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In Hialeah, mobile branding and advertising are virtually a necessity these days. Vehicle wraps are hard to beat when gathering a large market share and remaining competitive are at the top of your list of priorities this year. They present your info at all hours of the day and night, provide plenty of attractive visuals to appeal to consumers outside of your target audience, and they just plain catch people’s eyes. Of course, we are probably preaching to the choir here.
Once you already have your vehicle wraps in Hialeah FL, what is the best way to protect your investment? We will answer this and more in today’s blog.
Keep It Clean
You likely remember how much you babied your new car when you first purchased it. You washed and waxed it. And, in between regular cleanings, you may have dusted. Yet, the owners of wrapped trucks, vans, and cars seem to be almost intimidated by the idea of maintaining their graphics. Don’t be! With the right knowledge, wraps are simple to maintain and clean. And, this is a necessary task if you want your graphics to last you for up to five to seven years of use.
Mistakes to Avoid when Cleaning Your Wrap
Before we get into the “dos,” let’s look at the don’ts:
Don’t Use Petroleum-Based Products – Commonly found in some cleaning products and car waxes, petroleum-based products react with the vinyl and lead to material failure.
Don’t Use Abrasive Cleaning Tools – It is dangerous to use abrasive cleaning pastes, old clothes that have gotten stiff from exposure to various solvents, and sponges that feature scrubbers. They can tear the vinyl and, at the very least, will scratch the graphics.
Don’t Use High-Pressure Hose Nozzles and Commercial Car Washes – The high power of the water from a high-pressure hose and the brushes in a car wash can cause the vinyl to lift.
Don’t Use Solvents – This usually refers to alcohol-based products that react with the vinyl and weaken the vinyl. They eventually contribute to material failure.
Protect Your Wraps the Right Way
Forget all of the above products. All you really need is a bucket of lukewarm water, a soft sponge, and a mild automotive cleaner. The perfect way to rinse off the suds is with a garden hose without a high-power nozzle. Soak especially stubborn messes, including tree sap, bug carcasses, and bird droppings, a little longer with the tepid water.
Repeat the soaking daily if it does not do the trick the first time. We recommend contacting one of our staff members for assistance with detritus that will not go away. We are happy to answer any questions long after you receive your wrapped vehicle. There may be some extreme instances where we need you to bring your car into our shop for help.
This is just a crash course on how to protect your vehicle wraps in Hialeah FL. If you are interested in learning more, please contact the friendly professionals at Trending Signs today for a free consultation.
