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Vehicle graphics that are located in industrialized, heavily polluted or low lying areas are prone to damage from the fallout phenomenon. Orafol Americas recommends vehicle graphic owners in these areas frequently rinse the graphics with a mild soap-and-water mixture. For information about fallout, check the Support section at www.orofol.com
The Do’s
The following practices will help maintain the life and quality of the vinyl film:
Wash applied vinyl graphics with a blend of clean water and a mild soap-and-water mixture and a mild car wash detergent (such as Dawn, Joy, or Ivory). Test any cleaning solution on a small section of the vinyl graphic before using.
Always read the warning labels on car care products for proper safety instructions.
Once you’ve washed the vehicle with the soapy water blend, rinse it with clean water.
Either let the vehicle air dry or use a microfiber cloth.
The Don’ts
Avoid the use of the following to eliminate indications of vinyl failure. This can include loss of gloss level, fading, embrittling, cracking, chipping, or peeling around graphic edges:
Do not allow fuels to stay in contact with the vinyl for extended periods of time. Be sure to clean all spills as soon as possible.
Avoid automated car washes, truck washes which use caustic cleaners, or pressure cleaners to clean your vehicle.
Avoid using Carnauba-Based wax over vinyl graphics. Do not apply any type of wax or polish on matte or carbon fiber finished vinyls.
Do not use mechanical brush washers.
Concerns about Pressure Washing
Vinyl Vehicle Graphics
Pressure washing should only be used when no other cleaning methods are available. Keep the following in mind while performing this type of cleaning:
Repeated pressure washing can cause vinyl graphics to lift around the edges and peel away from the vehicle, especially if the spray is at a sharp angle to the vinyl edge.
Over time, repeated pressure washing can degrade the face film, causing the graphic to lose its luster, fade, crack and even chip away from the substrate.
To prolong the life of the applied vehicle graphic when choosing to pressure wash, consider the following (based on vertical
application):
Water Temperature: 67ºF - 77ºF
Spray nozzle opening: 40º wide pattern
Spray angle 45º
Angle of graphic: 90º (vertical)
Distance from graphic: 15”
Water pressure: <800 PSI
Length of time: 30 seconds.
Aim the spray pattern at a slight angle to the edge of the vinyl graphic.
Under no circumstances should a turbo pressure nozzle be used when pressure washing applied to vehicle graphics.
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SYNOPSIS: Repeated pressure washing can cause vinyl graphics to lift around the edges and peel away from the vehicle, especially if the spray is at a sharp angle to the vinyl edge.
Over time, repeated pressure washing can degrade the face film, causing the graphic to lose its luster, fade, crack and even chip away from the substrate.
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Vehicle graphics that are located in industrialized, heavily polluted or low lying areas are prone to damage from the fallout phenomenon. Orafol Americas recommends vehicle graphic owners in these areas frequently rinse the graphics with a mild soap-and-water mixture. For information about fallout, check the Support section at www.orofol.com
The Do’s
The following practices will help maintain the life and quality of the vinyl film:
Wash applied vinyl graphics with a blend of clean water and a mild soap-and-water mixture and a mild car wash detergent (such as Dawn, Joy, or Ivory). Test any cleaning solution on a small section of the vinyl graphic before using.
Always read the warning labels on car care products for proper safety instructions.
Once you’ve washed the vehicle with the soapy water blend, rinse it with clean water.
Either let the vehicle air dry or use a microfiber cloth.
The Don’ts
Avoid the use of the following to eliminate indications of vinyl failure. This can include loss of gloss level, fading, embrittling, cracking, chipping, or peeling around graphic edges:
Do not allow fuels to stay in contact with the vinyl for extended periods of time. Be sure to clean all spills as soon as possible.
Avoid automated car washes, truck washes which use caustic cleaners, or pressure cleaners to clean your vehicle.
Avoid using Carnauba-Based wax over vinyl graphics. Do not apply any type of wax or polish on matte or carbon fiber finished vinyls.
Do not use mechanical brush washers.
Concerns about Pressure Washing
Vinyl Vehicle Graphics
Pressure washing should only be used when no other cleaning methods are available. Keep the following in mind while performing this type of cleaning:
Repeated pressure washing can cause vinyl graphics to lift around the edges and peel away from the vehicle, especially if the spray is at a sharp angle to the vinyl edge.
Over time, repeated pressure washing can degrade the face film, causing the graphic to lose its luster, fade, crack and even chip away from the substrate.
To prolong the life of the applied vehicle graphic when choosing to pressure wash, consider the following (based on vertical
application):
Water Temperature: 67ºF - 77ºF
Spray nozzle opening: 40º wide pattern
Spray angle 45º
Angle of graphic: 90º (vertical)
Distance from graphic: 15”
Water pressure: <800 PSI
Length of time: 30 seconds.
Aim the spray pattern at a slight angle to the edge of the vinyl graphic.
Under no circumstances should a turbo pressure nozzle be used when pressure washing applied to vehicle graphics.
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The finished product. . East Bay Water Solutions. .[/caption]
Vehicle graphics that are located in industrialized, heavily polluted or low lying areas are prone to damage from the fallout phenomenon. Orafol Americas recommends vehicle graphic owners in these areas frequently rinse the graphics with a mild soap-and-water mixture. For information about fallout, check the Support section at www.orofol.com
The Do’s
The following practices will help maintain the life and quality of the vinyl film:
Wash applied vinyl graphics with a blend of clean water and a mild soap-and-water mixture and a mild car wash detergent (such as Dawn, Joy, or Ivory). Test any cleaning solution on a small section of the vinyl graphic before using.
Always read the warning labels on car care products for proper safety instructions.
Once you’ve washed the vehicle with the soapy water blend, rinse it with clean water.
Either let the vehicle air dry or use a microfiber cloth.
The Don’ts
Avoid the use of the following to eliminate indications of vinyl failure. This can include loss of gloss level, fading, embrittling, cracking, chipping, or peeling around graphic edges:
Do not allow fuels to stay in contact with the vinyl for extended periods of time. Be sure to clean all spills as soon as possible.
Avoid automated car washes, truck washes which use caustic cleaners, or pressure cleaners to clean your vehicle.
Avoid using Carnauba-Based wax over vinyl graphics. Do not apply any type of wax or polish on matte or carbon fiber finished vinyls.
Do not use mechanical brush washers.
Concerns about Pressure Washing
Vinyl Vehicle Graphics
Pressure washing should only be used when no other cleaning methods are available. Keep the following in mind while performing this type of cleaning:
Repeated pressure washing can cause vinyl graphics to lift around the edges and peel away from the vehicle, especially if the spray is at a sharp angle to the vinyl edge.
Over time, repeated pressure washing can degrade the face film, causing the graphic to lose its luster, fade, crack and even chip away from the substrate.
To prolong the life of the applied vehicle graphic when choosing to pressure wash, consider the following (based on vertical
application):
Water Temperature: 67ºF - 77ºF
Spray nozzle opening: 40º wide pattern
Spray angle 45º
Angle of graphic: 90º (vertical)
Distance from graphic: 15”
Water pressure: <800 PSI
Length of time: 30 seconds.
Aim the spray pattern at a slight angle to the edge of the vinyl graphic.
Under no circumstances should a turbo pressure nozzle be used when pressure washing applied to vehicle graphics.
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