Paint Condition:

Before you can wrap a vehicle you need to ensure the paint is in good condition as oxidation and other paint surface deterioration will make both installation and removal difficult.  The paint on the vehicle must be applied OEM specs.  Panel repair, priming and painting must be applied per OEM instuctions and be compatible in order to avoid paint delamination.  Curing of the vehicle paint must be at least 72hrs. A vehicle wrap installation prior to this 72hr period could result in delamination, bubbling and even pigment bleeding.

Cleaning Preparation:

As a cationary procedure testing the cleaning solvent on an inconspicuous area of the vehicles application surface to check for potential damage from solvent usage.

It is absolutley critical to properly clean and prepare the vehicle application areas prior to application of the vehicle wrap to ensure proper adhesion during the life of the wrap.  If the vehicle wrap surface is not thoroughly cleaned immediately prior to application, then the result most likely will be adhesion loss over time.

• The vehicle should be washed prior to having the installer perform the install.
• The installer will remove any remaining dirt, road tar, grease or contaminates.
• For fiberglass all mold release agents should be removed if being applied for the first time.
• If applying window perforated vinyl to windows of the vehicle clean using a single razor blade scraper and then spray with cleaning solution and then squeegee it dry using a soft rubber window squeegee and then wipe the edges using a lint-free paper towel.
• After the thorough cleaning, the vehicles surface should be wiped with isopropyl alcohol and then dry wiped the surface using a clean, soft, lint-free cloth.

Temperature for Vehicle Wrap Installation:

High or low temperatures are not good for wrap installations.  A tmperature range of 55 deg. F and 100 deg. F produce the best results.  Lower temperatures reduce the initial adhesive bond and the flexibility of the film while higher temperatures can cause the adhesive to have a high tack and the film becomes soft and stretches and can to the point of over stretching and that can become a problem for installation.