Cleaning the exterior of a car is something that many people don’t do often enough. Fortunately, paint and metal can be pretty resilient. The materials used in vehicle wraps aren’t quite as strong, though. While that doesn’t mean they won’t hold up against the elements, you will need to put more effort into maintaining your vehicle wrap. Here are some tips that will help you out.
The key to maintaining a wrap is to clean it as often as possible. While the frequency will vary depending on how much dirt it attracts and what kinds of pollutants are in the air, a weekly washing schedule will usually do the job. Just make sure you use a gentle automotive detergent.
One problem with weekly washes is that they will be quite time-consuming, especially if you have a large fleet of vehicles. Because of that, many people will turn to pressure washers to do the job. While this is possible, you’ll want to ensure you use them on a lower setting. Anything over 2000 psi, with a temperature of over 140°F, and a tight spraying angle will likely peel the wrap right off the car. Lower settings will be much safer for cleaning your vehicles in a shorter period of time.
However, all this only pertains to general cleanings. If your car has tougher stains, you’ll want to knock those out immediately. Bird droppings, tree sap, bug guts, and fuel spills are all things that can slowly eat away at your vehicle wrap. Cleaning them up with general spot cleaners or some isopropyl alcohol will usually do the job.
Even though vehicle wraps last a very long time, outdoor elements such as pollution and UV rays will degrade them as the years pass. Even though these issues aren’t avoidable, you can lessen their effects by parking your wrapped car inside when it’s not in use. This might be more difficult for a large fleet of vehicles, but even a shady spot under some trees will make a difference in the grand scheme of things.
In the end, no matter how many tips you follow for maintaining your vehicle wrap, the day will come when you’ll need to replace it. When that time comes, Atlanta Custom Signs will be here to help. Whether you need some simple commercial vehicle lettering or a full-blown car wrap, we will be able to assist you in making your company car look brand-new again.
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