The film carries a layer of metallic flake that bounces light differently depending on your viewing angle and how bright it is. Face the panel straight on in strong light and you get bright lime. Step to the side or move into shade and it shifts toward grey. Nothing turns it on or off, the flip happens on its own as you and the light move around the car.

Lime Grey runs between a sharp metallic lime green and a deeper smoky grey. In full sun the green is loud and clear. As the angle steepens or the light fades, the grey takes over while a green glow hangs on the edges and curves. Most owners get both looks every time they walk up to the car.

No. The wrap actually guards the paint it sits on. The vinyl takes the sun, grit and wash-brush wear that would otherwise land on your clear coat. As long as your existing paint is healthy and well stuck down, the film protects it while it is on the car.

A true two-tone color-shift paint job is one of the most expensive and time-consuming things you can do to a car, and fixing or changing it later is a nightmare. This wrap gives you that same lime-to-grey flip for a fraction of the cost, goes on far faster, and peels back off when you want a change. Your original paint stays untouched underneath the whole time.

Yes. The film uses a Henkel solvent-based acrylic air-release adhesive, so trapped air pushes out through channels in the glue instead of leaving bubbles. You can run it dry or wet. A first-timer should plan on doing flat panels like the roof and hood first, then work up to bumpers and mirrors. A heat gun, a squeegee and patience go a long way.

Hand wash with a soft mitt and a gentle car shampoo, then rinse and dry with a clean microfiber towel. Skip harsh solvents and rough automatic brushes. Get bird droppings, bug splatter and fuel spills off quickly so they do not sit on the surface. Treated well it holds its flip for years, and a garage-kept car will keep that lime-grey pop even longer.

Yes. When the film has been applied to sound factory paint and you remove it with gentle heat, it lifts away without tearing up the clear coat. Warm each section, peel at a low angle and take your time. Any light adhesive left behind wipes off with a proper adhesive remover.

The roll is 1.52m (5ft) wide, which covers most panels in single pieces. A small hatchback or coupe usually takes around 15m to 18m for a full wrap, a sedan 18m to 22m, and a large SUV or truck more. Buy a little extra so you have room for mistakes and for wrapping mirrors, door jambs and tight curves.