A vehicle wrap is a great way to advertise your business or unify your company vehicles. However, you want to ensure your investment will last throughout the year, including once warm weather arrives. While heat is needed to apply vehicle wraps, excess heat can cause damage once the installation is complete. To protect your cover, learn more below.

Heat & Your Vehicle Wrap

When your vehicle is exposed to excessive heat or UV rays for a prolonged period, your wrap may start to fade due to the UV rays breaking down the chemical bond. This process leads to a bleached look. Peeling and cracking can also occur when the exterior temperature of your car becomes too high, as the adhesive on the vehicle wrap breaks down. This can even lead to warping in any areas the wrap is touched. All of these results will decrease the longevity of your investment.

How to Prevent Damage

Try your best to avoid leaving your vehicle out when it's over 86 degrees. You should also park in a shaded spot or a garage to keep your wrap out of direct sunlight. Since this won't always be possible, apply a protective wax to your car before summer begins.

Additionally, you should only wash your vehicle wrap on cool or cloudy days, as rubbing the material on hot days can cause peeling and warping, and always wash it by hand. If you spot damage, such as peeling or bubbling, take it to the shop as soon as possible for a repair.

DTM Signs and Truck Wraps in Brooklyn, NY, can handle all of your vehicle wrap needs. They offer modern designs and professional installation, and they pride themselves on high-quality work that’s always on time. They also now offer financing to ensure everyone can benefit from their work. Visit their website to view their portfolio, or call (347) 312-5488 for a free estimate.