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CAT-A-TONIC    POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:SANTA CLARA,CA. |
posted 08-27-2017 01:09 PM
    
The wrap job looked fantastic. I see them done on some of the custom cars on the TV shows. They appear to have the wrap material down to a fine art as far as the overall colors and appearance. But...as far as the material of these wraps, how do you care for it? Do you wax it? |
VinceM             >POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Mission Viejo, CA, USA |
posted 08-27-2017 01:47 PM
Care for your vehicle graphics like you would any f ine paint finish. Using high quality 3M products designed specifically for car c are and these cleaning and maintenance procedures will help keep your 3M vehic le graphics looking their best. Wash Regularly • Wash whenever the car appears dirty. Contaminants allowed to remain on the graphic may be more difficult to remove during cleaning. • Rinse off as much dirt and grit as possible with a spray of water. • See "Difficult Contaminants" on page 1, for spot cleaning bird droppings, tar, etc. • Use a wet, non-abrasive detergent such as 3M™ Car Wash Soap 39000 or Meguiar’s NXT Generation® Car Wash or Deep Crystal® Car Wash and a soft, clean cloth or sponge. • Rinse thoroughly with clean water. To reduce water spotting, immediately use a silicone squeegee to remove water and finish with a clean microfiber cloth. i IMPORTANT NOTE 3M does not recommend using wax or other similar coatings on vehicle graphics. Automated Car Washes Vinyl wraps may be run through car washes. Touch less car washes are the best for graphic care. Use of brush car washes (depending upon the frequency and quality of brush) may cause dulling/scratching/lifting edge of the graphics. For graphics care procedures see 3M Instruction Bulletin 6.5 for details. Pressure Washing Although hand washing is the preferred cleaning method, pressure washing may be used under these conditions. • Ensure the water pressure is kept below 2000 psi (14 MPa). • Keep water temperature below 180 °F (80 °C). • Use a spray nozzle with a 40 degree wide angle spray pattern. • Keep the nozzle at least 1 foot (300 mm) away from and perpendicular (at 90 degrees) to the graphic. i IMPORTANT NOTE Holding the nozzle of a pressure washer at an angle to graphic may lift the edges of the film. Difficult Contaminants Soften difficult contaminants such as bug splatter, bird droppings, tree sap and similar contaminants by soaking them for several minutes with very hot, soapy water. Rinse thoroughly and dry. If further cleaning is needed, test one of these products in an inconspicuous area to ensure no damage to the graphics: Meguiar’s Gold Class™ Bug and Tar Remover or 3M™ Citrus Base Cleaner. Isopropyl alcohol (IPA) (two parts IPA to 1 part water) or denatured alcohol may also help. Spot clean the contaminants. Do not use rough scrubbing or abrasive tools, which will scratch the film. Wash and rinse off all residue immediately. Fuel Spills Wipe off immediately to avoid degrading the vinyl and adhesive. Then wash, rinse and dry as in "Wash Regularly" on page 1 as soon as possible. |
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