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Repairing A Vehicle With Vinyl Wrap Or Paint Protection Film
I-CAR · June 23, 2022
Summary
This article outlines the critical considerations for repair planning when dealing with vehicles equipped with vinyl wraps or paint protection film (PPF). It highlights the need to identify the wrap brand early, prepare for difficult removal processes on weathered films, allow proper paint cure times before reapplication, and consider subletting the installation to specialists.
What to do on the job
Identify the specific brand and installer of the vinyl wrap or PPF during the initial blueprinting phase, and verify paint cure times before scheduling reapplication.
How to use it
Use this document to justify additional labor times for difficult wrap removal (such as sanding or adhesive cleanup on weathered film), extended paint curing/drying cycles before film reapplication, and the necessity of sublet operations for specialized wrap or PPF installation.
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