Whether you use car wraps for decorative or promotional purposes, it’s important to learn about proper maintenance. With winter right around the corner, it helps to know the right steps to take to protect your vehicle wraps from damage. Below are a few easy tips to keep these vinyl wrappings in good shape no matter how nasty it gets outside.

3 Tips to Protect Car Wraps During the Winter

1. Clear Away Road Salt

Road salt is an effective solution to clear out snow from the streets and help drivers resume their daily schedules. However, its chemical components can be detrimental to car wraps and cause considerable damage. Being exposed to salt can shorten the lives of vinyl wraps and car paint and cause them to corrode. Anytime your vehicle comes into contact with these snow-melting solutions, clean them away as soon as you possibly can. Once the weather is comfortable enough, you can hand scrub the car to remove any traces of road salt.

2. Avoid Scraping

Subfreezing temperatures can also leave behind a layer of frozen ice on your car’s body and windshield. While an ice scraper can help in such situations, avoid using it for cars with colorful vinyl wrappings on them. Excessive scraping causes the vinyl coating to tear apart and leaves gaping holes in it. It can also cause fine lines and scratches on your car’s body. A better option is to use soft-bristle brushes or brooms to clear away excess snow from your car. Switching on the defroster can help melt the ice from the windshields and windows.

3. Stay Wary of Winter Debris

In heavy snowfalls and winter storms, park your car away from trees to avoid damage from falling debris. Any holes or openings in the car wrap will allow moisture to seep in and leave your car’s body heavily corroded. In such situations, bring your vehicle to an expert to get the wrapping patched over the damaged site.

Follow these tips from DTM Signs and Truck Wraps and see for yourself how they help keep your vehicle protected during the winter months. Their experienced team provides clients throughout Brooklyn, NY, and the surrounding areas with top-tier car wraps. For further information about their products and services, call (347) 312-5488, or visit their website.