It is best to remove a wrap before it dramatically starts to break down.
If you notice it start to fade, dark spots appear or the wrap starts to go matte in sections, then it must be removed as quickly as possible. The longer you leave it to break down; the harder it will be to remove it.
A wrap will protect your paintwork if you look after the wrap and remove it within the recommended time.
The longevity of a wrap really depends on a number of factors such as sun exposure, climate, frequency of washing, and general ‘wear and tear’.
Wraps do not last as long on vehicles that are out on the road every day and in the sun a lot. With heavy wear and tear like this, the life expectancy may be as short as 2 years. However, even something as simple as parking in the shade could increase the life expectancy of your vehicle wrap dramatically.
You must keep in mind that vinyl doesn’t have the same properties as paint, it is a temporary skin that needs to be cared for. So, although wraps are designed to be UV stable; they will eventually break down.
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As wrap shops, we do an amazing job of creating content that is aesthetic based and why not! Vehicle wrapping is one of the most photogenic industries to be in! We create an product that is completed in a relatively short amount of time; so the before and after results are so captivating!
We place a focus on educating clients around the nature of a wrap. A lot of clientele may have no idea what a wrap is, so we believe it’s important to shed as much light as we can. At Drive we have a focus on correctly educating our clients on our product so they can make an informed decision on if it’s the right choice for them and how to get the best life out of their new wrap.
