Removal
- Vehicle must be at room temperature.
- The ideal body surface temperature for RAPGARD(R) removal is 60 ° F (15.5° C) to 80 ° F (26.6 ° C).
If body surface temperatures are below 60 ° F (15.5° C) or above 80° F (26.6° C) then
- Removal procedure should be performed indoors after surface temperatures have been allowed to stabilize within the given range.
- Rinse vehicle thoroughly with water to remove surface dirt or dust and to help stabilize body surface temperatures.
- Starting at the corners of each panel, carefully remove RAPGARD(R) From vehicle.
Adhesive residue removal
| CAUTION | Always read and follow manufacturer Cautions and Warnings regarding use of product. |
If RAPGARD(R) adhesive residue remains on paint finish, remove with a non-abrasive polishing product such as, (3M Part No. 5995) light colors or (3M Part No. 5996) dark colors.
Thick lines of adhesive residue can be removed with general purpose adhesive cleaner (3M Part No. 08987-aerosol, or Part No, 08984-qt. can) or equivalent.
Note. Paint discoloration (looks like shaded or dark magic marker lines) can be removed with a heat gun using the following procedure
- Hold heat gun approximately 3 in. away from affected paint surfaces and apply heat using slow oscillating motions until discoloration is gone.
- If discoloration remains, wipe the heated area with Isopropyl alcohol and repeat procedure to increase surface drying.
| IMPORTANT | After inspecting and removing RAPGARD(R), washing vehicle, inspecting and repairing any defects in paint surfaces, moldings and glass |
- Protect the vehicle paint surface by applying 3M Perfect-It(tm) Paste Wax (3M Part No. 39526) or equivalent.