How To Remove Wrap From A Car In 4 Simple Steps
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Vinyl wraps are an excellent choice for the changing appearance of your car. It is more flexible and can withstand scratches better compared to paint.
On top of that, it has a glossy finish which gives your car an excellent look while also giving you more protection from the sun. Yet, after some time, some owners may begin to notice that cracks, dust, and dirt are starting to accumulate on their vinyl wrap. Also, depending on the quality of the wrap, usually after a few years, it must be removed due to the damaging material and replaced with another one or with paint. In this article, we are going to explore the methods, tools, and steps that you need to take to remove that old vinyl wrap and prepare your vehicle for a new one. |
Methods For Removal of The Vinyl Wrap
Tools Needed For The Removal Of The Vinyl Wrap
Steps Needed For Removal Of The Vinyl Wrap
We are going into more detail about the steps later on.
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Factors That Impact The Removal Of The Car Wrap
Weather Condition
The first thing that you have to consider is weather conditions. If the car has been wrapped in the winter season, it will be harder to remove the wrap due to longer exposure. The wrap might have frozen over due to low temperatures outside and even though the material might be of high quality, it can't handle much stress and pressure. As for the weather, you might be able to remove a vinyl wrap on hot summer days but if you try it during cold days, it will take longer and cause more stress on your body! Time Another important factor to consider is the time! The longer the paint has been exposed to the vinyl wrap, the tougher it will become. That is why you have to be extra cautious when working on a car with a vinyl wrap that is harder to remove. It won't break apart if you use too much force but it can damage the original paint and as we all know, some damages are hard to fix and can be expensive as well! It'll be fine if you're working on a wrap with lots of bubbles or paint cracking though. Quality One thing we would like to bring up here is that the manufacturer's name or brand of the vinyl wrap itself is not as important as the quality. High-quality vinyl wraps are much easier to remove than other types of wraps such as "low budget." But, even low-quality vinyl wraps will not peel off in one clean sheet. Is It Easy To Remove Vinyl Wrap From Car?
Yes, the process for removal is pretty simple. The key here is to perform the removal in a temperature-controlled environment, at room temperature. How Long Does It Take To Remove Vinyl Wrap? Again, this all comes down to the quality of your vinyl wrap and the method you are using. If you are using a high-quality film then it should come off in one piece. For example, the removal of the vinyl from one door by using the hot water method can take 2-3 minutes, whereas the removal with the heat gun can take up to 16 minutes. Will Removing Car Wrap Damage Paint? No, the removal of a car wrap is not damaging to the paint. The only way that you would damage your paint would be if you sanded through the primer before applying the wrap in the first place. How Hard Is It To Remove Vinyl Wrap? If you are following the correct process for the removal of the wrap then there is no need to worry about it being difficult. Yet, if you are not following correct process or you pick up an improper tool then it can become a major headache. It is also very important that you do not pry up the vinyl with your fingernails! Use the proper tools and materials for removal. How Much Does It Cost To Remove A Vinyl Wrap? If you choose a professional to do the job, it would be around the $500-$1000 range. It is a bit higher end of the price scale as you get your car detailed and wrapped at the same time. If you do a rough estimate, it would cost about $250-$350 or even less to remove the wrap if done by yourself or with help from friends. How Do You Remove Vinyl Wrap Adhesive? Vinyl wrap adhesive can be removed by using an Adhesive Residue Remover. However, we also recommend a Clay Bar Kit to pull off anything you missed that also cleans out the paint quite well. How To Remove Car Wrap Step By Step
Heat Gun or Hair Dryer Method Step 1 - Heating Note: A common mistake is to use too much heat. This can cause the adhesive to delaminate and thus leave hard-to-clean residue behind or cause the vinyl to tear and come off in small pieces. Using a heat gun or a hairdryer in short bursts and pulling at the right-degree angle away from the vehicle should remove 99% of all vinyl stickers on your car after 10m to 20m of time. If you can not get a grip, try using an adhesive residue remover. More details are below!
Step 2 - Peeling
Note: A common mistake is to pull at the wrong angle when removing the vinyl!
Step 3 - Removal of the adhesive
Step 4 - Cleaning
Hot Water Method
You now know that by using heat you can remove the wrap from a vehicle but not all heat is created equal.
You can easily save a lot of time by using this method! To give you an example, if you were to remove the wrap for a door on your car by using hot water it would only take you around 2-3 minutes, whereas if you were to use the heat gun method it would be approximately 15-16 minutes! Tools Needed: Step 1 - Prepare a hot water jug that has been heated at 100 Fahrenheit (38 Celsius) Step 2 - Pour the heated water on an area of the vinyl wrap approximately 30 cm in width Step 3 - Gently apply the Plastic Razor Blade to one edge of the vinyl wrap and start the peeling process Step 4 - Reapply the heated water on the area once it stops peeling out and repeat the process till finished. Then clean the vehicle by using the same process described above with the Clay Bar Kit. Warning:
That's it! You have successfully removed your car wrap from your vehicle! Now you can paint the car with whatever color and designs you want or you can wrap it again with a high-quality vinyl wrap! Let's "Wrap" It Up Now you know how to remove wrap from a car. You've now seen the methods, tools, steps, and factors that are involved in this process. With patience, and the right attitude you should be fine in doing it yourself, yet, if you think the whole process is too much for you or if you do not have the time and energy to do so, you can always count on a professional car wrap company to do it for you! |
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