You know that feeling when you’ve just bought something new or you’re about to move something valuable? That little voice in your head asks, “How am I going to keep this safe?” Whether it’s a family heirloom or a piece of expensive equipment, you want it to arrive or come out of storage looking exactly as it did when you put it away.
That’s where professional shrink wrapping comes in. You’ve probably seen it used to protect boats or pallets of goods. A tough, flexible polyethylene plastic is wrapped around an item and then heated. It shrinks tight, creating a custom-fit, weatherproof, and airtight “second skin.” It’s fantastic for protecting furniture, machinery, or inventory.
But here’s something you might not have considered: Shrink wrap isn’t just for the stuff inside a truck! It’s perfect for protecting the vehicles themselves, whether they’re being transported or stored for months.
At Atlantic Shrink Wrapping, we specialize in providing that heavy-duty protection for all kinds of vehicles. We don’t just cover them; we create a secure, sealed environment that guards against weather, road grime, theft, and accidental damage. Let’s look at the different vehicles that benefit most from this professional-level protection.
1. Automobiles: From Daily Drivers to Priceless Classics
Do you need to move a car, motorcycle, ATV, or golf cart across town or across the country? Maybe you have a prized classic car or a collector’s vehicle that needs to sit for a season. Standard car covers or simple tarps just don’t cut it for serious protection.
- Paint-Safe and Secure: A huge advantage of professional shrink wrap is that it will not damage your vehicle’s paint or finish. Our team uses the correct materials and techniques to ensure a safe, non-abrasive seal. Unlike flapping tarps that can scratch, shrink wrap forms a smooth, tight barrier. This strong plastic is also very difficult to tear, acting as a visual deterrent against vandalism and making it much harder for thieves to quickly access your vehicle.
- A Shield Against the Elements: Imagine driving 500 miles on an open trailer. Your vehicle is hit with rain, road salt, kicked-up rocks, bugs, and endless dust. A shrink wrap seal locks all of that out. The airtight seal prevents dirt and moisture from getting in and causing rust, mold, or just a big mess you have to clean later. Your vehicle arrives looking showroom-ready.
- Perfect for Long-Term Storage: Whether you’re storing a vehicle outdoors under a carport or indoors in a dusty barn, shrink wrap is the ultimate solution. It withstands sun, wind, snow, and rain to create a stable micro-climate. It keeps out rodents, insects, and humidity that can wreak havoc on engines and interiors. When you’re ready to drive again, you simply cut it off to reveal a perfectly preserved vehicle.
2. Trains & Railcars: Protecting Massive Assets
The rail industry moves huge amounts of material efficiently. But sometimes, individual train cars or locomotives need to be moved by truck or ship to a new location where there aren’t any tracks. These are massive, valuable assets that can’t be easily replaced.
- Custom-Fit for Giant Sizes: Our shrink wrapping process can handle the enormous scale of a train car. We provide thorough, seamless coverage over complex shapes, doors, and couplings. This protects the car’s structural integrity and exterior paint from the punishing conditions of over-the-road transport, like debris and salt spray.
- Preserving Function and Value: A train car is a working piece of equipment. Protecting its mechanical components, door seals, and interior from moisture and contamination during transit is critical. Proper shrink wrapping ensures it arrives at its destination not just looking good, but ready to be put back into service without costly repairs or cleaning. This preserves the car’s value and gets it earning revenue again faster.
3. Aircraft: Delicate Protection for High-Value Machinery
Aircraft, from small private planes and helicopters to larger commercial components, represent the pinnacle of precision engineering. They are also incredibly expensive. When these sensitive machines need to be transported by ground or sea, or stored outside for maintenance, they require meticulous protection.
- Attention to Critical Details: Aircraft have delicate sensors, antennas, engine intakes, and painted surfaces that can’t be compromised. Professional shrink wrappers understand this. We take precise care to protect these vulnerable areas, often using soft buffers and specialized wrapping techniques. The material protects without harming, shielding the aircraft from corrosive salt air, damaging UV rays, and abrasive dust.
- A Cost-Effective Safety Solution: The cost of professionally shrink-wrapping an aircraft is a tiny fraction of the cost of repairing corrosion, sun-faded paint, or water damage to avionics. For storage, it’s a far superior option to repeated washing and waxing, keeping the aircraft in an air-tight bubble until it’s ready to fly again. It provides peace of mind for owners, operators, and insurers alike.
Why Choose a Professional? The Atlantic Shrink Wrapping Difference
You might think, “Can’t I just buy a roll of plastic and do this myself?” While DIY kits exist, achieving a secure, durable, and non-damaging seal on a valuable vehicle requires expertise. An improper wrap can trap moisture, flap loose at highway speeds, or even damage surfaces.
When you hire Atlantic Shrink Wrapping, you’re buying our experience, our quality materials, and our guarantee of a job done right. We ensure proper ventilation to prevent condensation, secure all seams, and create a tight, drum-like finish that stands up to the journey. We handle the entire process efficiently, giving you one less thing to worry about.
Ready to Move or Store with Confidence?
Protecting your vehicle is an investment in its longevity and value. Don’t leave it to chance with inadequate covers or risky, unprotected transport. Contact the experts at Atlantic Shrink Wrapping today for a free, no-obligation estimate. Let’s discuss your specific vehicle, your route or storage plan, and how we can deliver the total peace of mind that comes with professional protection.