Humvee21
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Dude, you just got it and already put on new rims and getting the wrap? Holy crap! Good luck
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Nice.
This is pretty common sense advice, but if you've never had a wrap, do not ever wash your truck with a pressure washer.... that is one thing your wrap definitely will not stand up to.
Thanks man,
I have heard that from several people. I've never owned a wrapped vehicle however when talking to the installer, he said you could use a pressure washer just don't get close. He suggested that a couple feet away and you'd be fine, depending on the pressure obviously.
You recommend against that?
Obviously I want to ensure this stays as nice as it can for as long as possible so any care and maintenance tips from those with experience, please share, I'm all ears.
~BGM
No he's right, from a couple of feet away its perfectly safe.
Problem is, when you're washing you start fixating on the little spots, grime, bugs and stuff you wanna clean off that takes a bit more pressure... you're staring at the spot, not the distance of the wand.... you get closer without realizing it and BAM.... all the sudden the spot is gone, but you're staring at the original paint through a hole in your wrap.
Even with good vinyl: elbow grease > pressure is the safe route. Stuff like automatic car washes are fine.... but an up close pressure washer can David Copperfield your wrap fasho.
Im glad I've been reading this ive been wondering how well they hold up. Any problems with heavy rain or hail if a pressure washer could put a hole in it?