- 10/13/2025
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Maintaining the wrap after applying it to your car is very important and necessary to protect it from damage, cracking, and color fading, and to ensure that it lasts for many years. There are some bad habits and practices that will damage the wrap and shorten its lifespan.
Many car owners believe that the wrap will protect the paint from weather conditions, so they do not care about it at all, which is a mistake, as the simplest things will affect it as they affect the paint, such as sunlight, bird droppings, small stones, and others.
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Tips for maintaining car wrap
The most important tips for maintaining car wrap that we recommend you follow are as follows:
Park your car in the shade or in a garage
Always make sure to park your car in a covered area, in the shade, or in a garage to prevent external factors from affecting it, especially UV rays, bird droppings, tree sap, and several other harmful factors.
Drive carefully
After installing the wrap on your car, you should drive more carefully, avoid unpaved roads full of stones and gravel, or drive slowly on them, and leave a safe distance between you and tree branches so as not to damage it.
Stay away from automatic car washes
It is essential that you do not wash your car in an automatic car wash, as the fast-rotating brushes can damage and crack the wrap, or cause the edges to peel and tear. Therefore, wash your car in the usual way, as this is much better.
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Use special soap
When you want to wash your car by hand, you should use a pH-neutral washing liquid that does not contain chemicals that may damage the wrapping, then dry it with a microfiber towel or a special car towel to get an excellent wash.
Do not use a pressure washer
When washing your car by hand, avoid using a pressure washer, as it applies strong pressure to the water, which may damage the wrap, especially the edges that are not well attached to the body. Strong pressure may also crack the wrap if it is old.
No need for polish or wax
If your car's wrap is faded or slightly dull and you want to add a slight shine to it, you should not use wax or polish, as these products contain chemical petroleum substances that will damage it. If you must do this, use products specifically designed for wraps.
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Clean dirt as soon as it appears
When you notice tree sap, bird droppings, or any other dirt on your car, you should remove and clean it quickly. You can clean it with warm water and a microfiber towel, and it will come off quickly.
Check it regularly
It is very important to regularly check the wrapping on your car for any damage, wear, or cracks and repair it immediately. Check the corners to see if they are still well attached to the body, as they are prone to damage, especially if they are not installed correctly.
