A vehicle wrap is only as good as the prep that goes into it. Here is what we ask fleet managers and single-vehicle buyers to handle before the appointment, and how to keep the wrap looking new after.

Pre-wrap, two to seven days out

  • Wash the vehicle thoroughly. Hand wash is best. Do not wax or polish in the week leading up — wax residue interferes with adhesion. If the vehicle just came from a dealer or auction, assume there is wax on it and let us know so we can prep accordingly.
  • Photograph existing damage. Dents, scratches, and panel gaps show through a wrap. Document them so the wrap inspection on install day is on the same page as your records.
  • Park indoors or under cover the night before. Morning dew and overnight rain mean we lose the first hour to drying the vehicle when it arrives.

Install day

  • Arrive with the vehicle clean and dry. If it rained overnight, we may push the start time by an hour or two to fully dry.
  • Leave the vehicle with us for the full install window. Wraps cure over hours, not minutes. Pulling the vehicle early to “test” the look means risking lifting at seams. Trust the window.
  • Be available for one walk-around at handover. We do this to surface any concerns immediately while the install team is still onsite.

After the wrap

  • First wash: 7 days minimum. Let the adhesive fully cure. Hand wash only for the first 30 days. No automatic brush washes — they damage wrap edges.
  • Avoid pressure washers within 12 inches of seams. A pressure washer aimed at a seam will lift the vinyl. Keep distance and angle the spray.
  • Sealants and waxes: only wrap-rated products. Standard car wax can damage vinyl. Use products labeled safe for vehicle wraps.
  • Heat is the enemy of long wraps. If you can park in shade or a garage, your wrap will last years longer than if it bakes in direct sun every day.

Fleet rollouts: schedule in waves

If you are wrapping a fleet, schedule the install in waves so your operational capacity does not drop in one hit. We work with fleet managers to plan the order, typically grouping by vehicle type and route to minimize downtime impact.

Removal and re-wrap

Wraps are designed to come off cleanly within their rated lifespan (typically 5-7 years for premium vinyl). After that, removal can be more involved and may leave residue. If you are planning a refresh, contact us during year 4-5 so we can scope the removal window honestly.