Colour change wraps

Change your car's colour in Dubai without a respray, and without a fine

A vinyl wrap gives your car a new colour in a few days, protects the factory paint and peels off cleanly when you sell. We fit it, and we walk you through the Dubai Police permission and the Mulkiya update.

Rules checked November 2026 against Dubai Police and RTA sources

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Full wraps from AED 2,000
Police and Mulkiya steps explained
Up to 2-year warranty

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AED 2,000
Full colour wrap for a car from: AED 120
Dubai Police colour-change fee: 3-5 days
To fit a full colour wrap: 3-5 years
Cast vinyl life in UAE heat

At a glance

Car Colour Change in brief

To change a car's colour in Dubai with a wrap, you need Dubai Police permission before fitting when the new colour covers more than half the body, then a Mulkiya update. The police fee is about AED 120, and driving a colour that does not match the Mulkiya can be fined. A full colour wrap at Printajo starts from AED 2,000 and takes 3-5 working days.

Wrap or respray

A respray is permanent and hurts resale. A wrap changes the colour, keeps the original paint underneath and comes off when you want it back.

Most people who ask us for a colour change want one of three things: a colour the dealer did not offer, a matte or satin look, or to hide a tired paint job without the cost of a full respray. A wrap does all three in a few working days.

Because the factory paint stays under the film, the car keeps its original colour on paper once the wrap is removed. On a car you plan to sell in a few years, that matters more than any finish.

We fit only cast film from 3M, Avery Dennison, Hexis, Arlon, Mactac and Orafol. In a Dubai summer, cheaper film shrinks back from the edges and door shuts within months, and that is the part buyers notice first.

Finishes

Choose the look before you choose the colour

The same colour reads very differently in gloss, satin and matte. We bring samples to the car, outside, so you see them in real light and not under the showroom lamps.

Closest to paint

Gloss

Looks like a fresh factory finish and is the easiest to keep clean. The safe choice for a daily car.

Most asked for

Satin

A soft sheen that shows the body lines without the mirror reflections. It hides small marks better than gloss.

Boldest

Matte

Flat, modern and striking on dark colours. It needs gentler washing, so we hand you care instructions with the car.

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Doing it legally

The colour change steps in Dubai, in the right order

The order matters. Fit first and ask later, and you can be fined for driving a colour that is not on your Mulkiya.

01Pick the colour and finishSame daySend us the car model and the look you want on WhatsApp. We reply with a written price and sample options.
02Get Dubai Police permissionBefore fittingWhen the new colour covers more than half the body, apply for the colour change permission from Dubai Police (CID) first. The fee is about AED 120.
03We wrap the car3-5 daysFitted in our climate-controlled bay in Deira, panel by panel, with edges tucked into the door shuts so no old colour shows.
04Update the MulkiyaAfter fittingThe new colour has to be recorded on the vehicle registration. Keep the police permission with you until the Mulkiya shows it.
05Removal, when you want it1-2 daysWe take the film off cleanly when you sell or return the car. Then the colour goes back on the Mulkiya the same way.

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Does it count

When a wrap counts as a colour change

The rule of thumb is simple: if someone would describe your car as a different colour, treat it as a colour change.

Full wrap in a new colour: yes, it needs Dubai Police permission and a Mulkiya update
More than half the body in the new colour: yes, the same steps apply
Black roof, mirrors or chrome delete only: usually not, because the main colour stays the same
Clear paint protection film: no, the colour does not change
A company car with logos: you also need the vehicle advertising permit, see our permit guide

Read the step-by-step colour change guide

Prices

What a colour change wrap costs in Dubai

Starting prices for the film and fitting. The Dubai Police fee is separate and paid to the authority. You get the final figure in writing before we start.

Full colour wrap, car

from AED 2,000

Every painted panel in gloss, satin or matte cast vinyl, fitted in 3-5 working days

Partial wrap or accents

from AED 600

Roof, bonnet, mirrors or a two-tone look, where the main colour stays the same

Dubai Police permission

from AED 120

The authority's colour change fee when the new colour covers more than half the body

Prices depend on the car's size, the film and how much of the door shuts are covered. SUVs and coupes with complex bumpers cost more. See car branding for business wraps with logos.

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Living with it

Keeping a colour wrap looking new in Dubai

A wrap lasts about 3-5 years here if it is looked after. These four habits make the biggest difference.

Hand wash or touchless

Brush car washes scratch soft film and lift edges. A hand wash with mild soap is best.

Shade in summer

Parking in shade or under a cover slows fading, especially on dark and matte colours.

No pressure washer on the edges

Keep the nozzle away from seams and corners, where water can get under the film.

Report a lifted edge early

Small lifts are quick to fix under our warranty. Left alone, they collect dust and spread.

Sources we check

Dubai Police: Change Vehicle Color service apply in the Dubai Police app
RTA: vehicle ownership amendment service Mulkiya update
Gulf News: procedures to change your car's colour in Dubai procedures in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

FAQs

Colour change questions

Do I need permission to wrap my car in a different colour in Dubai?

Yes, when the new colour covers more than half of the body. Apply for Dubai Police (CID) permission before the wrap is fitted, then update the colour on your Mulkiya. Accents such as a black roof or mirrors usually do not count, because the main colour stays the same.

What happens if I change my car colour in Dubai without approval?

The car no longer matches its Mulkiya, so it can be fined and held up at inspection or registration renewal until the paperwork is fixed. Gulf News reports an AED 800 fine in Abu Dhabi; check the current Dubai amount with Dubai Police. Getting permission first costs about AED 120.

Is a colour change wrap cheaper than a respray?

Often, yes, for a good-quality finish, and it is reversible. A full colour wrap starts from AED 2,000 at Printajo. Unlike a respray, the original paint stays protected underneath, which helps when you sell the car.

Will a colour wrap damage my car's paint?

Not on healthy factory paint. Fitted and removed properly, cast film comes off cleanly and the paint underneath is usually in better shape than the exposed parts of the car. Resprayed or chipped panels are the exception, so we check the paint before quoting.

Can I change the colour of a leased car with a wrap?

Usually, but ask your leasing company first, because the car is registered to them and they handle the Mulkiya. Most agree to a wrap because it protects the paint and is removed before the car goes back.

Which wrap colours and finishes last longest in the UAE sun?

Light and mid-tone gloss colours hold up best. Dark matte films show heat and wash marks sooner, and need gentler care. Whichever you choose, we fit cast vinyl rated for outdoor use, which lasts about 3-5 years here.

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