Is your Quintrex boat or Northbank boat or Yellowfin boat covered in a vinyl wrap with the coolest graphics? Wrapping your boat is a brilliant way to protect your boat’s exterior and modernise its look. To keep your vinyl wrap in pristine condition and make it last a long time, you need to take some precautions. Here are a few tips and tricks on how to care for your vinyl boat wrap:

Wash Your Boat Regularly

Cleaning is the simplest, yet most effective way to keep your vinyl boat wrap looking its best. Cleaning your vinyl wrap regularly and properly will make it last much longer. Without proper maintenance, the boat wrap may disintegrate over time.

The best way to clean your vinyl boat wrap is by rinsing it by hand using non-abrasive detergents. After the rinsing process is complete, use a silicone squeegee to get rid of excess water. Dry the surface with a microfiber cloth. This last step is vital because it will help prevent water spots from forming. You

Be Gentle

When cleaning your boat, instead of using abrasive products, opt for a mild soap and a soft cloth. Similarly, it’s best to avoid using high-pressure washers or hard brushes to clean custom fishing boat wraps, as this can cause discolouration and scratching, and may even lift the edges of the wrap.

Avoid using stiff or hard brushes when scrubbing your vinyl boat wraps. These types of brushes can damage the vinyl film, or cause the edges to lift and tear. Prolonged use of hard, abrasive brushes can also dull the film’s appearance.

When it comes to cleaning your vinyl boat wrap, also avoid using harsh cleaning agents such as acetone or bleach. These sorts of cleaning agents can seriously damage vinyl wraps and sometimes even your boat’s hull.

Use Polish

Don’t forget to polish the vinyl. Use a trusted polish that contains UV ray protection to guarantee an extra layer of defence from the sun and salt water. Polish is a better way to apply to your wrap compared to wax since some wax products are harmful to vinyl and can tarnish it.

Don’t Wash Immediately After Wrapping

If you’ve just wrapped your boat, don’t wash it immediately. Wait at least a week after the wrap has been applied to your boat before you give them a complete washing. It’s important to give your wrap enough time to adhere to the hull before you put it under any stress.

Store Under Cover

Always store your boat undercover. Prolonged exposure to the sun and natural elements can cause damage to your boat’s vinyl wrap and eventually to the boat itself. Rain exposure can also seriously damage vinyl wraps, especially if there is an acidic component in the rain.

Do not fasten your boat cover tightly without adding a layer of cloth, or soft material, between the graphics and boat cover. Metals incorporated into your cover, such as buckles, can cause unwanted abrasions to your wrap.

Take Extra Precautions in Transporting Your Wrapped Boat

When you transport or haul your boat into or out of the water on a boat trailer (such as a Quintrex trailer, for example), you’ll want to make sure that you’re protecting it from damage. To do so, add a protective layer between the lifts and wraps so that you don’t damage the graphics.

Caring for your vinyl wrapping will ensure you get the most out of your investment and save you a whole lot of money in the long run. Maintaining the wrap’s condition will ensure that your boat will last for decades.