Your wrap’s finish can completely change its vibe. In this module, we break down every overlay option—from standard matte and gloss to premium chrome, holographic, and flake finishes. You’ll learn what each one looks like, how they perform, and which combos hit best depending on your style. Pick the perfect finish and send your design over the top.
STANDARD FINISHES
PREMIUM GLOSS FINISHES
PREMIUM MATTE FINISHES
STANDARD FINISHES
GLOSS
A gloss vinyl graphic is a shiny vinyl material that really makes colors pop.
When printed, it gives you vibrant, eye-catching colors with sharp details. The glossy finish adds depth, making everything look richer and more intense.
MATTE
A standard matte finish gives you a clean, flat look without any shine or reflection. It offers nice, consistent colors that you can count on for a smooth, non-glossy vibe.
NOTE: Matte overlays typically hide scratches a bit better.
PREMIUM GLOSS FINISHES
SPARKLE FLAKE GLOSS
A sparkle flake gloss wrap gives you all the same great qualities of a standard gloss wrap, but with a fun, sparkly twist.
As you can see in the photo below, the sparkle flake—sometimes called a halo flake—adds a cool, colorful shimmer throughout the design.
If you’re into sparkly stuff, this is a great way to level up from a basic gloss!
GOLD FLAKE GLOSS
Just like the sparkle flake, the gold flake gloss wrap has all the same features of a standard gloss wrap, but with tiny gold flakes sprinkled throughout.
A good rule of thumb is to stick with gold flake on designs that go well with gold. If your wrap has a bunch of bright, wild colors, the gold might not be the best fit.
But if your design flows with some gold shimmer, it’s a great way to add a little extra flair to your wrap!
CHROME GLOSS
A chrome vinyl finish mimics the appearance of polished metal, particularly chrome. It has a reflective and mirror-like surface that creates a highly glossy and shiny effect.
When you look at a sled with a chrome vinyl finish, you’ll see a clear reflection of your surroundings, much like a mirror. The chrome finish typically has a metallic appearance, giving it a sleek and modern look.
HOLOGRAPHIC GLOSS
When you check out a gloss holographic vinyl finish, you’ll notice it has a shiny, reflective surface, almost like it’s polished.
What really makes it stand out is how it plays with light. As light hits, it scatters and refracts, creating a cool display of shifting colors and glowing patterns. It’s like the surface comes alive with vibrant blues, purples, pinks, greens, yellows, and oranges.
The gloss finish adds even more depth and brightness to the holographic effect, giving it a mirror-like shine. The result? A stunning mix of glossy texture and eye-catching color that looks seriously awesome.
SPARKLE FLAKE CHROME GLOSS
With the sparkle flake chrome gloss, you’re inheriting all the amazing shiny, reflective features that come with the chrome gloss look but with a colorful speckled addition in the sparkle flake.
This combo hits hard.
GOLD FLAKE CHROME GLOSS
With the gold flake chrome gloss, you’re inheriting all the amazing shiny, reflective features that come with the chrome gloss look but with a gold speckled addition in the gold flake.
Just like all of the other gold flake options above, we typically see this combo work best with designs that feature colors that go better with the color gold and more earthy/neutral tones.
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SPARKLE FLAKE HOLOGRAPHIC GLOSS
With sparkle flake holographic, you get all the awesome qualities of a holographic gloss wrap, but with an extra sprinkle of sparkle shimmer.
Basically, it’s the best of both worlds: that colorful, reflective shine from the holographic gloss, plus some added sparkle!
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GOLD FLAKE HOLOGRAPHIC GLOSS
With gold flake holographic, you inherit all the same qualities you get with a holographic gloss wrap, with the addition of those gold flakes that will shimmer when light hits it.
In a nutshell, you get that colorful reflective shine from the holographic gloss + a. gold glitter/sparkle vibe!
Remember to pair your gold sparkle flake with wrap colors that naturally look good with the color gold – best if colors are more neutral.
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CHROME MATTE
Imagine a surface that appears as smooth and sleek as a mirror, but without the reflective shine. Matte chrome vinyl finish is a special overlay that gives the surface a unique aesthetic appeal. It has a distinctive, muted sheen.
When you look at matte chrome vinyl, you’ll notice that it lacks the glossy or reflective properties typically associated with chrome. Instead, it has a soft, velvety look that almost seems to absorb light rather than reflect it.
It has a tin can look to it. We’ve seen a plethora of truly unique designs pop out all because the customer went with a chrome/matte look.
HOLOGRAPHIC MATTE
When you observe matte holographic vinyl, you’ll notice that it possesses a matte texture, meaning it lacks a glossy or reflective shine.
However, what sets it apart is the way it interacts with light. As light hits the surface, it disperses and refracts, creating an enchanting display of shifting colors and patterns.
It’s as if the surface comes alive with a kaleidoscope of hues, ranging from vibrant blues, purples, and pinks to radiant greens, yellows, and oranges.
When it all comes down to it, it’s pretty simple.
If you want a simple, flat, not shiny or reflective, clean overlay, you’re gonna want to do a standard matte finish.
If you want that clean matte look, but want to spice it up a bit and give it a little muted, metallic vibe, you’re gonna want to do a chrome or holographic MATTE finish.
If you want your wrap to be shiny, you’re gonna want to do one of the gloss-base finishes below.
If you….