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Paint protector

Paint protector

General

The paint protector may be left on the car for a maximum of three months before removal.

The date of manufacture of the car is given on the vehicle card (422 means week 42 day 2).


Location


Paint protector is fitted in the following locations:


• the sills (Aero)

• the boot lid/tailgate

• the bonnet

• the roof

• the driver's side rear door


Removing

The paint protector may be removed with temperatures in the range 0 to +35°C; the most suitable temperature is +20°C. If the body and the ambient temperatures are above +35°C, park the car in the shade or cool it down with water until the body has attained a suitable temperature.

Important

Adhesive residue may fasten to the paintwork at high temperatures.


The paint protector must be removed at least 48 hours before the car is shown to a customer so that any swelling has time to go down.


1. Loosen the corners of the paint protector. Use your hands only; no tools

2. Hold the paint protector as close as possible to the bodywork.

3. Pull parallel to the body surface at an even rate, do not jerk .


4. Wash the car with water and dry it

5. Make sure there is no adhesive residue remaining. If there is, remove it with petroleum spirit (low-aromatic petroleum hydrocarbon) or Isopropanol (Isopropyl alcohol). Use these sparingly and for short periods only.


When the paint protector and any adhesive residue has been removed, there may be swelling in paintwork. This is normally temporary and will disappear within 48 hours.