Audi Q6, Q7

Wrapping an Audi Q6, Q7 with anti-gravel protection film

Audi Q6, Q7 is a sporty crossover from the German manufacturer with sleek styling. Frameless windows, sharp edges, and unified body optics immediately suggest the car’s boldness, leaving no one indifferent. However, even premium quality from a popular brand cannot entirely protect the body from damage during operation. Sand, tar, insects, and even stones kicked up by wheels inevitably hit the car. The paintwork is also adversely affected by chemicals with toxic compounds at car washes. To reduce the risk of various types of damage, the most effective solution is to apply a protective film to the Audi Q6, Q7. The goal of this protection is to maintain the attractive appearance of the body for many years. It is recommended to apply the film right after purchasing the car to preserve the new look even after 10 years of active use.

The owner of an Audi Q6, Q7 decided in advance to take care of the body’s integrity and came to the CarEngineering studio to have the car wrapped in a polyurethane film. The full coverage will encompass the entire surface of the body and remain almost invisible, as the client opted for a transparent material.

Expensive film and the diligence of our specialists, who have over 20 years of experience, guarantee a high-quality job and the expected result.

In this review, we will discuss what to pay attention to when wrapping a car, what material and service package to choose. We will also describe all the stages and nuances of protecting the Audi Q6, Q7 with film by the specialists at CarEngineering.

Types of Films: The Choice Depends on the Desired Effect

The first thing to consider before wrapping is the types of materials. At CarEngineering, you can have your car body wrapped in two types of films: vinyl or polyurethane. Importantly, we use only reliable coatings from trusted brands. If your priority is changing the car’s design, vinyl is a good choice. This coating offers a wide range of colors and textures. Vinyl allows for the creation of various gradients, chameleon effects, pearlescent overtones, and, in general, bringing any car design idea to life. However, it’s important to note that this material doesn’t have high protective properties. The thickness is not very significant—ranging from 100 to 150 microns. The vinyl coating will protect the car from minor mechanical or chemical interventions, such as branches, gravel, sand, insect marks, careless washing, but it won’t handle more severe damage like key scratches, minor accidents, collisions with barriers or other cars, and stones that hit the body from the wheels while driving.

The lifespan is also short—2 to 5 years, so this type of material is suitable for periodic changes in the car’s design.

For full protection, we recommend using a polyurethane coating. This film is thicker than the previous one—it can reach 210 microns. The polyurethane film on an Audi Q6, Q7 will protect against many external factors, including:

Corrosion
Scratches from tree branches and bushes, sand, gravel, keys
Insect marks
Bird droppings
Chemicals and their aggressive components
Resins, salts, and other road reagents
Poor parking
Minor accidents

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One of the advantages of polyurethane coating is its resistance to extreme temperatures and fluctuations. Another important feature is the self-healing effect. Under the influence of high temperatures, the film, due to its rubber-like composition, returns to its original state. This means that any damage to the material will disappear. To achieve this effect, it’s enough to leave the Audi Q6, Q7 wrapped in film under the scorching sun for a few hours.

Another advantage of polyurethane over vinyl is its longevity. The polyurethane coating lasts 5-10 years of active driving. After this period, you can easily replace the film with a new one, extending the protection of the body for another 5-10 years. In terms of colors, polyurethane film is less varied than vinyl. However, there is a colored version of polyurethane material available. Moreover, there is also a special version—matte. This texture drastically changes the car’s original look. The film clearly highlights the sharp edges of the body and softens its color, making it more mesmerizing. It’s important to note that the protective properties of the polyurethane coating are the same, regardless of the color or texture.

Comprehensive Audi Q6, Q7 Wrapping: Partial vs. Full Coverage

After selecting the material, it’s important to choose the level of protection. At CarEngineering, you can have your car wrapped in different ways. We offer two main options for body coverage: full and partial.

Deciding how to protect your car should be based on your priorities and specific requirements.

With partial wrapping, only the parts that wear out the most during trips are covered—this includes the hood, front bumper, front fenders, windshield pillars, front optics, roof strip, mirror covers, and the area under the door handles. This coverage provides a minimal level of protection necessary for any car. If the car is used daily, this level of protection may not be sufficient. The unwrapped parts of the body remain unprotected and will continue to wear. If you choose partial protection, we recommend additionally considering the application of a ceramic layer on the remaining parts of the body. The protective properties of ceramics are not as high as those of film, but the material will serve as an excellent barrier to the effects of chemicals and UV on the body. Additionally, ceramics will add shine to both wrapped and unwrapped parts of the body, as well as enhance the richness and depth of the color.

To maximally protect the car from possible damage and wear, we recommend choosing full wrapping of the Audi Q6, Q7. This way, the body elements will be protected from all sides. With full protection, all parts of the body are covered. Exceptions include the rear optics and piano lacquer. Their protection can be ordered separately for an additional fee.

Full wrapping is a forward-thinking solution. A fully protected body is virtually invulnerable. This level of protection ensures the car retains its attractive appearance for many years. All potential chips and scratches are prevented, saving significant time and money on unplanned body repairs.

To enhance the effect of wrapping the Audi Q6, Q7, CarEngineering studio offers an additional service—anti-chrome. This involves wrapping small elements such as the radiator grille, window frames, logos, and inscriptions in black vinyl to prevent rust and damage. Anti-chrome is suitable for those who want to change the chrome look of small details.

The specialists at CarEngineering will help you choose the right comprehensive quality wrapping, taking into account all your wishes and the specific conditions of your car’s use.

Wrapping Audi Q6, Q7 at CarEngineering: Responsible Approach and Professionalism

Wrapping a car with a protective film should be done in clean conditions. It is also important to adhere to all temperature norms and the appropriate level of humidity. Our specialists ensure the diligent execution of all services; the premises undergo thorough wet cleaning in advance. This prevents dirt from getting on the car or under the film, resulting in a quality and neat finish. The specialists also prepare equipment and tools, and a new roll of quality material, before welcoming the Audi Q6, Q7 to the studio for film wrapping.

Proper attention is also given to the cleanliness of the car. CarEngineering specialists first inspect the car body for scuffs, deep scratches, or corrosion. If damage is present, we recommend the client polish the car to bring it to perfection. Once the car’s condition is restored to perfection or is originally free of deep wear, such as a newly purchased vehicle, which is common in our service, the next stage of preparing the Audi Q6, Q7 for wrapping begins. The specialists dismantle some parts of the car: bumpers, moldings, mirrors, door handles. This allows for a more thorough cleaning of the body from contaminants and further reliable wrapping of parts in hard-to-reach places. After disassembling the parts, we proceed to clean the car in several stages, which include:

Washing: Cleaning the body of various contaminants such as tar, grease, resins, and dirt. Professional cleaning agents and special clay are used.
Degreasing: The final step in cleaning the car before wrapping.

Wrapping is done gradually, with each part being wrapped separately. To remove air bubbles from under the film and securely bond the coating to the body, the film is smoothed out. It’s also important to note that only purified water without metallic impurities is used in the work. This is crucial for achieving the best wrapping results, ensuring the material remains in attractive condition for 5-10 years of driving.

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The final step in car wrapping is performing the tuck. This significantly improves the quality of the protection. Tucking is extremely important. With the tuck, the film is securely glued under the body part, in a place inaccessible to external interference—preventing the material from lifting or tearing.

To ensure the film adheres securely to the Audi Q6, Q7 body, the car remains in the studio for the next 24 hours. An inspection of the car before returning it to the client is a mandatory part of the work. Attention is paid to all details, including seams and body corners. During the service report, the specialists also invite the car owner to visit our service after a couple of weeks. The post-service check is free and includes a car wash and a control inspection. This is done to once again ensure the highest quality protection.

The entire process of wrapping the Audi Q6, Q7 and other services at the studio is handled by our specialists, who have over 20 years of experience. At CarEngineering, we take into account all client wishes and their specific choices. Our specialists will protect the body from damage, provide soundproofing to create absolute silence while driving, install multimedia systems on Android OS, ensure the doors close perfectly quietly with soft closers, and professionally perform interior cleaning and polishing. Schedule your services and get one step closer to premium comfort in your own car.