Are you bored with the appearance of your car? Well, good thing
there are vinyl car graphics to give your vehicle a brand new look
without damaging its paint. Affordable and easy to install, car graphics
are a breeze to design, especially if you have professionals helping
you out.
For generic car wraps, you can visit different auto parts
store and choose from hundreds of pre-designed graphics. Of course, you
can also try your luck at sign shops or vehicle wrapping companies, as
these establishments can help you create custom vinyl wraps that feature
special designs to suit your preferences.
Regardless of which
type of car graphics you choose, it is important to keep an eye on the
installation, as you do not want bubbles or other errors ruining the
overall look of your vehicle. Some tips to follow when it comes to car
wrap installation include:
Wetting Agents: DIY or Store-bought?
What
helps the vinyl to stick to your car? That would be a wetting agent,
which is something you can prepare on your own or buy from a store. The
advantage of course, of making your own wetting agent is that it saves
you some money. You just need rubbing alcohol, dish soap, water, and a
spray bottle and you are good to go.
Cleanliness is next to perfect installation.
Here is one thing
you need to know: a clean surface makes it easier for the vinyl car
graphic to adhere to your vehicle. And this is why your car should be
free of dirt particles prior to installation. Also, you have to
understand that dirt basically equals damaged paint and failed
installation of your car wrap. Rust is also an enemy since it also
hinders your vinyl car graphic from sticking smoothly to your vehicle.
Go for an even application.
Which
means you should not rush through the whole process. With your wetting
agent, you will need to spray the surface of your car evenly, taking
care to work section by section. As you stick the vinyl car graphics to
the surface, you should have made sure that the positioning is perfect
before you use more of the wetting agent to apply the vinyl straight to
the right spots. A squeegee or a credit card will come in handy when it
is time to squeeze the excess water, as well as the bubbles from your
vinyl car graphic until it is evenly smooth.
