Is your vehicle wrap worn out or outdated? We specialize in professional wrap removal and car cleaning, restoring your car to its pristine condition. After removing the old wrap, you can choose to keep your car unwrapped or enhance it with the latest branding and marketing updates. Contact us for expert wrap removal and a fresh new look for your vehicle!
If you leave a wrap on your vehicle too long, you will greatly increase the chances of paint damage. As the adhesive bonds with the surface of the vehicle body, it gets stronger with time. Thus, you should stay within your wraps’ lifespan to ensure that you don’t damage your paint job. Most car wraps will last from 3-7 years depending on weather conditions, mileage and treatment of the wrap. Usually it is recommended to remove the wrap before it has begun to crack and fade. When the wrap starts to crack and fade the removal process becomes much more difficult. In some cases the vinyl will have to be removed with a tool known as a vinyl eraser. These tools are designed to rub the vinyl off without causing damage to the paint of the vehicle. Sometimes when the wraps have cracked and faded, when removed, they tend to reveal paint that has started to fade. It is possible for the rubber eraser to cause damage to the paint in the areas where the paint has faded, but this has happened in very limited cases.
Heat Gun (Blow Dryer is an alternative)
Gloves (optional – for protection from heat)
CANOPUS Decal Remover Eraser Wheel (optional – for more worn/damaged vinyl or permanent adhesive vinyl)
Patience
Find a clean, flat surface where you can work comfortably
Clean the surface of which the vinyl will be removed from to avoid any damage.
Starting at one corner of the wrap use your heat gun to warm the material in a back-and-forth motion which will loosen the adhesion.
Access your plastics utility knife and carefully get a corner of the vinyl started.
Slow begin peeling the vinyl at a 45 degree angle, keeping hands close to the surface. Make sure to heat periodically keep the material warm as you move along the surface.
When wrapped is removed there may be adhesive left on the surface. Use a microfiber towel and 70% isopropyl alcohol to breakdown the adhesive. (If adhesive will not budge, opt for Automotive Goo & Sticker Remover)
If the vinyl is overly cracked and cannot be removed with heat you can always opt to purchase a
CANOPUS Decal Remover Eraser Wheel
When removing the vinyl with heat or a decal removal remember to be patient and gentle to prevent damaging the wrapped item.
