Work instruction for removing the protective film (X2 2018-2023)

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NOTE: The protective film is applied to new vehicles at the works. The dealer must guarantee only expert removal of the protective film.
The protective film should be removed 48 hours before vehicle handover to the customer .
The protective film can be easily removed from the affected surfaces. Polishing is necessary only in exceptional cases.
Further information on the protective film is available in the service information "FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON SURFACE PROTECTION ".

Instructions for removing the protective film:

In order to reduce the amount of force required, the film can be torn at edge and detached in narrower strips.
Remove the film in a surface temperature range of -10°C to +50°C.

Excessively high temperatures can lead to adhesive residue being left on the surface.

In order to achieve the recommended temperature for detaching the adhesive film from the vehicle after direct exposure to the sun, it is possible to wash car with applied protective film in order to cool the vehicle down.

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Car wash and surface inspection:

Check vehicle surface after the car wash.
Any adhesive residue left on the vehicle surface can be removed by manually rubbing or using a cleaning agent R2 (part number 83 19 0 417 324) or spot remover (part number 83 11 9 407 816) and a lint-free cloth.

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Procedure in the event of paint swelling:

Any paint swelling normally disappears within 48 hours.
Higher temperatures (infrared lamp) accelerate this process.
Polishing of the surfaces is necessary only in rare cases if the heat treatment does not result in success.

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