

Many wrap shops and independent installers use 3M Primer 94 to speed-up the installation process by not performing the necessary steps for an installation that will last for years rather than months. This not only causes the vinyl & laminate to separate but the adhesive residue left behind is extremely difficult to remove and clean. Removing a car wrap where a primer has been used on the edges is a nightmare.
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This is not true, if the installer takes his/her time and the necessary steps to prepare the surface, install the vinyl properly and perform the post installation requirements then there is absolutely no need to use a primer. There is an old school of thought that using the 3M Primer 94 on the edges is necessary to seal the vinyl to avoid separation and water getting under the film. A car wrap without a laminate is very difficult to remove.Īlso, it is very important to make sure when your wrap is installed that you request NO Primer is used. If the car wrap has been on the vehicle for more than 3 years then there is a chance that the adhesion is pretty strong, yanking the film may cause separation from the vinyl and laminate.

Using both hands with the fingers spread open so contact is made to the most of the surface of the film while pulling back. The wrap needs to be heated to reach a certain degree and pulled back slowly in a 45 degree angle. The removal process of a vehicle wrap is also important. However, it is important to keep in mind that both of these brands manufacture many different vinyl where some have very strong adhesive and are not designed for vehicle wraps, choosing the right wrap vinyl is very important. High-quality films made by Avery and 3M are designed to leave no adhesive residue when removed. All is needed is a heat source, preferably a heat gun, some experience and a lot of patience. If the vehicle has been wrapped with a high-quality car wrap vinyl then the removal process is very easy. The concern is are vehicles wraps easy to remove? The answer is: YES. This is a question that we hear almost with every client that inquires about car wraps.
