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One of the biggest challenges businesses with trucks face when wrapping their box vehicles is maneuvering around rivets to make a great first impression. Generally, rivets are small, metal fasteners used to hold two metal sheets together, and they’re commonly found on box trucks.
With the right tools, material, and skills, wrapping box trucks with rivets isn’t a huge problem. However, business owners risk vinyl failure when they cut corners by skipping steps such as post-heating. Additionally, opting for calendared vinyl to save money isn’t a great option as box trucks aren’t flat surfaces.
Cast vs. Calendared Vinyl for Wrapping Box Trucks
Since box trucks have countless rivets, using calendared vinyl isn’t a wise choice. Calendared vinyl can’t conform to the curves and bumps created by the rivets, making your truck wrap appear unpleasant. Besides, calendared vinyl likes to be flat. Therefore, forcing it to conform to your truck’s rivets creates stress, causing the vinyl to break down quickly and raise from the surface of your car.
Ultimately, you end up with “tenting” around the rivets, which results in the surrounding vinyl cracking or failing.
If you want your truck wraps to maintain their durability and longevity, it’s wise to use cast vinyl for box trucks. Cast vinyl performs well on surfaces with shape. It easily conforms to the shape of your box truck without tenting. This provides a cleaner and sharper look for your vehicle wrap while improving your wrap’s life span.
Although cast vinyl can be quite expensive, it’s a great long-term investment for businesses that want to create a great first impression and attract customers.
If you’re not sure what to get for your box truck wraps, it’s wise to speak with a professional. They can provide you with insight into different types of vinyl materials and their pros and cons, ensuring you make an informed decision.
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* This article was originally published here: https://carwraps.com/blog/how-rivets-cause-significant-implications-for-truck-wraps?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-rivets-cause-significant-implications-for-truck-wraps
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