Clean Car Before Applying Vinyl Graphics

Take it to a hand car wash or use the daily 5 minute keep it clean method above.

Clean car before applying vinyl graphics.

In this situation all the hard work and time you spent applying the graphics perfectly will be for naught. 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. You can apply most smaller decals without using water but for large and very large stickers this trick is a life saver.

Begin cleaning by removing all dirt and grime with a commercial detergent solution and water. This may mean allowing the vehicle to sit indoors overnight. It s not hard but does take a little bit of time. After cleaning your surface area wet the area again using a spray bottle and a solution of about 5 soap 95 water.

Apply the sticker while the area is still wet. Pressure washers and drive through car washes can be bad for your graphics as well as your paint. I show you how to install vinyl decals on a car using soapy water. 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.