DEFENDER2.NET - View topic - Washing a wrapped Defender

↓ Advertise on Defender2 ↓

Home · FAQ · New Posts · My Posts · PMs · Search · Members · Map · Calendar · Profile · Donate · Register · Log In

Home > V8 P525 Area (L663) > Washing a wrapped Defender

Page 1 of 1

Print this entire topic ·

Redroof

Member Since: 04 Jul 2023
Location: Scotland
Posts: 29

Washing a wrapped Defender

Hi folks, my Carpathian has the matte wrap, and it’s needing a wash.
I obviously don’t want to damage the wrap, and this being my first wrapped car I was wondering if any other owners has any advice for washing.
It’s not going to polish up, obviously, but any pointers on cloths, products and method would be useful.
Cheers! Current Garage...
1998 Defender 90 300Td
2021 Defender Carpathian Edition

4th Nov 2023 12:03pm

Nuclear Nick

Member Since: 21 Aug 2021
Location: Southwest
Posts: 284

I had mine wrapped in clear gloss before handover by LR. The detailer said wash as normal, after waiting a couple of weeks for it to harden off, even car wash is ok, although I generally don’t use them. His only caution was in using a pressure washer too close. Minimum 1metre distance, use at around 45 degree angle and don’t apply too long around the film edges.

My full wash routine is pressure wash, snow foam, pressure wash, two bucket method using micro fibre mitt or pad on a pole, pressure wash and rinse with deionised water. Blow off with leaf blower or warm air dryer.

Many will say that’s OTT, and they’re probably right! I think the wrap is pretty tough and to some extent is self healing so within reason any normal wash technique should be ok.

4th Nov 2023 3:54pm

Page 1 of 1

All times are GMT

Jump to

< Previous Topic | Next Topic >

Posting Rules

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum