{"id":6296,"date":"2021-02-08T23:39:05","date_gmt":"2021-02-08T23:39:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/?p=6296"},"modified":"2023-01-04T00:57:01","modified_gmt":"2023-01-04T00:57:01","slug":"how-to-repair-and-remove-a-vinyl-wrap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/how-to-repair-and-remove-a-vinyl-wrap\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Repair and Remove a Vinyl Wrap"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">An increasingly popular trend these days is the wrapping of cars. Vinyl wraps offer you a range of colours far beyond what a manufacturer can offer as standard. However, there may be times where you need to know how to repair and remove a vinyl wrap, which this article will show you.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_6c4e4d-a0:not(.this-class-is-for-specificity):not(.class-is-for-specificity){margin-bottom:30px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_6c4e4d-a0 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px;border-top:1px solid currentColor;border-right:1px solid currentColor;border-bottom:1px solid currentColor;border-left:1px solid currentColor;border-top-left-radius:3px;border-top-right-radius:3px;border-bottom-right-radius:3px;border-bottom-left-radius:3px;box-shadow:2px 2px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);max-width:448px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_6c4e4d-a0 .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_6c4e4d-a0 .kb-table-of-contents-title{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_6c4e4d-a0 .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;margin-top:20px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_6c4e4d-a0 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{border-top:1px solid currentColor;border-right:1px solid currentColor;border-bottom:1px solid currentColor;border-left:1px solid currentColor;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_6c4e4d-a0 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{border-top:1px solid currentColor;border-right:1px solid currentColor;border-bottom:1px solid currentColor;border-left:1px solid currentColor;}}<\/style>\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Wrapping your car<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> gives the flexibility of changing the colour of your car, without paying for a full respray. Unfortunately, damage can sometimes occur. This may result in the wrap needing to be removed and replaced. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Vinyl signwriting commonly found on vans for advertising may also need to be removed. Much like paint, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/how-to-remove-swirl-marks\/\">swirl marks<\/a> can be inflicted into wraps. While these cannot be polished out, they can be lessened using other methods.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_48df8e-6e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_48df8e-6e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_48df8e-6e\"]{margin-bottom:20px;font-style:normal;color:#0a1931;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_48df8e-6e mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_48df8e-6e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_48df8e-6e\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#ffc947;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_48df8e-6e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_48df8e-6e\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How to <strong>Repair<\/strong> Vinyl Wrap<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Vinyl is a thermoplastic, meaning it can be reformed multiple times using heat. If swirl marks can be seen in the wrap, gentle application of heat will allow the plastic to reform to a flat and even surface, i.e. vinyl wraps are \u2018self-healing\u2019. This will not repair deep gashes into the wrap but may help to improve the gloss effect of the wrap.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_1b8d11-29, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_1b8d11-29[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_1b8d11-29\"]{margin-bottom:20px;font-style:normal;color:#0a1931;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_1b8d11-29 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_1b8d11-29[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_1b8d11-29\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#ffc947;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading_1b8d11-29 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_1b8d11-29\">Step 1 &#8211; Decontaminate The Paint<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The first step is the ensure the surface is clean of any contaminants. Ideally, you should <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/how-to-remove-wax-sealant-and-ceramic-coating-from-your-car\/\">remove all former waxes and sealants<\/a> to leave behind a bare surface.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_d6942e-0c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_d6942e-0c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_d6942e-0c\"]{margin-bottom:20px;font-style:normal;color:#0a1931;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_d6942e-0c mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_d6942e-0c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_d6942e-0c\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#ffc947;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading_d6942e-0c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_d6942e-0c\">Step 2 &#8211; Apply Heat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">To apply heat, I tend to use a heat gun, but a hairdryer will do the job and will be a less risky option. Begin with the lowest heat setting and move the nozzle around, keeping it about 20-30 cm away from the surface. Do not hold the nozzle in one place, as this can burn the wrap. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image_66c4c2-22 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_66c4c2-22 wp-image-6311 size-full\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"501\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-16.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-6311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-16.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-16-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-16-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-16-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-16-1536x1026.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-16-2048x1368.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-16-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-16-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-16-524x350.jpg 524w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-16-788x526.jpg 788w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-16-599x400.jpg 599w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption>Before<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Every couple of passes, feel the surface with the back of your hand, it should be hot, but not so hot you cannot touch it.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"aawp\">\n\n            \n            \n<div class=\"aawp-product aawp-product--horizontal\"  data-aawp-product-asin=\"B07MTCLRTN\" data-aawp-product-id=\"3778\" data-aawp-tracking-id=\"prepmycar-21\" data-aawp-product-title=\"Netta Heat Gun - 2000W - Professional Hot Air Gun with 2 Temperature Modes - Hands-Free Stand Built-in - Ideal for Stripping Paints Soldering Pipes Shrinking PVC - Grey\" data-aawp-geotargeting=\"true\" data-aawp-click-tracking=\"title\">\n\n    \n    <div class=\"aawp-product__thumb\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__image-link\"\n           href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/dp\/B07MTCLRTN?tag=prepmycar-21&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"Netta Heat Gun - 2000W - Professional Hot Air Gun with 2 Temperature Modes - Hands-Free Stand Built-in - Ideal for Stripping Paints, Soldering Pipes, Shrinking PVC - Grey\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/415BlOAaOwL.jpg\" alt=\"Netta Heat Gun - 2000W - Professional Hot Air Gun with 2 Temperature Modes - Hands-Free Stand Built-in - Ideal for Stripping Paints, Soldering Pipes, Shrinking PVC - Grey\"  \/>\n        <\/a>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__content\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/dp\/B07MTCLRTN?tag=prepmycar-21&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"Netta Heat Gun - 2000W - Professional Hot Air Gun with 2 Temperature Modes - Hands-Free Stand Built-in - Ideal for Stripping Paints, Soldering Pipes, Shrinking PVC - Grey\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            Netta Heat Gun &#8211; 2000W &#8211; Professional Hot Air Gun with 2 Temperature Modes &#8211; Hands-Free Stand Built-in &#8211; Ideal for Stripping Paints, Soldering Pipes, Shrinking PVC &#8211; Grey        <\/a>\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__description\">\n            <ul><li>POWERFUL: This NETTA Heat Gun has 2000W at its disposal meaning it can make lightwork of whatever jobs you may need it to do. 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The balanced ergonomic design reduces fatigue when being used over a&#8230;<\/li><\/ul>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__footer\">\n\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__pricing\">\n            \n            \n            <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/aawp\/assets\/img\/icon-check-prime.svg\" height=\"16\" width=\"55\" alt=\"Amazon Prime\" \/>        <\/div>\n\n                <a class=\"aawp-button aawp-button--buy aawp-button aawp-button--amazon rounded shadow aawp-button--icon aawp-button--icon-amazon-black\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/dp\/B07MTCLRTN?tag=prepmycar-21&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"Check Price On Amazon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Check Price On Amazon<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_3658ad-77, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_3658ad-77[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_3658ad-77\"]{margin-bottom:20px;font-style:normal;color:#0a1931;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_3658ad-77 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_3658ad-77[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_3658ad-77\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#ffc947;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading_3658ad-77 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_3658ad-77\">Step 3 &#8211; Repeat Until Blemishes Have Been Removed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Repeating this process several times should result in minor swirl marks gradually being removed.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image_85c1d3-bb .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_85c1d3-bb size-full wp-image-6316\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"501\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-13.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-6316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-13.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-13-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-13-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-13-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-13-1536x1026.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-13-2048x1368.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-13-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-13-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-13-524x350.jpg 524w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-13-788x526.jpg 788w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-13-599x400.jpg 599w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption>After<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_be0e1c-01, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_be0e1c-01[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_be0e1c-01\"]{margin-bottom:20px;font-style:normal;color:#0a1931;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_be0e1c-01 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_be0e1c-01[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_be0e1c-01\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#ffc947;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading_be0e1c-01 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_be0e1c-01\">Step 4 &#8211; (Optional) Perform Paint Correction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You can treat most vinyl wraps like paint in that, you can correct using a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/best-dual-action-polishers-for-beginners\/\">dual action polisher<\/a>. You need to follow the same processes that you usually would to remove swirl marks, but bear in mind that vinyl wrap is not as durable as paint, meaning that you will need less pressure, passes and abrasives to repair the vinyl wrap.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_5c7ea8-ea, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_5c7ea8-ea[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_5c7ea8-ea\"]{margin-bottom:20px;font-style:normal;color:#0a1931;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_5c7ea8-ea mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_5c7ea8-ea[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_5c7ea8-ea\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#ffc947;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_5c7ea8-ea wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_5c7ea8-ea\">How to Remove Vinyl Wrap<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Removal of a vinyl wrap is usually quite a straightforward process, and once again will require the use of heat. Whether you are removing an entire section of wrap, or signwriting, it is best to start from a corner.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_9a1939-6e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_9a1939-6e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_9a1939-6e\"]{margin-bottom:20px;font-style:normal;color:#0a1931;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_9a1939-6e mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_9a1939-6e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_9a1939-6e\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#ffc947;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading_9a1939-6e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_9a1939-6e\">Step 1 &#8211; Use Heat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As above, warm the surface until it is warm to the touch, you can add more heat this time as you will be removing the wrap. Use your fingernail to pick a section of the wrap and gently start to work the wrap off, applying heat constantly to keep the adhesive soft.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image_f7f19b-2c .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_f7f19b-2c\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"501\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-6319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-11.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-11-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-11-1024x684.jpg 1024w, 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\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image_ed134b-8c .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_ed134b-8c\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"501\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-08.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-6320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-08.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-08-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-08-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-08-768x513.jpg 768w, 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.kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_09b6d2-76\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"501\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-07.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-6322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-07.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-07-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-07-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-07-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-07-1536x1026.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-07-2048x1368.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-07-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-07-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-07-524x350.jpg 524w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-07-788x526.jpg 788w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-07-599x400.jpg 599w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image_e0325c-64 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_e0325c-64\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"501\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-06.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-6326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-06.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-06-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-06-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-06-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-06-1536x1026.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-06-2048x1368.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-06-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-06-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-06-524x350.jpg 524w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-06-788x526.jpg 788w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-06-599x400.jpg 599w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you are removing wrap from a door panel or the like, you might need to open the door to find where the wrap is tucked in and start from there. If you come across any stubborn parts, pause and reheat the surface. While unlikely to happen there is always the possibility paint could accidentally be removed.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_25cf1e-ca, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_25cf1e-ca[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_25cf1e-ca\"]{margin-bottom:20px;font-style:normal;color:#0a1931;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_25cf1e-ca mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_25cf1e-ca[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_25cf1e-ca\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#ffc947;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading_25cf1e-ca wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_25cf1e-ca\">Step 2 &#8211; Adhesive Remover<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If heat does not seem to be sufficient by itself, you may find it useful to have adhesive remover to hand. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/best-tar-remover\/\">Tar removers<\/a> will also work for this, and you can find our recommendations for the best tar removers here, in the photo below,&nbsp; I&#8217;m using Koch Chemie Tew Tar and Glue Remover.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"aawp\">\n\n            \n            \n<div class=\"aawp-product aawp-product--horizontal\"  data-aawp-product-asin=\"B016BMMFLW\" data-aawp-product-id=\"3779\" data-aawp-tracking-id=\"prepmycar-21\" data-aawp-product-title=\"Koch Chemie Eulex Adhesive and Stain Remover \u2013 43001\" data-aawp-geotargeting=\"true\" data-aawp-click-tracking=\"title\">\n\n    \n    <div class=\"aawp-product__thumb\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__image-link\"\n           href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/dp\/B016BMMFLW?tag=prepmycar-21&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"Koch Chemie Eulex Adhesive and Stain Remover \u2013 43001\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aawp-product__image\" 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srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-04.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-04-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-04-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-04-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-04-1536x1026.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-04-2048x1368.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-04-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-04-100x67.jpg 100w, 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wp-image-6327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-02.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-02-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-02-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-02-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-02-1536x1026.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-02-2048x1368.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-02-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-02-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-02-524x350.jpg 524w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-02-788x526.jpg 788w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-02-599x400.jpg 599w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You will have to apply the solution at the point where the wrap and paint meet. Allow the glue remover to seep underneath the wrap, before continuing the removal.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_8d11d8-7f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_8d11d8-7f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_8d11d8-7f\"]{margin-bottom:20px;font-style:normal;color:#0a1931;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_8d11d8-7f mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_8d11d8-7f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_8d11d8-7f\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#ffc947;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading_8d11d8-7f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_8d11d8-7f\">Step 3 &#8211; Remove Glue Residue<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Once the wrap is fully removed, there may still be some residue left on the surface. This can be removed by dabbing some glue remover onto the surface and gently removing with a microfibre cloth.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_e0f367-9f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_e0f367-9f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_e0f367-9f\"]{margin-bottom:20px;font-style:normal;color:#0a1931;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_e0f367-9f mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_e0f367-9f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_e0f367-9f\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#ffc947;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading_e0f367-9f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_e0f367-9f\">Step 4 &#8211; Correct Any Defects in the Paint and Protect<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Polish and protect the paint and enjoy the original colour of your car!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_4e5413-a1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_4e5413-a1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_4e5413-a1\"]{margin-bottom:20px;font-style:normal;color:#0a1931;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_4e5413-a1 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_4e5413-a1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_4e5413-a1\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#ffc947;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading_4e5413-a1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_4e5413-a1\">Step 5 &#8211; (Optional) Machine Polish<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you have removed some signwriting, for example from the side a van, you will probably be able to see some \u2018sign ghosting\u2019 where the sign once was. This is notably a problem on older single stage paint and happens when UV exposure causes the paint to fade, but the paint under the wrap has been protected. This will require polishing to fix.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image_efceea-d6 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_efceea-d6\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"501\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-18.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-6313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-18.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-18-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-18-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-18-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-18-1536x1026.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-18-2048x1368.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-18-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-18-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-18-524x350.jpg 524w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-18-788x526.jpg 788w, https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/How-To-Repair-and-Remove-Vinyl-Wrap-18-599x400.jpg 599w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A machine polisher will be most effective but using a polishing compound like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prepmycar.com\/meguiars-ultimate-compound-review\/\">Meguiar\u2019s Ultimate Compound<\/a> by hand will greatly improve the look of the vehicle. 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