Care And Cleaning - Little Guy Silver Shadow Owner's Manual

Teardrop camper/trailer

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The exterior of the camper can be cleaned with mild soap and water. Do not pressure wash. The windows and vents should be

cleaned with mild soap and water. Use only a cleaning agent safe for polycarbonates. A soft lined cover can be used to shield the

camper when in storage. Additional protection, such as a soft towel should be used to protect the skylights from abrasions.

The Do's

• Wash applied vinyl graphics with a blend of mild car wash detergent and clean water.

• Test any cleaning solution on a small section of the vinyl graphic before using.

• Always read the warning labels on car care products for proper safety instructions.

• Once you've washed the vehicle with a soapy water blend, rinse with clean water. Let the vehicle air dry or dry off with a microfiber cloth.

The Don'ts

• Do not allow fuels to stay in contact with the vinyl for extended periods of time. Clean all spills as soon as possible.

• Do not apply carnauba-based wax over vinyl graphics.

• Do not use mechanical brush washing. Brushes can cause vinyl graphics to chip or peel around the edges or scratch the surface. They can also cause the

graphic to fade, and dull the appearance of the over laminate.

Concerns about pressure washing vinyl vehicle graphics

Pressure washing should only be used when all other cleaning methods have been exhausted. Keep the following in mind while performing this type of cleaning...

• Pressure washing can cause the vinyl graphics to lift around the edges and peel away from the vehicle. (For Example See Diagram 1b.)

• Over time, pressure washing can degrade the face film causing the graphic to lose its luster, fade, crack and even chip away from the substrate.

Please consider the following to help prolong the life of the applied vehicle graphic when choosing to pressure wash. (Based on vertical application)

• Water Temperature...72°F+/- 5°F ; Spray nozzle opening...40° wide pattern ; Spray angle...45° ; Angle of graphic...90° (vertical)

• Distance from graphic...15" ; Water pressure...<= 800 PSI ; Length of time...30 sec.

Use extreme care when aiming the water spray toward the edge of the vinyl graphic. Sharp spray angles can cause vinyl graphic to lift from vehicle.

Absolutely under no circumstances should a turbo pressure nozzle be used when pressure washing applied vehicle graphics.

How to remove difficult pollutants or debris from applied vehicle graphics

When normal cleaning procedures don't work to remove difficult debris from your applied vehicle graphics, try the following.

• Spot clean the area with Isopropyl Alcohol and a microfiber rag. Moisten a rag with a citrus based cleaner and naphtha and wipe down the problem areas.

If these cleaning methods do not work on problem areas please contact Oracal Product Technical Support for more helpful tips and information.

How to properly hand wash vinyl vehicle graphics.

Supplies Needed:

• Garden hose with standard spray nozzle attachment, Clean bucket, Mild car wash detergent, Soft cotton or microfiber sponge, Dry microfiber clothes

1. Rinse the graphic with water to wash away any loose sediments, dust, or dirt using your garden hose with spray nozzle attachment.

2. Mix together water and mild car wash detergent into your bucket. (Make sure the bucket is free of dirt and small rocks as these will scratch your car and or

vinyl graphics.)

3. Soak your sponge with the water and soap mixture.

4. Clean the graphic starting from the top working down to the bottom. This will allow the dirty contaminated water to run downward.

5. Rinse the graphic with clean water using the hose with spray nozzle attachment.

6. Once the graphic is rinsed off with water allow it to air dry. You may also use a microfiber cloth to dry down the graphic.

7. Once dry, for added protection, you may apply a silicone or Teflon based polish designed for vinyl vehicle graphics. (Read and follow product manufactures

directions and suggestions for frequency.)