Vehicle wraps aren’t meant to be installed and forgotten. Like the rest of your vehicle, your wrap requires regular cleaning and maintenance. For longer-lasting, vibrant color, wash and detail your wrap regularly. Common sense is king with vinyl! 

Park out of the sunlight and in the shade as often as possible. This is not imperative, but aids in keeping the colors vibrant. Do not leave the car covered in dirt, grime, bird droppings, tree sap, or wet leaves. 

If you see a bubble or wrinkle in the vinyl, do NOT poke! It’s easy for us to fix, and it’s FREE. 

When it’s time to clean your vinyl-wrapped vehicle, DreamWraps recommends hand-washing with the two-bucket method using only quality pH-Neutral automotive cleaning products. You can treat your wrap like paint, but AVOID using harsh chemicals, solvents, compounds, and swirl/scratch removers at all costs. 

We recommend ceramic coatings on wraps and would be happy to apply a two-year ceramic coating for you.  Using a reputable ceramic-based spray detailer on clean microfiber cloths to maintain your vinyl wrap between washes is a great option. CarPro Reload is a strong ceramic booster, but use caution and follow their directions.  

Brush-type car washes are NOT recommended on a vinyl wrapped vehicle as they can scratch the film, cause edges to lift, and dull the film’s appearance. Brushless or Touchless car washes are acceptable for vinyl wrap. 

Although hand washing is the preferred cleaning method, pressure washing may be used under these conditions: Ensure the pressure is kept below 1000 psi. Use a spray nozzle with a 40-degree wide-angle spray pattern and keep water temperature below 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Keep the spray nozzle at least 12 inches away from the car edges. 

When waxing or sealing vinyl wraps, DO NOT use vinyl-damaging petroleum distillates or abrasives! DreamWraps can not be held liable for any damage caused to the vinyl or vehicle due to neglect or product use. 

For Gloss Vinyl, you can use products such as: 

•  DreamWraps Wrappers Delight wrap booster

• Most fully synthetic waxes and spray detailers

• Maguiars' NXT Wax 2.0 & Ultimate Quik Detailer - P&S Triple S

• Chemical Guys Wrap Detailer 

For Matte, Satin, and textured films: 

•  70% Isopropyl alcohol (IPA) or mix water with 91% (ratio 2:1) 

•  Chemical Guys Meticulous Matte 

•  DreamWraps Wrappers Delight wrap booster 

•  Avery Dennison Supreme Wrap Care  

DO NOT use any silica or wax on Matte or Textured Vinyl, as they alter the finish’s appearance. Some vinyl is different, and results vary. Please reach out if you have questions! 

For Chrome or Textured Vinyl, extra care is necessary, as it is easily prone to scratching and swirls. 

For more information about products, warranties, care, and terms and conditions, please go to the material manufacturer’s website or our page available 24/7 at DreamWraps.com