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Maintenance Tips for Your Vehicle Wrap

You want to keep your vehicle wrap in the best shape possible, so here are some maintenance tips!

A vehicle wrap is no set it and forget it solution for your vehicle customization needs. In fact, you may have some questions about keeping it clean and helping the wrap maintain its brilliant color. If you follow the proper care tips for maintenance, you’ll be sure to get the most life and performance from your vehicle wrap. Keep reading for a guide on how to maintain the beauty of your custom style.

Washing Your Wrap

The best approach to keeping your vehicle wrap clean is by hand washing your vehicle. This technique allows for better control over how much products and pressure you’re applying to the wrap. First, use clean water to rinse away all loose dirt from the surface of your vehicle and the wrap. Use a solution of water and mild detergent for cleaning. Be sure that the detergent you’re using is non-abrasive and has a pH balance between 3 and 11. Other kinds of cleaners can cause the color to fade and the wrap to peel away. Also make sure that the detergent doesn’t have any solvents of alcohols. A great tip before using your cleaning solution all over your vehicle, test it in a smaller location to make sure that you like the results. Be careful not to scrub too hard and thoroughly rinse off your detergent when you’re finished. Allow your vehicle to air dry or use a soft, microfiber cloth to gently while your vehicle dry.

Environmental Factors

Park your car in the shade as often as possible. Prolonged direct exposure to the sun can fade the color of your vehicle wrap at lot quicker. In addition, try to avoid driving in areas that could cause excess abrasion to your wrap, especially driving on gravel and dirt paths with a lot of rocks that could fly up and damage the wrap. Finally, avoid parking under trees with low hanging branches that could fall and scratch the wrap.

Contact Brand It Wrap It Today for Your Vehicle Wrap!

If you are looking for a cool custom way to decorate your vehicle or advertise your business, make sure to check out Brand It, Wrap It, Custom Signs and Vehicle Graphics. We are a full-service sign and wrap company that provides excellent quality signage for businesses both big and small throughout the Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. metro area. We provide awesome customer service, use the best and latest sign printing technology, and pride ourselves on our attention to detail. To see how we can help your business shine, give us a call at 301-838-9727 or visit us online for an estimate. For more tips and articles like this, follow us on FacebookTwitter, Google+, Pinterest, and Instagram.

 

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