When removing a vehicle wrap there are many considerations that come into play. No sign company can know the quality of the work that was performed by others. In fact, a recent prospect that will remain nameless was told that 3MM materials with a 7 year outdoor wear life had been used. He told us that the wrap had been done only three years ago but yet the graphics were fading and lifting in places. Though he was a candidate for a replacement wrap, there was no way that we would be able to verify that the materials used were a 3MM vinyl product carrying a lesser outdoor wear warranty. It could have been a material failure, but it could also be that the former wrap installer substituted a lesser grade of material and even a different material altogether. That being said SignWorks prices the removal of a vinyl wrap based on the time it actually takes to remove the graphics. The reason this is priced on that basis is that there is no way to gage the effects of age, weather considerations and the materials that were used. Mother Nature and how the vehicle wrap was maintained will affect just how easily the old vinyl will release.
Extreme exposure to sunlight will cause the vinyl to become brittle, meaning that it may crack and lift off in very small pieces, which will mean it will be a time consuming process. A more recent wrap installation where the vinyl is still somewhat pliable, especially if properly installed, will lift off with relative ease. The effects of how the vehicle was maintained and whether harsh chemicals were used to clean the vehicle will also impact the durability of your wrap and the ease with which it can be removed.
The best advice we can give is that you contact a reputable sign company such as SignWorks. Call us today at (510) 357-2000 to schedule an appointment if you're considering redoing you vehicle or fleet graphics.
Vehicle Wrap Redo Considerations
SYNOPSIS: When removing a vehicle wrap there are many considerations that come into play. No sign company can know the quality of the work that was performed by others. In fact, a recent prospect that will remain nameless was told that 3MM materials with
What to know before redoing an old vehicle wrap
BY: CHERYL ARCHER, SignWorks Inc.
When removing a vehicle wrap there are many considerations that come into play. No sign company can know the quality of the work that was performed by others. In fact, a recent prospect that will remain nameless was told that 3MM materials with a 7 year outdoor wear life had been used. He told us that the wrap had been done only three years ago but yet the graphics were fading and lifting in places. Though he was a candidate for a replacement wrap, there was no way that we would be able to verify that the materials used were a 3MM vinyl product carrying a lesser outdoor wear warranty. It could have been a material failure, but it could also be that the former wrap installer substituted a lesser grade of material and even a different material altogether. That being said SignWorks prices the removal of a vinyl wrap based on the time it actually takes to remove the graphics. The reason this is priced on that basis is that there is no way to gage the effects of age, weather considerations and the materials that were used. Mother Nature and how the vehicle wrap was maintained will affect just how easily the old vinyl will release.
Extreme exposure to sunlight will cause the vinyl to become brittle, meaning that it may crack and lift off in very small pieces, which will mean it will be a time consuming process. A more recent wrap installation where the vinyl is still somewhat pliable, especially if properly installed, will lift off with relative ease. The effects of how the vehicle was maintained and whether harsh chemicals were used to clean the vehicle will also impact the durability of your wrap and the ease with which it can be removed.
The best advice we can give is that you contact a reputable sign company such as SignWorks. Call us today at (510) 357-2000 to schedule an appointment if you're considering redoing you vehicle or fleet graphics.
