Seems like most people don’t know much here about wraps.

I worked at a wrap shop for like 8 years so here you go:

No they don’t damage paint, they protect it (to a degree), but if the paint is already failing, is poorly adhered, or has damage, when removing the wrap it can definitely take that paint off.

You don’t need to wash it every week that’s insane, once a month is totally fine with a quality wrap and use a good detail spray in between to keep the wrap “conditioned.” Definitely avoid automatic car washes and getting too close with a pressure washer, but same goes for paint.

Less UV exposure the better, just like paint.

Only have a wrap installed by a legit, reputable shop, ideally certified by 3M, Avery, Hexis, etc. and ensure they provide a warranty on installation.

Good quality wraps installed correctly can easily last 5-7 years, and I’ve seen wraps well over that that still looked great.

If you have a regular sedan, expect to pay $3k on the low end, and SUV or truck can easily be $5k, but it all depends on where you’re located and how experienced the installers are. If you’re paying under $2500 it’s probably going to be garbage.

Colored PPF is still a better product (better finish, better durability and paint protection, etc) but more expensive.

Happy to answer any other questions.