Avoid abrasive materials, petroleum distillates (such as tar removers) and car washes that use brushes or high pressure. Hand washing of your vehicle and its graphics is recommended. How do I care for my graphics once they are installed on my vehicle?Ī. Ford Custom Graphics is able to control quality by working directly with some of the best graphics manufacturers in the industry. Our graphics are made with 3M’s Scotchprint® Personalized Vehicle Graphic Film plus a clear graphic protection layer. What are the custom graphics for Ford made of?Ī. The cleaner must be wet, non-abrasive, without strong solvents, and have a pH value between 3 and 11 (neither strongly acidic nor strongly alkaline)Īdditional Note from Tech Support: "The use of acidic or alkaline cleaners may be required to remove some types of stubborn contamination, but should be limited in use as repeated cleanings with such chemicals can result in drying of the material." Technical Data direct from 3M in regards to vehicle wraps and graphics:Ĭleaning: Use a cleaner designed for high-quality painted surfaces. Super VRT dressing will mask most minor scuffs and scrapes that aren't removed by the polishing.Use caution to not over polish and never use a heavily abrasive chemical or foam. Repeat the process as needed on more substantial damage.Rub the polish into the stripe then remove excess residue with a plush microfiber towel. Use about a large quarter sized blob of Paint Finishing Polish or Revive on a blue foam hex grip polishing pad.As a last resort diluted isopropyl alcohol can be used if nothing else removes the staining.AGAIN ONLY USE ON STRIPES THAT ARE COOL TO THE TOUCH!! For dried polishes and polymer reinforced wax contamination a diluted mixture of APC (1:1) sprayed onto a towel and used to scrub may work.Brilliant Glaze will also work well on blotchy or streaked stripes.Brilliant Glaze rubbed into the problem area with a soft foam applicator will remove most natural wax contamination.Waterless Wash or Detail Spray and a microfiber towel are very mild and should be tried before anything else. Wax/Polish Residue, Stains, or Stubborn Contamination on Matte Stripes: All the processes described in the video can be 'undone' if you are not satisfied with the results.Do not use heavy abrasives or aggressive polishing methods as they can damage the stripes beyond repair. No sense in doing the whole process if you're not sure you'll like the result. Always test the process in a small area before proceeding to the rest of the stripe.Tape off edges if necessary, dressings on the other hand are OK as they do not build up along the edges. Never work across the edge of the stripes with polishes or waxes.If you've been driving or the car has been sitting in direct sun for an extended period of time allow a few minutes for them to cool down. Never work on stripes while they are hot to the touch.Don't forget to select the higher quality 720p optionĬautions, Watchouts, & 'Don't Do That!' Warnings:
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