3 Tips for Cleaning Your Vehicle Wrap

Like the rest of your vehicle, your Lake of the Ozarks custom vehicle wrap needs cleaned and maintained. For long-lasting, vibrant vehicle graphics, you'll want to wash your vehicle wrap regularly. Keep reading for some tips to use when cleaning your vehicle wrap from ProDezigns!

1. Hand Wash Your Vehicle Wrap. 

You do not want to take your wrapped vehicle to a car wash that uses brushes to clean your vehicle, as the brushes may be too rough on the film. They could cause it to lift at the edge or start peeling. While you could run it through a brushless car wash, hand washing is the best option to keep your vehicle wrap in tip-top condition. When washing your wrap, be sure to use a mild detergent and a soft automotive sponge or cloth.

2. Avoid Excessive Water Pressure. 

Not only can the brushes at automatic car washes damage your vehicle graphics, but so can water pressure. While we recommend avoiding pressure washing your wrapped vehicles, if you must do so, use the following guidelines: keep the pressure below 2,000 psi, use a spray nozzle with a 40° angle wide spray pattern and keep the water temperature below 180°F. You also want to keep the spray nozzle at least 12 inches away from the car and spray perpendicular to the wrap to avoid chipping or other damage.

3. Spot Clean Regularly. 

When dealing with difficult stains, you want to clean them as soon as possible. This can include bird droppings, insects, tree sap, pollen and fuel spills. Letting these items sit for too long can make them harder to remove, increasing the likelihood of damaging your wrap when trying to remove it. When cleaning stubborn contaminants, start by soaking the area in warm, soapy water to loosen it. If a stronger cleaning solution is needed, be sure to test an unnoticeable area first to make sure the cleaner won't damage the graphics. Be sure not to use solvents or oil-based cleaning products.

If you have other questions about caring for your custom vehicle wrap, be sure to ask one of the experts at ProDezigns! Don't have a vehicle wrap yet? Talk to Missouri's best vehicle wrap shop about your options. Let us help you start getting maximum marketing results through auto advertising today!  

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