1 the first step is to clean the surface with paint safe grease and wax remover to remove any dirt or grime on the surface.
Tips for vinyl wrapping a car.
Once the vinyl is smooth it s time to remove the excess material.
The vehicle surface temperature must be at least 60 degrees fahrenheit.
Once you have a starting peel back the liner and place the vinyl wrap onto the target surface.
Keep in mind that the vehicle s paint is lurking under your blade.
There is also another great thing about wrapping in sections.
Most companies who work on vinyl wrapping or wrap paint as it s sometimes referred to use what s called cast vinyl the highest tier of vinyl on the wrapping market.
Cut the vinyl wrap not the vehicle.
With air release vinyl wrap you can press the air easily.
Avoid using vinyl on wooden surfaces.
Then proceed to rinse the surface with water.
Don t cut any excess until you re positive there are no air bubbles.
Cleaning and surface prep for a successful professional car wrap.
After the vinyl sheet has adhered to the car body over the thread the thread is sharp.
We recommend to have the car generally cleaned with car wash soap avoid using cleaners with waxes.
Vinyl wrapping on your vehicle will not only last a long time but it s also going to look good doing it.
A product called knifeless tape applies a filament thread made of thin kevlar to the car body under the vinyl.
Use vinyl wrap on smooth substrates like glass corrugated plastic and painted aluminum.
Avoid using chrome is this is your first time applying vinyl wrap.
Using moderate pessure on your squeegee apply the film while pushing out trapped air from beneath starting from the middle outward.
Make sure your material is larger than needed for easier handling.
Purchase roughly 15 20 feet 4 6 6 1 m more vinyl than you think you ll need in case you mess up any of the panels.
Prepping for a vinyl wrap installation includes making sure your vehicle is free of dust mud wax oil protective type products and other agents that may prevent the vinyl from adhering to the vehicle surface during the installation process.