i don't know which one you are?
but they make a carbon fiber cloth wrap that is not vinyl and it will not be affected by the sun. it looks way more realistic and can stretch and bend corners where a vinyl sheet would rip. you can clear coat it too.
uuuuuuuuuhhhhhhhhhh just tell him no..... or have him join a forum and have him state that..... that should sort him out lol