Thursday, April 8, 2010

How to take care of your vehicle wrap

Here are some helpful tips to take care your vehicle graphics so they last longer:

1. Vehicle cannot be washed for a minimum of 72 hours after application. This time allows the material adhesive to "cure" ensuring long term performance.

2. Vehicle must NEVER be pressure washed or go through a car wash for cleaning. As you could imaginge, the brushes and higher pressure sprayers can dull the finish graphic, or peel the vinyl, causing more damage to the graphic.

3. Vehicle must be hand washed with a non-abrasive cleaing solution such as liquid dish washing detergent. Avoid unnecessary scrubbing. Allow to dry naturally.

4. Because the rear window wiper can damage the window graphics/lettering, it is suggested to only ust it when needed, or not at all.

5. NEVER use an ice scraper on window graphics.

6. For magnets, please remember to take them off whenever you can. If magnets are left on continuously over months in hot weather, it has the ability to stick to the car.

7. To remove tar, oil, diesel smut, or bituminous material, wipe with 3M Citrus Based Industrial Cleaner or a rag dampened with kerosene, mineral spirits, heptane, or VM&P naphtha. Do not use other solvents!

8. To remove crayon, lipstick, or similar materials, select an appropriate solent and test it in an inconspicuous area to ensure it removes the contaminant without damaging the graphic. This must be done on a customer test and approve basis. Wash immediately with mild liquid detergent and water, and the rinse with clean water.

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