Bluenote

Wrapguard is the wonderful white plastic stuff you see on the hoods, fenders, roofs & trunk lids on almost all new cars nowadays. It's there to keep acid rain & rail dust to a minimum before retail delivery.

I'd be very surprised if most of us didn't have at least a spot or two on the car where there's a bit of adhesive left from the Wrapguard. The dealer did a pretty good job on my TL, but there's a little bit on the roof, in front of the sunroof.

Anyone got a good way to take this stuff off?

Road Rage

This should done by PDI, but the stuff just peels off - no biggie. In cold climates, warming it in a heated garage or with some sort of blow might make sense.

I have not seen a car with any residue from this stuff.

Maybe others have.

dashotgun

try claying the car In fact claying makes sense with any new car. It was originaly developed to get rid of embeded rail dust. I like the claymagic and stay away from the "mother's brand" clay.

Bluenote

I know it peels off, I've peeled off a bunch of it in my time. If it sits on the car for any length of time, it will leave lines at the edges. The adhesive can be difficult to remove.

I was considering Goo Gone or something similar, but If it's still there once I buy some clay, I'll use that instead.

6mtV6

Try bug and tar remover.

TOGWT

Cosmoline:
Is a protect rant used on new cars during shipment. It is applied to the paint film surface, engine and wheels to provide a barrier against exposure to the elements.

Using a petroleum-based solvent to remove it can do irreversible harm to the vehicle finish. By using a non-caustic, acid-free, citrus based, biodegradable citrus cleaner (P21S Total Auto Wash) will avoid any damage and safely remove the Cosmoline, or any oils or grease that may have been applied for protection.

~Hope this helps~

JonM

Bluenote

Cosmoline. UGH!

Boy am I glad Acura doesn't use that stuff anymore. Imagine a thick coat of goo all over a car, like thick mollassas.