Traveler85
Member
From what I've seen from various YouTube videos, there are major differences about the products themselves and the manufacturers - some of which have been pointed out already.
Andrew
2014 S 85
2020 Y LR
- Thickness of material
- Wraps are a few millimeters thick and don't change much in terms of surface height
- Shells are much thicker and can make a move even surface from edge-to-edge in the center console - some people prefer this flatter look/feel/function
- Ease of installation
- Wraps will take longer than shells
- Some "wraps" don't actually wrap around the edges - those will be quicker but you'll have less coverage
- Quality of the finish (e.g., carbon fiber can look awful or amazing)
- Variety of finishes (matte, brushed, satin, shiny, etc.)
- Availability of wraps to match other interior & exterior parts (dashboard, window controls, door handles, turn signals, etc.)
- To my knowledge the only manufacturer that makes a matching wrap for a cupholder insert is Abstract Ocean
Andrew
2014 S 85
2020 Y LR