Concluding removal and finishing action
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Concluding removal and finishing action
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Cleaning, paint protection film
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General
RAPGARD paint protection film may remain on the car for a maximum of three months and must then be removed.
The car's date of manufacture is indicated by the vehicle card (422 means week 42 day 2), see figure.
Figure: Vehicle card
This paint protection film is fitted at the following locations:
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rear door, driver's side
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Removal of RAPGARD paint protection must be performed inside the temperature range of 0 to +35°C, most suitable temperature is +20°C. If the body and the ambient temperature are higher than +35°C, park the car in the shade, or cool with water until the body reaches a suitable temperature.
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Important
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In high temperatures the adhesive residue can stick to the paint surface.
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The paint protection film must be removed at least 48 hours before any customer demonstration in order that any swelling has time to subside.
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Detach the plastic film at the corners. Use hands only,
no tools
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Grip the plastic film and hold your hands as close as possible to the surface of the body.
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Pull with even speed in parallel with the surface of the body,
do not tug
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Wash the car with water and wipe it off
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Check that no adhesive residue remains. Remove adhesive residue with Ligroin (white spirit) (low aromatic petroleum hydrocarbons) or isopropanol (isopropyl alcohol). Use these fluids in moderate quantities and not for a long time.
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When the plastic film and any adhesive residue have been removed, areas of swelling may remain in the paintwork. These are normally temporary and disappear within 48 hours.
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Clean all windows and remove grease residue from the windscreen and wiper blades using concentrated washer fluid.
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Remove transport and storage protection from doors, floor and seats. Also remove the rubber grommets that secured the floor protection to the locating studs for the extra mats. Check/remove any internal stains.
Warning
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The protective plastic must be removed before the car is delivered to the customer as it does not fulfil flammability requirements (legal requirements).
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Warning
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Check that the rear seat backrest cushions are firmly locked.
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Clean any dirt stains on plastic surfaces using soap diluted in lukewarm water. Rinse the surface with clean water before drying.
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Important
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Vinyl sprays and similar must absolutely not be used due to the risk of a coating on windows that impairs visibility.
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Clean rubber mouldings, tyre walls and bumpers.
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Visually examine the car, remove stains. Polish the car externally if necessary.
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