The flake is fine metal mixed into the color layer of the film. In shade it gives Bernina Grey a smooth, slightly cool depth. In sunlight the flake catches the light and sparkles, so the grey looks brighter and more three dimensional as the car moves. That sun versus shade shift is the whole point of a metallic finish.

Smooth. The flake sits inside the color layer under a glossy top film, so you see the sparkle but you feel a flat, glossy surface. Running your hand over a Bernina Grey panel feels like a clean factory clear coat, not grit or grain.

It protects it. The vinyl and its air-release adhesive form a layer over your factory paint, so daily wear like grit, light scuffs, sap, and wash swirls hits the wrap first. On healthy factory paint the wrap removes cleanly later and leaves the original finish underneath.

A real metallic-flake respray is expensive, takes your car off the road for days, and is hard to match or repair if a panel gets scratched. This wrap gives you the same flake-in-the-light grey look for far less, goes on faster, protects the paint you already have, and peels off when you want a change. A respray is permanent and a wrap is reversible.

Hand wash with a mild soap and a soft mitt, then rinse and dry with a clean microfiber towel. Skip harsh solvents and stiff brushes that can dull the gloss. Pressure washers should be kept back and off the edges. To keep the Bernina Grey flake crisp, park in shade or a garage when you can, since less sun and heat means a longer life.

Yes. The film uses a Henkel solvent-based acrylic air-release adhesive, so the air channels let you push out bubbles and reposition as you work, which makes a DIY install far more forgiving. You can run it dry or wet. Flat and gently curved panels are very doable at home. Deep curves and recesses just take patience and a little heat.

On sound factory paint, yes. Warm the film with a heat source and pull it back slowly at a low angle and it lifts in sheets. Any light adhesive left behind comes off with a proper adhesive remover. That clean removal is what makes a wrap a low-risk way to try a metallic grey.

It depends on the size and shape of your vehicle. The film comes in 30ft (9m) and 59ft (18m) roll lengths. A small car or a part wrap like a roof or hood can work from the shorter roll, while a full wrap on a sedan or SUV usually needs the longer length plus extra for mistakes and complex areas. When unsure, size up so you are not left short mid job.