Notes on removing adhesive residues and foils on paint and metal surfaces with surface conditioning disks - AH00.00-P-0013-01AK

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When removing the remaining glue, films, trim strips, etc. using rubber disks, the following points must be remembered:

Please use safety glasses and hearing protection
Use of surface conditioning disk with hand drill
Use a speed of 2000 to 2500 RPM to avoid smearing
Only apply slight pressure on the repair surface with surface conditioning disk and do not work on one spot for too long. Otherwise excessive heat development may damage the sheet metal or the paint
Rotational direction of surface conditioning disk opposite to working direction
During the application on water-based coatings, perform preliminary tests on spots that are not visible. Discoloration of the paint may occur in isolated cases
Do not use surface conditioning disks on plastics or painted plastic parts such as bumpers