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      12-27-2011, 09:07 PM   #1
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Full Vinyl Wrap upkeep

Can anyone give me an understanding of what the upkeep is on a full vinyl wrap? I'm not one to baby my car and don't want to be held back constant cleaning and what not. Can it tear in an automated car wash? I'm looking to get a normal glossy vinyl job and not matte.
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      12-28-2011, 07:15 AM   #2
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      12-28-2011, 11:27 AM   #3
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ehh?
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      12-28-2011, 11:42 AM   #4
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The upkeep is easy:

all you really need is to wipe it down with a microfiber, soap, and water

to take out stains use denatured alcohol

if you want to go the extra mile, wipe down the whole car with denatured alcohol and water.

or you can hand wash the car fully with soap and water

DO NOT PRESSURE WASH! or put it through a machine.
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+1 to the above. I simply use soap and water on mine. The hard areas from people touching it take a little more effort to come out but still rather easily cleaned.
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      12-28-2011, 08:05 PM   #6
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So no more automatic car washes for me? lol. Why wouldn't the wrap act like vinyl stickers on a car? They do fine in a wash. Same as vinyl stripes.
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Any more input on this? ^^^^
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