Caring for Vinyl Films

You would want to care for your vinyl wrap on the vehicle the same way as for your car paint. Hand washing is always the best and safest choice! Only touchless car washes are recommended. Car washes that have the rotating brushes may lift and remove the vinyl! For best cleaning and maintaining of the finish as well as protecting against fading we recommend using our wrap care products.

Hand Washing Vehicle Wraps

Flush the wrap with water to remove loose dirt particles. Use a mild liquid detergent and water mix to wash the wrap with a soft brush, sponge or rag. wash going from top to bottom only scrub if absolutely necessary after applying the cleaning solution, keep a steady stream of water flowing on the wrap to wash away dirt particles Rinse the entire vinyl wrap thoroughly with clean water. Dry with rags or for Gloss vinyl wraps it may not be necessary.

How long does the vinyl wrap films last?

This is a tricky question, because there are a lot of factors especially once it is installed. The vinyl films themselves will last anywhere from 3 to 7 years depending on the environment. Generally the stronger the sun and the more your car is outside under the sun the less the vinyl will keep it’s color brightness and may start to fail or crack sooner. If you live in Southern United States like California, Florida, Texas, etc. your vinyl film will last about 20-30% less due to the strength of the sun. This is true for all vinyl films no matter of the manufacturer. This is also true for paint. Colors that have a high content of red pigment will last the least as red pigments fade the quickest from all colors. These colors are Red, Purple, Yellow, Pink, Copper.

Is a vinyl car wrap permanent?

No, the vinyl films we sell have a non-permanent adhesive that makes the vinyl wrap removable. A wrap typically last for 3-7 years depending on the style of material used, conditions in which the car is driven, how much it is driven and where it’s stored; the amount & strength of sun it gets. The vinyl wrap film can be removed without damaging the paint, returning the car to its original color and condition. You may get some glue residue after removal, but that can easily be removed with a glue remover (rubbing alcohol) or simply rubbing it off with your finger. Normally a vinyl wrap should be removed after 7 years as it can may damage the clear-coat and even the paint if left on for longer.

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Tesla Car Wrap offers a wide variety of services in addition to our exemplary vinyl car wrap installation. Our team of professionals can also assist with black out chrome trims and emblems, powder coated wheels, custom painted brake calipers, paint correction, window tint, lowering springs, ceramic pro, clear bra, body work and door jambs and more!

TESLA MODEL S PAINT CORRECTION

There is quite possibly nothing more frustrating than observing damage to your paint job. This damage can be caused my careless drivers bumping into your vehicle or dinging your door with theirs. Minor damage can also occur due to road debris. My Tesla Wrap can evaluate and quote any vehicular paint correction needs you may have.

Brake Calipers

If you experience leaking brake fluid, reduced braking power, vehicle pulling or sounds when engaging the brakes it may be time to have your brake calipers replaced. Over time as the rubber seals age and harden you will need to have new brake calipers installed.

TESLA MODEL S WHEEL COATINGS

Wheel coating dresses up worn out older tires. This is an easy way to enhance the appearance of your aging tires. Wheel coating will protect tires from chemicals, brake dust, heat and chipping. Wheel coating is hydrophobic which means it repels water; it also will add outstanding gloss and depth.

TESLA MODEL S WINDOW TINT

Window tint is a fully customized feature that you can have added to your vehicle. During the process a transparent, nearly clear, piece of film is applied to the interior of your vehicles windows. Window tint will help block out the suns’ damaging UV rays and will also reduce the interior temperature of your car during the hot summer months.

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These services can be booked individually or you can arrange to have many customized features all installed at the same time as your Tesla vinyl wrap. One popular add on service to the vinyl wrap process is the black out of chrome trims and emblems. If you do not enjoy the shine factor that chrome offers on your Tesla S then you can have all of the trims and emblems completely blacked out.

This will create a sleek appearance and adds a pop of individuality to your already customized vehicle. Lowering springs will improve the over-all handling and ride comfort for your Tesla S. The pro to utilizing lowering springs is the more controlled feeling you will experience while cruising in your car, the con can be bottoming out under certain road situations. Prior to installing Tesla lowering springs you should consider the types of streets that you drive on regularly.

If you go over many speed bumps or have rough roads you may want to talk to your installation professionals about this option first. Drivers who enjoy sleek easy to ride on roads often boast about the impeccable performance their cars experience after they have had lowering springs installed.

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Customize your car:

People have been personalizing and customizing their cars for, well, as long as there have been cars—and one of the newest and coolest ways is with vinyl wrapping. If you’re already thinking about how your vehicle will be transformed when you shrink-wrap it in an entirely new color, then the next step is understanding what that might cost—and whether the price is worth it.

That’s where we can help. Vinyl wraps have some distinct advantages over repainting your vehicle, and also a couple of disadvantages worth considering. Here’s what you need to know about wrapping your car—including how much it costs.

FAQs:

Caring for Vinyl Films
- You would want to care for your vinyl wrap on the vehicle the same way as for your car paint. Hand washing is always the best and safest choice! Only touchless car washes are recommended. Car washes that have the rotating brushes may lift and remove the vinyl! For best cleaning and maintaining of the finish as well as protecting against fading we recommend using our wrap care products.

Hand Washing Vehicle Wraps
- Flush the wrap with water to remove loose dirt particles.
- Use a mild liquid detergent and water mix to wash the wrap with a soft brush, sponge or rag.
  1. wash going from top to bottom
  2. only scrub if absolutely necessary
  3. after applying the cleaning solution, keep a steady stream of water flowing on the
    wrap to wash away dirt particles
- Rinse the entire vinyl wrap thoroughly with clean water.
- Dry with rags or for Gloss vinyl wraps it may not be necessary.

How long does the vinyl wrap films last?
- This is a tricky question, because there are a lot of factors especially once it is installed. The vinyl films themselves will last anywhere from 3 to 7 years depending on the environment. Generally the stronger the sun and the more your car is outside under the sun the less the vinyl will keep it’s color brightness and may start to fail or crack sooner. If you live in Southern United States like California, Florida, Texas, etc. your vinyl film will last about 20-30% less due to the strength of the sun. This is true for all vinyl films no matter of the manufacturer. This is also true for paint. Colors that have a high content of red pigment will last the least as red pigments fade the quickest from all colors. These colors are Red, Purple, Yellow, Pink, Copper.

Is a vinyl car wrap permanent?
- No, the vinyl films we sell have a non-permanent adhesive that makes the vinyl wrap removable. A wrap typically last for 3-7 years depending on the style of material used, conditions in which the car is driven, how much it is driven and where it’s stored; the amount & strength of sun it gets. The vinyl wrap film can be removed without damaging the paint, returning the car to its original color and condition. You may get some glue residue after removal, but that can easily be removed with a glue remover (rubbing alcohol) or simply rubbing it off with your finger. Normally a vinyl wrap should be removed after 7 years as it can may damage the clear-coat and even the paint if left on for longer.