The Slate ships in bare graphite-gray polypropylene, designed to be wrapped for color. Slate's configurator lists a full wrap from $499.99 and partials from $159.99 — but those prices are for material only; you apply it yourself (an Advanced job) or hire a shop. A local vinyl shop or DIY both work; the flat, panel-based body makes wrapping unusually approachable.
What are the wrap options for a Slate truck?
The Slate is designed to be wrapped, not painted — it ships in bare gray molded polypropylene, and color comes from vinyl. Slate’s own configurator sells the wraps directly, from a full wrap down to single-panel accents, and because the body is flat and panelized, both professional and DIY wrapping are unusually straightforward on this truck.
You have three routes to a wrapped Slate: buy Slate’s official wrap, take it to a local vinyl shop, or do it yourself. All three work, and the right one depends on budget, the finish you want, and how much of the labor you want to own.
Slate’s official wrap pricing
These are the wrap products and prices from Slate’s configurator (all rated Advanced install):
| Wrap | Price | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Full Wrap | from $499.99 | Whole vehicle |
| Upper Partial Wrap | from $299.99 | Upper body |
| Lower Partial Wrap | from $289.99 | Lower body |
| Roof Partial Wrap | from $159.99 | Roof only |
| Mud Master | $299.99 | Textured/utility finish |
| Grit and Grind | $1,099.99 | Premium textured finish |
| Front & Rear Blackout Kit | $99.99 | Light/trim blackout |
| B-Pillar Blackout | $49.99 | B-pillar accent |
“From” pricing means the entry price for that wrap; specific colors or finishes can cost more. These prices are for the wrap material only — Slate does not include installation. You either apply it yourself (Slate rates it an Advanced job) or pay a local shop for labor on top. We keep the live list in the accessory price database.
Official wrap vs. local shop vs. DIY
Slate’s official wrap is the guaranteed-fit route: the film is cut for these exact panels and sold right in the configurator, so there’s no guesswork on coverage. Just remember the price is for the material — you still install it yourself or hand it to a shop. Best if you want exact-fit film and don’t mind sourcing the labor.
A local vinyl shop opens up thousands of colors, textures, and brands (gloss, satin, matte, color-shift, printed patterns) that Slate doesn’t offer. Bring the panel material to their attention — the body is polypropylene, a low-surface-energy plastic, so the installer should confirm their film and prep are suited to it [VERIFY shop-specific]. This is the route for a truly custom look.
DIY is genuinely viable here in a way it isn’t on most vehicles. The Slate’s flat, boxy, bolt-together panels mean fewer compound curves to stretch vinyl over, and some panels can be wrapped off the truck. It’s still an Advanced job per Slate’s own rating — but it’s the friendliest wrap DIY on the market. Our step-by-step wrap guide covers tools, technique, and the panel-off advantage.
Not ready to commit to full color? Blackout kits ($49.99–$99.99) and accent decals are a low-risk way to change the look for the price of a tank of gas. Browse what’s available in the price database.
How to choose
- Want guaranteed-fit film? Slate’s official wrap ($499.99+) — but you supply the labor (DIY or a shop).
- Want it installed for you, or a custom color? A local vinyl shop handles labor and offers finishes Slate doesn’t.
- Want to save labor cost and enjoy the project? DIY — the Slate is built for it.
- Just want a subtle change? Blackout kit or partial wrap ($49.99–$299.99).
- Want durability/texture for work use? Mud Master or Grit and Grind textured wraps.
A reversible, low-commitment mod is exactly the kind of thing worth adding after you’ve lived with the truck — see order now or add later for why wraps top the “wait” list.
Caring for a wrapped Slate
General wrap care applies: hand wash with mild automotive soap, dry with a soft microfiber, and keep abrasive brushes and close-range pressure washing away from panel edges where film can lift. Skip automatic brush car washes. Park in shade when you can — UV is the long-term enemy of any vinyl. Product-specific care (heat, chemicals, warranty) depends on the exact film used, so follow the wrap maker’s guidance [VERIFY per film].
Because the color is vinyl, not paint, a scuffed or faded panel is a re-wrap, not a body-shop repaint — one of the quiet advantages of the blank-slate approach.