You just got your vehicle wrap done, but it’s the height of summer heat. Chances are you are a little worried about how all the extra sunlight and extreme temperatures are going to affect your new wrap. Summer can wreak havoc on these important advertising tools, so it’s necessary to know how to protect them during this time of year. 

If you want to keep your vehicle wrap looking pristine through the summer and beyond, here are three tips you need to know: 

Keep Your Vehicle in the Shade

The easiest way to maintain the vibrancy on your vehicle wrap even in the brutal summer heat is to be conscious of where you park. Exposing the wrap to high degrees of UV light can fade the colours, making it more difficult for customers to see it. Sunlight also has a way of increasing the surface temperature of your vehicle and warping the wrap.

The best thing you can do to protect the integrity of your wrap is to park out of direct sunlight. This might mean parking under a tree to be in the shade. You might even need to pull it into the garage or cover it to help protect the wrap if parking in the shade is not an option for you. 

Vary Where You Park

There will be times when it is unavoidable for you to park in the sun. Make sure you alternate the angle at which you park your wrapped vehicle. The sun should hit different parts of the vehicle each time you park it. This helps to prevent the wrap from unevenly fading in some areas more than others to give you a more consistent look overall. 

Rinse Your Car with Cool Water

Is there anything better in the middle of a hot summer day than being sprayed with cool water? You might envision lounging poolside in this heat, and your car can benefit from cool water as well. During the heat of the day, you should make it a priority to go outside and rinse it down with cool water. 

Rinsing the vehicle with cool water has two effects. First, it keeps your car from getting so hot that the wrap will wrinkle or start to warp. Second, it rinses grime off the vehicle to keep it as clean as possible until the next time you are able to wash it by hand. 

Taking Care of Your Vehicle Wrap

Summer can make it more difficult to care for your vehicle, but these expert suggestions will help keep your vehicle vibrant. Of course, selecting a high-quality wrap in the first place is of the utmost importance. If you need help with your next vehicle graphics in London, be sure to contact SpeedPro London. We can help with any and all of your graphic needs!