Will Removing Car Wrap Damage Non-OEM Paint?
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Non-OEM car paint, whether covered with paint protection film (PPF) or vinyl wrap, may peel off when removed. There might be small areas unaffected, but if your car requires repainting and you intend to change its color, it's advisable to level the paint surface with filler to create a smooth plane. This ensures the vinyl wrap removal won't cause damage. Below are relevant details: 1. Reasons for Paint Peeling with PPF: The adhesive of the PPF is too strong—if it's not strong enough, it may leave residue or bubble, but if too strong, it can either leave residue or peel the paint. If the car was repainted before applying PPF and the paint wasn't fully cured, this can weaken the bond between the body and paint, making it less durable. Additionally, aftermarket paint is generally inferior to OEM paint and more prone to peeling under excessive force. 2. Precautions: Choose high-quality PPF, which comes with high-quality adhesive that provides moderate stickiness—neither causing residue nor damaging the paint upon removal. Knowing when to let go is the best protection for your paint. If low-quality PPF with poor adhesive is applied, even if the paint isn't stripped off, using adhesive removers and scraping tools may still leave the paint surface difficult to restore.
