Archive | February 2015

How to Maintain and Store Magnetic Car Signs?

How to Maintain and Store Magnetic Car Signs
There are many companies in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sydney and other cities of Australia that uses supreme quality magnetic materials for bringing the best in mobile magnetic advertising. Correct preparation of the surfaces and installation of these signs on vehicles is the responsibility that is taken by these professional companies. They put their best in preparing the surface area for installing magnetic car signs in the best possible manner. They also give special emphasis on the installation part being updated about the tips and techniques for magnetic car signs installation. But most of these companies make sure not to take the responsibility of the maintenance and storage of these car signs after they have been installed. If you are having plans of installing magnetic car signs in your vehicle, here are these two most important things that you need to take care of-its maintenance and its storage.

How to Maintain Magnetic Car Signs?

A magnetic car sign should be removed weekly by lifting it from center of two opposite sides. One must never start at corners because that may stretch the material. If it’s a cold weather, the sign should be preheated with warm water before removal if needed. After the signs are removed, the sign surfaces as well as the vehicle must be washed and dried. This keeps the moisture from collecting between signs and vehicle surface, which has the ability to damage the finish of the vehicle. For cleaning the signs, sponge and mild soapy water solution needs to be used. But the signs should never be immersed in water, steam cleaned or taken through car wash. After a snowfall or rain, the car magnetic car signs always need to be removed or wiped dry.

How to Store Magnetic Car Signs?

Magnetic signs must be stored either on an even, flat surface or rolled up around the cylinder with a diameter of about three inches. They should never be stored in a hot vehicle because they can warp permanently. The signs should not be folded as that may damage the material. Creasing may be formed. Any heavy object on top of the signs should never be placed. This kind of treatment prevents the signs from retaining their full magnetic function. If a sign gets bent out of the shape, all you need to do is straighten it by placing it on a flat metal surface like a refrigerator or a file cabinet. If the sign cannot be straightened, you should replace it.