RAPGARD®, paint inspection after removal
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- Inspect painted surfaces under one of the following lighting conditions:
- Indoors under fluorescent lighting.
- Outdoors under bright sunlight.
IMPORTANT:
If any defects on the exterior have been identified (scratches, dings, dents and other types of body damage):
- Contact your Service Manager and arrange to repair defects immediately.
NOTE:
After removal of RAPGARD®, some vehicles may exhibit temporary paint discoloration or paint swelling (caused by trapped moisture under the RAPGARD®).
- This temporary swelling is caused by the paint finish absorbing moisture trapped under the RAPGARD® Film.
- This swelling will disappear with exposure to the sun or heat lamps within 2 - 3 hours. Severe Paint swelling may require 2 - 3 days to recover.
DO NOT buff or refinish paint for this condition!