Clean Car Before Applying Vinyl Graphics

I show you how to install vinyl decals on a car using soapy water.

Clean car before applying vinyl graphics.

After cleaning your surface area wet the area again using a spray bottle and a solution of about 5 soap 95 water. It s best to sweep and mop before you bring the car into the space especially in winter due to the electro static charge of the vinyl wraps that will attract dust. Pressure washers and drive through car washes can be bad for your graphics as well as your paint. If your vehicle is dirty the adhesive material on your vinyl graphics will stick to the dirt on your car and not to the paint.

In this situation all the hard work and time you spent applying the graphics perfectly will be for naught. Begin cleaning by removing all dirt and grime with a commercial detergent solution and water. You can apply most smaller decals without using water but for large and very large stickers this trick is a life saver. If you take the vehicle to the car wash for this portion of the cleaning it is important to make sure the vehicle is completely dry before applying the graphics.

Always clean your space before attempting to install the wrap. Take it to a hand car wash or use the daily 5 minute keep it clean method above. Apply the sticker while the area is still wet. Remove hardware and clean it molding nozzles side lights.