pdi and plastic wrap on Acura's
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pdi and plastic wrap on Acura's
i run a detail shop and on the new cars we have to take off these big sheets of plastic that protects the paint etc.
question is. why in the mornings while the cars is wet from dew does the tape line show where the sheet started or ended?
any new/used car detailers out there?
anybody with access to Acura service bulletins that talk about this issue?
its not on the used ones just the new off the trucks. the news ones usally only stay on the lot 30 to 60 days.
maybe the paint has to cure.
Frank
question is. why in the mornings while the cars is wet from dew does the tape line show where the sheet started or ended?
any new/used car detailers out there?
anybody with access to Acura service bulletins that talk about this issue?
its not on the used ones just the new off the trucks. the news ones usally only stay on the lot 30 to 60 days.
maybe the paint has to cure.
Frank
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Quite do not understand you, but from what I can get:
After removal of these protective sheets, you can see where they started-finished when the car is wet.
I think this is due to the way the sun and elements have affected the paint. The dust and dirt is probably caked on more on the uncovered portions of the car than the newly uncovered ones. A quick detail should clear it up. The pain cures from the factory when they bake it.
After removal of these protective sheets, you can see where they started-finished when the car is wet.
I think this is due to the way the sun and elements have affected the paint. The dust and dirt is probably caked on more on the uncovered portions of the car than the newly uncovered ones. A quick detail should clear it up. The pain cures from the factory when they bake it.
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Here's an excerpt from a past thread, hope this helps you out ...
Originally Posted by TOGWT
1. RapGard (Plastic Transit Film):
Many manufacturers are using this white plastic covering in place of synthetic or wax based shipping coatings (Cosmoline) The plastic becomes brittle with age (90 to 180 days) and becomes difficult to remove as it "shreds" while being pulled off, additionally there is excess adhesive residue left on the surface.
•Spray or wipe Isopropyl Alcohol on to the Rap Guard or Plastic Film and the painted surfaces.
•Allow it to remain on the surface for 3 to 5 minutes. Saturate a soft clean towel with Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) and gently wipe away the RapGard / Plastic Transit Film pieces and their adhesive.
•Wash vehicle with a car wash concentrate diluted 1 oz. per gallon of water any remove any residue with detailers clay.
Many manufacturers are using this white plastic covering in place of synthetic or wax based shipping coatings (Cosmoline) The plastic becomes brittle with age (90 to 180 days) and becomes difficult to remove as it "shreds" while being pulled off, additionally there is excess adhesive residue left on the surface.
•Spray or wipe Isopropyl Alcohol on to the Rap Guard or Plastic Film and the painted surfaces.
•Allow it to remain on the surface for 3 to 5 minutes. Saturate a soft clean towel with Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) and gently wipe away the RapGard / Plastic Transit Film pieces and their adhesive.
•Wash vehicle with a car wash concentrate diluted 1 oz. per gallon of water any remove any residue with detailers clay.
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