A professionally installed and removed wrap generally protects resale value, since the paint underneath stays preserved. The caveats: dealers typically deduct a $400-$800 professional removal at trade-in, and vinyl left on past its 5-7 year lifespan turns brittle and can push removal costs to $1,200 or more. Full breakdown: overlam.com/blog/does-wrapping-a-car-affect-resale-value.