How do you seal the edges around doors?

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Possible options: Wrap around, trimmed or paint on sealer

AVOID: Paint on sealer. This is a nightmare to remove and if done incorrectly can discolour your paint job

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How is the wrap removed?

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Possible Options: Heat and peel or heat, steam and peel or heat, steam, peel and scrape

AVOID: Anything with the word scrape in it! When you make the initial enquiries about having your vehicle wrapped, don’t just think about the wrap going on – think about how you’re going to get it off!

Some materials can decay over time, so when you try to remove them they come off in tiny little scraps. This means a full de-wrapping can take 8+ hours, specialist equipment and a lot of cursing.

The other big issue with cheap materials? They can discolour the paintwork underneath the wrap, leaving you with a lasting impression of whatever your previous artwork was. Choose the highest quality materials for durability and ease of removal; don’t take the risk of having to re-spray your vehicle after it has been wrapped.

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Do you remove obstacles (like door handles, indicators, mirrors etc.) to wrap?

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Possible options: Yes, No, Sometimes

AVOID: Sometimes or no. If you’re having your car fully wrapped, pay attention to how it’s done – your mates or your customers certainly will!

A wrap that is simply trimmed around obstacles like door handles and badges can fail more quickly as the edges aren’t sealed or protected. A qualified, experience wrapper will have no problem removing and replacing obstacles like door handles to make sure the job is done properly.

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Are the inks you use UV stabilised and safe for my paint job?

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Possible options: Yes, No, I have no idea.

AVOID: No and especially I have no idea!

Firstly, any wrapper that doesn’t know exactly what’s in his inks or what they’re capable of is not a professional. Walk away.

If your wrapper knows his product but says no, please be aware that UV and heat exposure (sunlight, in other words) can cause dark inks to bleed through the vinyl and imprint onto the paintwork underneath, particularly if your paint is white or a light colour.

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