Many businesses use vehicle wraps as mobile billboards, and drivers also use them for personal cars to protect their paint jobs. Unfortunately, once winter arrives, moisture, de-icing chemicals, and other grime can impact the vinyl's effectiveness. To keep your wrap intact, learn more about winter upkeep below.

Winter Tips for Vehicle Wraps

1. Use a Soft-Bristle Brush

In the Northeast, cars can spend much of winter under blankets of snow and ice. When removing these substances from the auto body, use a soft brush instead of an ice scraper or a brush with stiff bristles, as the friction caused by these devices could leave abrasions in the vinyl wrap. To do the job faster, you can also run room temperature water from a garden hose over the vehicle wrap.

2. Wash Away Salt

Before putting the car in your garage at the end of the day, check for powdery residue and crystals on the vehicle wrap. These substances are most likely road salt that got stuck to the frame while you were driving. The chemicals used to melt ice can dry out the vinyl sheath, so wipe away the residue with water to prevent corrosion.

3. Get Holes & Scratches Repaired

Holes and scratches in vehicle wraps need immediate attention, as moisture could get inside the openings and cause the vinyl to warp or peel. Depending on the puncture's depth, it might have also scratched the car paint, which exposes the metal to the elements. To prevent extensive damage, have a trained technician repair the vinyl as soon as you notice an issue.

To refresh your vehicle wrap this winter, contact the professionals at DTM Signs and Truck Wraps. Based in Brooklyn, NY, this company is known for taking clients’ car graphic designs and flawlessly transferring them to durable vinyl wraps. Find financing information online, view samples of their work on their website, and call (347) 312-5488 to discuss your project with a member of their team. You can also learn more about vehicle wraps on their Facebook.