Aftercare

& Warranty Terms

A wrap lasts as long as it is looked after. Ten minutes of reading here is the difference between five good years and two.

First 7 Days — Important

The adhesive is still curing for a full week after install. During that window: no washing of any kind, no pressure washers, no wax or polish, and try to keep the car out of heavy rain and direct all-day sun where you can. Small bubbles or a slightly hazy look in the film are normal in the first few days and disappear as the film settles.

Do This

+Hand wash every two weeks with a pH-neutral, wax-free car soap.

+Use the two-bucket method with a clean microfiber wash mitt.

+Rinse top to bottom, then dry with a clean microfiber towel or filtered air.

+Park in a garage or shade whenever you have the option. UV is what kills a wrap.

+Remove bugs, sap, bird droppings and fuel spills the same day they land.

+Use a vinyl-safe detail spray or a wrap-specific sealant for gloss protection.

+Bring the car in once a year so we can check edges and seams.

Never Do This

×No automatic brush car washes. They scratch the film and catch edges.

×No pressure washing closer than 12 inches, above 2000 PSI, or aimed at an edge.

×No wax, polish, cutting compound or clay bar on matte and satin finishes.

×No solvents, degreasers, bug-and-tar remover, alcohol or acetone.

×No scraping, picking or peeling at a lifted corner. Call the shop instead.

×No ice scrapers or snow brushes on wrapped panels.

×No leaving the car under sap-heavy trees or sprinkler spray for long stretches.

Washing, Step By Step

Every two weeks is a good rhythm. Sooner if the car sees bugs, bird droppings, sap or road salt.

Rinse first

Loose grit is what scratches film. Flood the whole car with water before anything touches it.

Two buckets

One with pH-neutral soap, one with clean rinse water. Rinse the mitt between panels so grit never goes back on the car.

Top to bottom

Wash in straight lines, not circles. Save the lower rockers and bumpers for last, where the worst grit lives.

Final rinse

Sheet the water off with a low-pressure open hose. Do not let soap dry on the film.

Dry properly

Clean microfiber, patted not dragged, or filtered air. Water spots left to bake in the sun will etch.

Stains That Need Fast Action

These are acidic and will etch permanently into vinyl if they sit. Remove them the day you notice them.

Bug splatterBird droppingsTree sapFuel spillsBrake dustRoad saltBattery acidWet cement

Soak the spot with warm soapy water first and let it soften. Never scrape or pick at it. If it does not lift with gentle washing, bring the car by rather than reaching for a solvent. The wrong chemical takes the finish off the film permanently.

The Warranty

Two separate warranties cover your wrap. Both are worth understanding.

Workmanship: 3 Years

Covered by the shop

If an edge lifts, a seam separates or a panel bubbles because of how it was installed, we redo it at no charge. Bring the car back and we will look at it.

Registered to the vehicle and the original owner. Keep your invoice.

Film — Varies By Product

Covered by the manufacturer

Cast films from the major brands typically carry 3 to 7 years against cracking, fading and adhesive failure. Specialty films like chrome, color-shift and textured are shorter.

Your invoice lists the exact film and its rating. We handle the manufacturer claim on your behalf.

Not Covered

—Damage from automatic car washes, pressure washing or improper chemicals.

—Rock chips, road debris, scratches, vandalism, accidents and collision damage.

—Failure of the paint underneath, including resprayed, aftermarket or already-failing paint.

—Normal wear on high-friction points such as door handles, mirror edges and the front bumper.

—Expected fading, gloss loss or shrinkage at the end of the film’s rated service life.

—Wraps modified, patched or repaired by another shop.

—Damage caused by neglect, such as stains left to etch, or lifted edges left unreported.

Something not looking right?

Send a photo before you touch it. Most issues are a ten-minute fix if we see them early.

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