Car wrapping is a great way of updating the appearance of your vehicle without the need for a full costly respray. A wrapped car can not only look visually impressive, but it can also protect your vehicle’s original paintwork.
To keep your car wrap in pristine condition, it’s important to follow specific maintenance steps. We’ve teamed up with the car cleaning experts at Chemical Guys to help ensure your wrapped car stays vibrant and damage-free for as long as possible.
Tip 1: Finding the right snow foam
During the pre-wash stage, you’ll need a good pressure washer, a snow foam cannon and mostly importantly, the right snow foam.
While all snow foams might produce suds, there are some formulas that are designed to create a thicker foam. All Chemical Guys soaps like the Chemical Guys Honeydew Snow Foam or Sticky Snowball Snow Foam have been engineered for use with a foam cannon. Both turn any car wash into foam party and their gentle formulas make them a perfect match for a wrapped car.
Both are pH balanced and are gentle on all exterior surfaces from clear coat painted surfaces to wrapped finishes, polished metals, glass, and plastic trim. Be wary of low-grade car wash soaps that are often too strong, stripping wax, may leave a dull finish and have the potential to stain plastic and rubber parts.
Tip 2: Dilute with warm water
Next, use warm water to help aerate the snow foam soap and water mixture, so you can effortlessly shoot thick suds.
Try not to violently shake the solution once you’ve diluted the soap into your canister. Instead, gently mix the solution by swirling the bottle in circular motions to prevent excessive foam build up inside your canister.
Make it easy on your wrapped car by rinsing your vehicle before you start foaming it. By rinsing your vehicle, you’re removing any significant dirt and debris, preventing it from being rubbed into the wrap. Simply rinse your car from top to bottom with your pressure washer, then, proceed to foaming your car.
Tip 3: Snow foam in action
Chemical Guys recommend laying down a thick layer of suds over the car and then rinsing it off before going over with a mitt. Simply coat your car, allow the foam to sit for a few minutes and let the sheer power of premium Chemical Guys soaps and gravity work for you and finish by rinsing the car off with just water. These simple step help minimise the chances of scratches and swirls.
Tip 4: Wash using a car shampoo
You are now ready to advance to the contact wash stage, giving your car a thorough wash with a quality car shampoo such as Chemical Guys Mr Pink Car Shampoo to get rid of dirt and grime while using a quality wash pad like the Chemical Guys Chenille Microfibre Wash Pad. Rinse the car well and make sure to dry the car completely with a proper drying towel.
Tip 5: Apply the spray wax or detailer
With a wrapped finish, you’ll want to avoid compounds and polishes that may mar or leave blemishes. The key to looking after a wrapped car is regular washing and choosing the right maintenance products to make it look next level.
Spray waxes are super easy to use, perfect for maintaining a high gloss finish. You can use them on a wet or dry surface to leave it looking smooth and streak-free. Spray waxes, such as the Chemical Guys Blazin Banana Carnauba Spray Wax or Lucent Synthetic Spray Wax are quicker and easier to apply than traditional paste or liquid waxes.
Blazin’ Banana bonds and cures to the surface, providing durable protection against the road’s toughest debris and leaving behind incredible water beading properties. Blazin’ Banana also offers slick protection from harmful airborne pollution, contamination, and water spots while leaving behind a premium warm shine and mirror reflection that lasts.
Lucent Spray Shine Synthetic Spray Wax is blended with specialty lubricants and slickening agents that help reduce static caused by surface friction. Less static attracts and traps less dust.
Regular use of a spray wax or a quick detailer such as the Chemical Guys Speed Wipe Quick Detailer keeps your car looking fresh. It’s like a mini touch-up that keeps the sparkle alive and helps you avoid a major shine overhaul. Formulated using premium gloss-enhancing polymers, Speed Wipe quickly and safely removes dirt, dust, fingerprints, smudges, and road grime while leaving behind an impressive show winning shine.
And there you have it! You’ve just mastered the art of maintaining your wrapped car like a pro. Your ride is now looking fresh, shiny, and protected against the elements – time to take your car for a spin to show off that glossy finish!
Remember, regular washing and detailing keeps your car looking fabulous and helps maintain its value. So, keep that spray wax handy and make it a part of your car care routine.
Until next time, happy detailing and may your car always shine bright!
