There are a number of factors that can affect the installation quality of Car Wrap Vinyl and ultimately the appearance of the vehicle. In this article, we'll discuss several common vinyl wrap installation mistakes and how to avoid them.
1. Lack of proper cleaning
Lack of proper cleaning is one of the first and most common installation mistakes. The surface of the car must be thoroughly cleaned and degreased prior to wrapping. Vinyl wrap doesn`t stick to dirt, so leaving some areas of the car dirty is a recipe for vinyl lifting off the surface. Most commonly, this can be seen around the edges of panels and in wheel wells. Vinyl film will also tent over dirt particles left on the vehicle, making your wrap look bumpy. Some of the issues primarily caused by insufficient cleaning are:Vinyl film peels from car surface, bubbles, Failed to wrap around panel edge, shards under vinyl.
How to avoid:
It is important to wrap the car in a clean and controlled environment. Before starting the installation, make sure the workshop is free of dirt and dust. Thorough cleaning of the entire car will reduce contamination during installation.
2. Wrinkly corners
Wrinkled corners make any package look cheap and unprofessional. Proper vinyl packaging must look like the car is painted. As one of the most difficult parts to pack, the corner always reveals the skills of the installer.
How to avoid:
The best way to ensure a perfect corner wrap is to work with an experienced and trained installer. Experienced installers will be able to handle different kinds of materials and will have a variety of installation techniques and techniques to ensure the corners are wrapped perfectly.
3. Overstretching
This can happen when the vinyl cut sheet for a particular part of the car ends up being too small, and the installer then has to stretch the material to make it fit. When the material is overstretched, it can fall off the surface of the car, as the adhesive thins out in the process, reducing the vinyl's stickiness. Areas that are overstretched can also be under high tension, which can lead to film failure, especially around edges and corners. Overstretching will also make the vinyl look thinner and affect the look of the wrap. Seeing discolored, shiny spots on the wrap is a sign of overstretching the material.
How to avoid:
The best way to avoid overstretching is to measure the vehicle properly before wrapping it. Doing this ensures that each section has enough material, which will help avoid overstretching.
4. Does not follow the direction of the directional wrap
Not all vinyl wraps are installed the same way. Some packaging films are directional and require special installation methods. These films change shades and colors depending on the angle from which you are viewing them. This means that these films have to be installed on the car one way or the panel colors will not match. This is especially evident on colourflow/colourflip packaging, where the orientation of the film has the greatest impact on colour tint.
How to avoid:
Before cutting vinyl sheets for packaging, you must pay special attention to the direction of the color. Don't just cut vinyl pieces and glue them on.
5. Lack of post-installation procedures
After installation, it is important to perform two necessary procedures to ensure the longevity and execution of the package. Post-heating and proper curing time. Post-heating is the process of heating the material to a temperature to "kill" the film's memory and seal it better. This is especially important for panel edges, corners and seams. Proper cure time allows the wrap to fully adhere to the car surface, cure in place, and avoid blistering and blistering.
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