full color change, paint protection, and a clean peel back to factory at lease return or trade-in.
North Texas has one of the largest and fastest-growing EV bases of any metro in the state, which makes EV owners one of the biggest groups we wrap. Pair the wrap with Tesla window tinting for ceramic tint that matches the new look.
Beyond the looks, here’s why it fits an EV:
Factory paint stays safe.
Tesla paint runs thin and chips fast on Texas highways. The 200 to 350 micron AutoFlex coating takes the small hits before they reach your paint.
Clean lease return.
The wrap peels off and leaves the factory paint untouched, so there's no color-change headache when the lease is up.
Cooler cabin on hot days.
Lighter colors and reflective finishes keep the interior cooler, so the AC works less and your range holds up better in a Texas summer.
Seamless on complex curves.
Cybertruck flat panels, Model S rear haunches, and Rivian R1T body lines all take the sprayed coating without visible seams.
Liquid Wrap for Trucks
On a Texas truck, a liquid wrap adds custom color plus a thick protective layer over the panels that get hammered on I-35W, 114, and 287. The AutoFlex top coat resists gas, scratches, and UV, so the hood, mirrors, fender flares, and rocker panels stay protected from the rock chips that beat up factory clear coat.
Common truck jobs: matte or satin black full blackouts, custom colors the factory never offered, two-tone or contrast accents on the hood and roof, full chrome delete on badges and trim, and wheel or trim recolors. Trucks run 15% to 30% more than a coupe because there’s more to cover. The labor process is the same.
Liquid Wrap vs Vinyl Wrap and Paint Protection Film
Three different products, three different jobs. Liquid wrap gives you color change plus paint protection in one shot. Vinyl wrap is for patterns and commercial graphics. Paint protection film is for maximum rock chip protection without changing the color.
| Liquid Wrap | Vinyl Wrap | Paint Protection Film | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Sprayed elastomeric polymer | Adhesive vinyl film | Clear urethane film |
| Main job | Color change + paint protection | Color change | Paint protection |
| Service life (pro grade) | 5 to 6 years | 5 to 7 years | 7 to 10 years |
| Seams or cut lines | None | At panel edges | At partial install edges |
| Removal | Peels off in sheets | Heat gun + slow peel | Heat gun + slow peel |
| Ceramic coating on top | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Full vehicle cost | $3,000 to $7,000 | $2,500 to $7,000 | $5,000 to $10,000 |
See our paint protection film service if you want maximum rock chip protection without changing the color. Liquid wrap is the right call if you want a clean color change with a protective layer that peels off without hurting your paint.
Our Installation Process
Full installs take two to four days from drop-off to pickup. Prep makes or breaks the result, so we don’t rush the front end.
Color consultation and quote
Tell us the vehicle, the look you want, the finish, and any reference photos. We send an itemized written quote with the exact AutoFlex color code.
Surface prep
On install day we wash, decontaminate, and clay the car so nothing interferes with the bond. Windows, headlights, taillights, door handles, badges, and any trim you want kept factory get fully masked.
High gloss top coat
AutoFlex goes on through the HVLP gun in many even passes, a minimum of eight to ten wet coats across base, color, and pearl, with each pass flashing off before the next. Pigment coats follow for pearls, metallics, candy, or color shift.
Surface prep
The top coat seals everything in and brings the chemical, scratch, and UV resistance.
Cure and inspection
Full cure takes 24 to 48 hours depending on humidity, though you can drive within hours of the final coat. We walk the car with you, hand over written care instructions, and give you the AutoFlex color name and finish on paper for the TxDMV update and your insurance.
Carlos checks every car at intake and signs off on every job before pickup.
How Long It Lasts and How to Care for It
A pro grade AutoFlex liquid wrap holds up for 5 to 6 years of regular daily driving in DFW. A ceramic coating on top pushes that closer to 7. AutoFlex is a thick polymer that resists gas and scratches and can be wet sanded and polished like real automotive paint, which is what separates it from the old rubberized DIY coatings.
Texas climate is hard on any finish. DFW sees 20 or more days over 100 degrees in a typical year, with far more in a brutal summer, and panels can hit 160 degrees on a hot afternoon. Cars that live in a garage hold their wrap longer than ones parked on the street.
Care is simple, and it’s the difference between five years and three:
Care Instructions
- Wait 7 to 10 days after the install before the first wash. The top coat fully cures in that window.
- Hand wash with a pH neutral shampoo and a microfiber mitt. Dry with a microfiber towel, not a chamois
- Skip automated brush washes for the life of the wrap. Touchless washes are fine after 30 days.
- Clean off bird droppings, bug strikes, and gas spills as soon as you spot them.
- Park in the shade or a garage whenever you can.
Adding a Ceramic Coating Over Your Wrap
You can layer a ceramic coating on top of a cured liquid wrap. The ceramic makes water bead and roll off, adds UV protection, and makes washing easier. It bonds to the AutoFlex top coat, not to the factory paint underneath, so when you peel the wrap off years later the ceramic comes off with it and the original paint is exactly where we found it.
The order is fixed: spray the wrap, cure 24 to 48 hours, then apply the ceramic. You end up with color change, the sprayed wrap, and a water-beading ceramic layer, all of it still fully peelable. We’ve done hundreds of ceramic coatings on DFW cars, and that experience goes straight into ceramic-over-wrap installs. See our ceramic coating service for the package options.
Adding a ceramic coating on top is the single biggest upgrade for longevity.
It makes the wrap last longer and cuts down on washing
Peelable Removal and Your Factory Paint
A professional liquid wrap peels off in sheets. No heat gun, no solvents, no risk to the factory paint underneath. The peel starts at a panel seam, door jamb, or wheel arch, and full vehicle removal takes a few hours at the shop.
That clean removal is the whole point, and it’s why we check every car before we spray. A pro-installed wrap on good factory clear coat sits on top of your paint, not stuck to it. The damage stories you see in forums almost always trace back to one of two things: a cheap DIY product left on past its life, or a wrap sprayed over a failing repaint. So before any install we look for clear coat gone soft or hazy from sun, panels that have been repainted aftermarket, orange peel or filler from old body work, and any active rust or chemical damage. If a panel looks risky, we tell you straight. Some cars just aren’t good wrap candidates, and we’d rather walk you off a job than wreck your paint. We don’t take a deposit on a job we can’t back with a clean install.
Two cases need extra care at removal: a panel that’s been repainted, where weak clear coat can lift with the wrap, and consumer-grade Plasti Dip that’s been on for 5-plus years and gone brittle. Pro grade AutoFlex stays peelable for its full service window. If you’ve got a wrap from another shop that needs to come off, we do removal as a standalone service.
Texas DMV Color Change Notification
Texas wants you to update the color on your vehicle registration when the color changes, generally at your next renewal through TxDMV or your county tax assessor-collector office. It’s a more relaxed rule than California, which gives you 10 days. Bring the doc pack we hand you, with the AutoFlex color name and finish, when you renew, or submit it through the TxDMV portal. While you’re at it, call your insurance company so the color on your policy matches the color on the road.
We give you the color name and finish on paper at pickup.
Mobile Service Across the DFW Metroplex
AutoPro DFW is based in Roanoke and covers the full DFW Metroplex within about 50 miles of the shop. We come to you for partial wraps, chrome delete, accent pieces, and smaller jobs at your garage. Full body wraps need a clean, climate-controlled space, which we use at our Roanoke shop or set up at your location.
We cover Northeast Tarrant (Keller, Southlake, Westlake, Trophy Club, Colleyville, Grapevine), Fort Worth and the mid-cities (North Richland Hills, Hurst, Euless, Bedford), Denton County (Argyle, Flower Mound, Highland Village, Justin, Haslet, Northlake), and select Dallas projects.
Shop
3800 Haslet Roanoke Rd STE 5B, Roanoke, TX 76262
Hours
Monday to Saturday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Phone and text
(817) 670-8548
What DFW Customers Say
Check our Google reviews for window tinting, ceramic coating, and paint protection film. The same crew that earned those reviews installs the liquid wraps.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a liquid wrap?
A sprayable, peelable polymer coating that sits over your factory paint and changes your car’s color without touching the original finish. It goes on through an HVLP gun in three layers: base, color, and high gloss top coat.
How much does a liquid wrap cost in DFW?
A full vehicle runs $2,500 to $5,000. Solid satin or gloss starts at $3,000, metallics and pearls run $3,500 to $5,000, and color shift or candy runs $5,000 to $7,000. Partial wraps and chrome delete start at $200.
How long does a liquid wrap last?
Pro grade AutoFlex lasts 5 to 6 years. A ceramic coating on top extends that closer to 7.
Is a liquid wrap the same as Plasti Dip?
No. Plasti Dip is the old consumer-grade rubberized coating. AutoFlex is a harder, more durable polymer that resists gas and scratches and accepts a ceramic coating on top. Plasti Dip can’t be sanded, polished, or ceramic coated.
Will a liquid wrap damage my factory paint?
No. A pro-installed wrap on good factory clear coat peels off clean and leaves the original finish untouched. We check every car first and pass on any panel that fails the check.
Can a liquid wrap be ceramic coated?
Yes. The ceramic makes water bead, adds UV protection, and makes washing easier. It bonds to the wrap’s top coat, not to the factory paint.
How is a liquid wrap removed?
It peels off in sheets starting from a panel edge. Full vehicle removal takes a few hours. No heat gun, no solvents, no risk to your paint.
Can a wrapped car go through a car wash?
Hand wash is best. Brush washes wear the top coat down over time. Touchless washes are fine after 30 days of cure.
Does Texas require a color change report?
Yes. Texas wants you to update the color on your registration, generally at your next renewal through TxDMV or your county tax office.
Which colors and finishes are available?
Solid, metallic, pearl, candy, color shift, satin, gloss, and matte. Selection is close to unlimited. Send a reference photo and we’ll match the finish.
How long does installation take?
Most full-body liquid wrap installations require approximately 2 to 4 days. Smaller projects such as chrome delete services and accent packages may be completed in a single day.
Can leased vehicles be wrapped?
Yes. Many leased vehicle owners choose AutoFlex because the coating can be removed later to reveal the original finish underneath. As always, we recommend reviewing your lease agreement before making any appearance modifications.
Book Your Liquid Wrap Install
Call or text (817) 670-8548 for a free liquid wrap quote. Quotes come back within 24 hours, usually same day.
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About the Installer
Carlos is the owner and lead installer at AutoPro DFW, running window tinting, ceramic coating, paint protection film, mobile detailing, residential window film, and liquid wrap installation across the metro. Liquid wrap work runs on AutoFlex certified training from DipYourCar. Every install is owner-supervised, every car gets a paint check at intake, and every job gets a final check before pickup.
Related AutoPro DFW Services
Ceramic Coating
For water beading and UV protection on top of the wrap
Paint Protection Film
For rock chip protection on hood, mirrors, and rockers
Window Tinting
For heat rejection that matches the new color
Tesla Window Tinting
For EV-specific ceramic tint