The following is a pre-application checklist that is essential for getting ready to wrap any vehicle, with any type of wrap media.

1: The ideal location for an installation is indoors in a climate controlled environment. If this is not possible, do your best to protect the surface from changes in temperature, moisture, wind and dust as these will affect the integrity of the application.

2: Prior to application, remove all trimthat may interfere with the wrapping process. This would include: license fixtures, antennas, nameplates, lighting fixtures, etc.

3: Identify possible points of failure, which may include: poor paint jobs, clear coat chipping, rust, dents, nicks, scratches, seams, silicon seals, and rubber window gaskets. The adhesive is designed to adhere to the painted vehicle surface, it doesn’t stick to silicone, rubber etc…The material must be trimmed around these areas!

4: Ensure the vehicle has been kept indoors and surface has been cleaned with IPA (Isopropyl Alcohol, 70%concentration minimum) prior to application. Allow to air dry. The use of towels or rags may contaminate the cleaned surface. Pay special attention to edges, seams, around moldings and gaskets and where objects were removed. Use compressed air or a heat gun to ensure dryness.

5: The vehicle and environment temperature should be above 60°F (15°C) (prior to application.

6: Always ensure the finished graphic lines up with the vehicle before application.

Stay tuned for the next checklist for applying the vinyl to the vehicle!