For the best results, vehicle vinyl should be installed at temperatures ranging from 60-75 degrees. If the outdoor temperature is above or below this range, the vehicle should be brought inside so that the surface temperature of the vehicle is within this range during the installation. Additionally, it takes about 24 hours for the adhesive layer to reach maximum bonding strength with the application surface. In order for this to happen the vehicle and vinyl must be between 60 and 75 degrees. To shorten this bonding process learn more here about post heating.
Work area for a professional vehicle wrap installation should be clean and free of any dust or small particles of debris as these will jeopardize proper adhesion of the vehicle graphic. The floor should be swept clean prior to installation and the area should be free of other activities that may release dust or other particles into the air during the installation.
Good lighting helps the installer detect air pockets, wrinkles, seams that need to be worked out or squeegeed down to create a great final surface for the wrap. It is important for the installer to be able to access the quality of their work as they progress. The best light is from above and on all four sides.
A vehicle wrap installer is not an entertainer, he or she is a skilled craftsman keenly focused on each unique installation. If you have not seen it before, watching a vehicle wrap installation is pretty amazing. But the installer has a fixed amount of time budgeted to complete their work, and interruptions, comments and questions while work is in progress can make focus difficult and slow down the process.
The convenience of wrapping at your location may seem ideal in the short term. But remember, these graphics may be on your vehicle for 7-10 years. Before trading off the inconvenience of shuffling a few vehicles around for an afternoon, consider whether your conditions are conducive to a high quality wrap that will last for years.