One of the most common car cleaning questions i get.
Car wash with vinyl wrap.
At wrap works orange county we also recommend 3m quick detailer spray wax or meguiar s ultimate quik wax.
Wrapped vehicles can be run through a carwash.
The most popular vinyl wrap.
It safeguards a car against stone chips sand dust grime bird droppings tree sap and more.
Vehicle wraps aren t meant to be installed and forgotten.
You should hand wash it using 3m car wash soap 39000 or meguiar s nxt generation car wash or deep crystal car wash.
Before you wash a vinyl wrapped car understanding vinyl car wraps.
It is also possible to pressure wash a vehicle with a graphic wrap.
Which is the best way.
Like the rest of your vehicle your vehicle wrap requires regular cleaning and maintenance.
The best way to wash a car with vinyl wrap is to use a dedicated soap sprayer.
Pressure washers can also be used to clean car wraps.
These can be attached to most regular hoses and they create the right blend of soap and water for you.
It can also shield your vehicle from the powerful uv rays of the sun snow and rain.
The hand held sprayers may not be quite as powerful as an automated car wash.
How do i clean take care of vinyl wrap on my car here is my answer.
However it is important to make sure that the carwash uses a touchless system as using a brush carwash may cause damage to the vehicle graphic such as dulling scratching and lifting the edges of the vinyl.
Vinyl wrap mantience 101.
Use of brush car washes may cause damage to your vehicle graphic including dulling scratching and lifting the edges of the film.
Holding a high pressure sprayer too close to the vinyl can result in lifting seams creating gaps and possibly tearing the material just like the water jets in an automated car wash.
A vinyl wrap adds an extra layer of protection to your car s paint.
You can use another gentle automotive detergent if necessary any good brand.
Try deep crystal car wash 3m car wash soap 39000 or another vehicle soap specifically approved for use on vinyl wrapping.
Cleaning car wraps with a carwash.
For longer lasting vibrant color wash your wrap on a regular basis and keep your vehicle away from possible pollutants.