Hours 0–24
Adhesive is still curing. No detergents. Do not touch edges.
Maintenance PillarThe Complete PPF Maintenance Playbook
The Complete PPF Maintenance Playbook
Keep the gloss for 10 years
First-7-day rules, the 5-step hand-wash SOP, and fixes for yellow edges, bubbles, and lifting. Written by LETS GET WRAP technicians to stretch your GSWF PPF gloss to 10 years.
Day-One Rules
First 14 Days Timeline
Day 1–3
Rinse dust with clean water only. No car wash, no pressure-washer within 30cm of any seam.
Day 4–7
Light haze or trapped moisture at seams is normal curing artifact — do not puncture.
Day 8–14
Fully crosslinked. Normal hand wash resumes. Apply PPF-safe ceramic top coat.
Wash SOP
The 5-Step Hand-Wash
Follow these 5 steps every 2 weeks. PPF gloss and hydrophobicity stay above 90% of factory spec.
Pre-rinse (pressure)
Rinse top-down to flush grit. Keep pressure 80–120 bar and nozzle at least 40cm from bodywork.
Foam pre-soak
Apply pH 6–8 neutral shampoo (no acid, no alkaline). Dwell 3–5 minutes to lift contaminants.
Two-bucket hand wash
Separate rinse + wash buckets. Microfibre mitt, top-down, straight-line strokes only. Never circular.
Rinse + dry
Rinse top-down. Blot with long-pile drying towel. Never drag chamois across PPF edges.
Edge inspection
Check every seam after each wash. If you see lifting, message us — do not press down yourself.
Troubleshooting
5 Common Symptoms & Fixes
| Symptom | Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Edge yellowing | Cheap PU material UV-oxidises / dirt trapped at edge | TPU premium PPF (GSWF Defender) rarely yellows within 5 years. If already visible: 50% IPA on edge; heavy cases need panel replacement (covered under warranty). |
| Bubbles | Air not fully squeegeed / high-pressure water forced into seam | First month: free re-work. After 6 months: heat-gun + needle-pop by our technician only. Never DIY puncture. |
| Water spots / hazing | Hard water dried on film / not blotted after rinse | Deionised water rinse, then 50% IPA wipe. Persistent haze needs in-shop detailing. |
| Edge lifting | Pressure-washer at seam / squeegee dragged across edge | Return within 24h for heat-press re-bond. Over 1 month typically needs panel replacement. |
| Slow self-healing | Ambient temperature below 15°C | TPU memory is temperature-dependent. Use warm water (<40°C) or 10 minutes of sunlight to trigger self-heal in winter. |
DO
- • Hand-wash every 2 weeks with neutral pH shampoo
- • Apply PPF-safe ceramic top coat every 6 months for gloss + hydrophobicity
- • In summer, inspect and clean edges with IPA every 3 months
- • In winter, use warm water on scratches to accelerate self-healing
DON'T
- • No alkaline shampoo or acid wheel cleaner overspray on PPF
- • No automatic car wash. No pressure-washer within 30cm of seams
- • No solid abrasive wax — it will haze matte / satin PPF
- • No stickers or magnets on top of a seam — removal can lift PPF
- • Never dry with a chamois — it will scratch matte PPF
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