Body - Paint Staining Under Wrapguard Film

No: LTB00043 (ISSUE 2)
08 FEB 2011

ISSUE '2' CHANGES ARE HIGHLIGHTED IN GRAY

SECTION: 501

Wrapguard Staining





AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:

CONDITION SUMMARY:

Situation:
At Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) upon removal of the transit protection Wrapguard, it may be noticed that there are some paint stains underneath the Wrapguard. This staining can be described as bloom or a milky type of stain. This type of stain is generally caused by moisture being trapped under the Wrapguard.

Action:
To remove the stain, follow the Repair Procedure outlined below.

PARTS:

No parts required

TOOLS:

Refer to Workshop Manual for any required special tools

WARRANTY:

NOTE:
Repair procedures are under constant review, and therefore times are subject to change; those quoted here must be taken as guidance only. Always refer to DDW to obtain the latest repair time.





DDW requires the use of causal part numbers. Labor only claims must show the causal part number with a quantity of zero.

Normal Warranty policies and procedures apply.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

REMOVE WRAPGUARD STAINING

1. Fully remove the Wrapguard from the vehicle.





2. Inspect vehicle for bloom or a milky type of stain. (Figure 1)

3. Subject the vehicle to a 30 minute bake cycle at 60°C (140°F) in a conventional spray booth/oven.

CAUTION:
When using an infrared (IR) curing unit, appropriate actions must be taken to protect plastic components from heat damage.

4. If a spray booth/oven is not available, apply localized heat from an infrared (IR) curing unit.

5. When the vehicle or sheet metal is cool, polish the affected area.





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