Do Car Color-Change Wraps Need Maintenance? What’s the Care Guide?

Q: Does a newly wrapped color-change film need maintenance?
A: Absolutely!

While a fresh color wrap breathes new life into your car and showcases your artistic taste and style, proper care is crucial to keep it looking stunning long-term. Keeping the film clean and protecting it from rain stains, bird droppings, tree sap, and other corrosive substances is key to maintaining its beauty.

Nine core advantages

That’s why choosing a color-change film that’s easy to clean and highly stain-resistant matters. Take the LED light-cured fluorocarbon anti-fouling coating color-change film—its surface coating offers industry-leading self-cleaning and anti-stain power. Its super hydrophobicity makes cleaning a breeze: even if you scribble on it with an oil-based marker, the ink beads up and wipes away completely with a tissue. Rainy days? Just rinse with water and wipe dry. Bird droppings or tree sap? A quick wash keeps the film spotless.

Of course, to prevent your color wrap from “aging” and extend its lifespan, regular maintenance is a must. Here’s the care guide from Guangdong Che Limei, the experts in premium car wraps:

Post-Installation Initial Guide

1.Wait about a week for the film to fully dry before washing your car, and avoid driving in the rain during this time.

2.The film’s adhesion is still settling—steer clear of touching the surface, especially the edges.

3.Keep speeds below 80 km/h for the first three days.

4.If issues pop up, don’t DIY—contact your installer immediately.

5.Some cars might experience false radar alerts after wrapping; your installer can fix this during a checkup.

6.Tiny bubbles might appear initially—that’s normal! They’ll disappear in about 10 days. Rush? Swing by the shop for a quick fix.

7.Return for a free inspection after one week to ensure the film is flawless.

Precautions for Maintenance After Film Application

1. Try to avoid parking your vehicle in areas with heavy oil fumes or under trees.

2.Don’t leave your car baking in the sun for hours.

3.Wash your car promptly after rain to stop acidic residues from damaging the film.

4.If bird droppings, aircon leaks, or other corrosive liquids land on the film, clean them ASAP.

5.When washing, skip thehigh-pressure water gun on the edges—you don’t want to peel the film off!

6.Use a soft, damp cloth and water. No brushes, grinding agent ，or abrasive sponges—they’ll scratch the film.

7.Stubborn stains? Leave them to the pros at your authorized shop.

8.Keep the film gleaming! Schedule professional maintenance 2-4 times a year.

9.Think twice before using your car as a wedding vehicle. No heavy-duty suction cup on the film (they leave permanent marks), and if fireworks or confetti stain it, wash it within 12 hours to prevent color seepage.

Also, we don’t recommend applying crystal plating, waxing, or polishing to the clear car wrap—these treatments can easily damage the wrap and shorten the lifespan of the color-change film.