Paint protector film
| Paint protector film |
| General Information |
The paint protector film may remain on the vehicle for a maximum of three months and must then be removed.
The vehicle's production date is indicated on the vehicle card (422 means week 42 day 2).
| Removal |
Removal of the paint protector must be performed within the temperature range from 0 to +35 °C, preferred temperature is +20 °C. If the body and the ambient temperature is higher than +35 °C, park the vehicle in the shade or cool with water until the body has reached a suitable temperature.
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In high temperatures adhesive residue may stick to the paintwork. |
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The paint protector film must be removed at least 48 hours before customer viewing in order that any swelling has time to go back to normal.
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Remove the paint protector film at the corners. Only hands may be used,
no tools
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Grip the paint protector film and hold with hands as close to the bodywork as possible.
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Pull at a steady rate in parallel with the bodywork,
do not jerk
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Wash the vehicle with water and wipe it dry
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Check that that no adhesive residue is left. Adhesive residue is removed with petroleum spirit (low-aromatic petroleum hydrocarbons) or Isopropanol (Isopropyl alcohol). Use these fluids in moderation and not for too long.
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When the paint protector film and any adhesive residue have been removed there may be swelling in the paint. This is normally temporary and disappears within 48 hours.
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