What procedures are required for changing a car's color with a wrap?
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The documents required for applying to change the color of a motor vehicle include: the "Motor Vehicle Change Registration Application Form," original and photocopies of the identity documents of the vehicle owner and agent, the original vehicle registration certificate, and the original vehicle license. Additionally, any fines must be paid before changing the vehicle's color. According to Article 6, Chapter 2 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law," if the area of color change on a motor vehicle does not exceed 30%, no change registration is required. Conversely, if it exceeds 30%, it must be filed and registered within 10 days after the color change. Precautions for changing a vehicle's color with a wrap: Before preparing to change the color of a motor vehicle with a wrap, it is necessary to consult the local vehicle management office where the vehicle is registered to confirm whether the region permits changing the vehicle's color using a wrap. If the region does not support this method, the change cannot be filed, and the wrap must be completely removed to restore the vehicle's original color. Additionally, according to Article 10 of the "Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations," vehicle owners are no longer required to apply in advance to the vehicle management office. They can first change the vehicle's color, install body kits, replace the engine, etc., and then apply for change registration with the vehicle management office. According to Article 10, for registered motor vehicles, the owner must apply for change registration with the local vehicle management office in the following cases: Changing the vehicle's body color. Replacing the engine. Replacing the body or frame. Replacing the entire vehicle due to quality issues. Changing the use nature, such as converting a commercial vehicle to a non-commercial vehicle or vice versa. The vehicle owner's residence moves out of or into the jurisdiction of the vehicle management office. Furthermore, according to Article 15 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China": Police cars, fire trucks, ambulances, and engineering rescue vehicles must be painted with designated patterns and equipped with alarms and signal lights as required. Other motor vehicles are prohibited from painting, installing, or using patterns, alarms, or signal lights that are exclusive to or resemble those of the aforementioned vehicles.