Notes on transportation sheeting - AH97.20-P-9409-03A

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Since 1 July 1995, the exterior surface preservation has been eliminated on all vehicle models with code (524) Paint protection. Instead, a protective sheeting is applied to the following surfaces on the vehicle in the factory:

Horizontal surfaces (engine hood, roof, trunk lid)
Front and rear fenders
Front and rear doors on driver's side
Outside mirror housings
Bumper (with code (494) USA version)

In general, the transport foil remains on the painted exterior surface until the vehicle is prepared for sale Remove transport foil 24 h before preparing for sale.

Time transport foil remains on vehicle.

The time the foil remains on the vehicle is limited to 180 days (new). The sheeting therefore carries a label on the engine hood which specifies the latest removal date for the sheeting. After expiration date, it is necessary to remove the foil by pulling off of the vehicle.

Removal of transport foil

In exceptional cases (transport foil missing or damaged, useful life expired or paintwork rectification necessary), the entire vehicle or portions of the originally protected surfaces must be re-covered with transport foil. To do this, the old sheeting and adhesive tape must be pulled off by hand.

If the temperature is too high (>50°C), adhesive residues may be left behind on the painted surfaces.

On icy vehicles the foil can tear when removing due to the effect of ice and snow.

Snow and ice residues can be thawed by heating up the surface temperature of the vehicle in a heated hall or with the help of a hot air gun.

Heating also makes it easier to remove stubborn tape/adhesive residues.

Heat sources and cleaning fluid must not be used simultaneously.

In rare cases, localized swellings of the paintwork may be visible after the sheeting is removed. However, this corrects itself within a few days.

Disposal of transport foil

The transport foil, the safety adhesive tape and the label for marking the expiration date consist of polyolefin materials (PE/PP).

Dispose of separated foil waste properly. Observe legal regulations applicable in country.