Can You Wash a Car with New Wrapping Film?

When you just got a new car wrapping film that looks so amazing！ But the car get a dirty may you will think of Can i wash my car now? For the answer is yes—but you have to be more careful when you wash wrapping film.

Using the wrong car wash can damage your wrapping film. But don't worry about that, very easy to wash the wrappping film. I'll explain you the correct way how to wash your car, from automatic car washes to hand washing. And you also can learn which soaps can use and how to dry the wrapping film.

A wrapping film isn't like the car original paint. The Original paint is baked onto the metallic, creating a hard and durable shell. A wrap is a sophisticated, high-performance vinyl film with a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, applied to the surface of that paint.

Its main vulnerabilities are its edges and its surface. The edges of each panel are the most critical areas. If you use a harsh brush or a high-pressure spray at the wrong angle, you can force water and soap underneath the film, starting the peeling process. The surface of the wrap, while durable, is more susceptible to fine scratches (called "micro-marring") than clear coat. These scratches can make the glossy finish look dull and hazy over time. Understanding that your wrap needs a gentler touch is the first step to preserving it.

If you must need to use an automatic washing that a touchless car washing is the best choice for you. 

• Touchless Car Washes: The machine only use the high pressure water with chemical clearer to wash your car. The benefit is that nothing can touch your wrap that the abrasive brushed won't damage your car wrapping film. For the shortcoming is it has chemicals in order to tough on grime, but will damage the top protective layer of your wrapping film vinyl, willl make the surface loosk fade and full if you keep to use for a long time. I recommend you can use a touchless washing only if cannot use a hand wash.
• Soft-Touch / Friction Washes:Avoid these at all costs. These are the washes with large cloth or foam brushes that spin over your car's surface. Even though they're called "soft," these materials are notorious for trapping dirt and grit from hundreds of previous vehicles. They act like sandpaper, swirling and scratching your wrap's surface. They can also catch on the edges of the film, potentially causing it to lift or tear. The risk is simply not worth the convenience.

How to keep your wrapping film scratch free and glossy? Recommend you to do this method: One bucket filled with clean soap water to wash; another bucket filled with plain water for washing your wash mitt. This ensures that grit and dirt are washed off the mitt and left in the rinse bucket, not ground back into your paint and wrap. It’s the most effective way to prevent those fine scratches that ruin a wrap's appearance.

As below is the method of the hand washing for your reference:

1. First for rinsing: Always start by using hose with gentle water to wash whole car. That way can easier to loosen and reoves dirt and debris.
2. Second for two bucket method: Do something as above i said. Pls use the car wash soap and use a sof and high quality washing microfiber. Alos need to wash each section you can se and keep the suface wet, no let the soap dry on the wrap.
3. The last for dry gently: Need to use a clean, soft and plush microfiber towel. Don't rub or use a circular mothion, very easy to leave the swirl marks

Your wrap's enemy isn't just dirt—it's harsh chemicals. Avoid these at all costs:

• Dish Soap or Household Detergents: For those product can cut the grease on dishes, but they will damage of the protective layer of the car wrapping film, and make it more easy to damage from teh UV and more easy to get dirty.
• Strong Solvents: Don't use the gasoline, chemical clearner or any strong solvent to remove the spot. Because of these chemicals will dissovle the vinyl wrapping film in permanent.
• Abrasive Cleaners or Polishes: Any product labeled as a "rubbing compound," "cleaner wax," or anything abrasive is too harsh for the wrap's surface.
• Pressure Washer Soaps: The soaps designed for electric pressure washers are often very strong and concentrated. They are not formulated for the delicate surface of a vinyl wrap.

Drying is as important as washing. When the water evaporates will very easy cause the water spots left on the car wrapping film, if not removed it which is can damage the wrapping film surface. The best way is use a blower to blow the water out from crevices and panels. This is the ultimate touch free method. Recommend you choose the large, clean and ultra plush microfiber towel, Don't scrub too much. For the best protection, follow up with a spray detailer designed for vinyl wraps to add a layer of gloss and protection.

Need to know what the brushed can damage the car wrapping film, when it spins around the car ash, and it can pick up sand, grit, and particles from every car. And the brushed will wash it with them together to wash your car wrapping film that will cause the fine scratches all over your wrapping film. Thise scratches will make the gloss looks dull and hazy. For the brushed also can pulling the film up.

For the Bird droppings and bug splatters are acidic, both can stain or damage your wrapping film if left in the sun that why need to clean them promptly. Pls use the soak a microfiber towel or water with quick detailer, gently wipe—never scrape or pick. 

Wash your car wrapping film as soon as it looks dirty, or at least every two weeks. The biggest threats to your wrap aren’t just visible dirt, but things you can’t see—like tree sap, pollen, bird droppings, and industrial dust. These can be acidic and stick to the vinyl, causing damage to your car wrapping film over time Regular washing removes them before they harm the wrap. In winter or on salted roads, wash more often since salt is very corrosive.

Washing in the correct way is long term wrap care, and you also can do more. After very washing, you can use the spray dealant to add a protective layer for your vinyl wrapping film, which is can repels water and dirt, and also cam make your next washing more easier. And it also can provide UV protection to prevent fading. And also need to park your car out of direct sunlight. Using the gentle way to wash with these simple protective habits, can keep your car glossy always

Wanna to keep your car wrapping film looks news like before? Keep choosing a hand wash without a an automatic brush, using the right product to wash and do a simple rountine. If can keep to do a right care, it will stay vibrant and protected for years to come.