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:
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the sills (Aero)
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the boot lid/tailgate
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the bonnet
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the roof
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the driver's side rear door
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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. |
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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
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2. |
Hold the paint protector as close as possible to the bodywork.
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3. |
Pull parallel to the body surface at an even rate,
do not jerk
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4. |
Wash the car with water and dry it
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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.
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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.