PDI - Paint Guard Coating (PGC) Removal
88nissan10Classification: Section:
BF88-015 Body & Frame
Reference:
TECHNICAL BULLETIN TS88-120
Models:
All Models
Date:
September 15, 1988
PAINT GUARD COATING REMOVAL
This Bulletin supersedes the previously issued "Paint Guard Coating Removal", BF88-006/TS88-043, dated May 5, 1988. Due to duplicate numbering this Bulletin is being re-issued with new Classification/Reference numbers. There are NO changes to the contents of the Bulletin. Please discard the original Bulletin.
APPLIED MODELS: All Models
SERVICE INFORMATION
The following information should be used to help your wash and detail personnel in the clean-up of vehicles delivered with PGC (paint guard coating). The paint guard coating remover solution is supplied with each vehicle and can be found in the glove box. In order to make the removal process easier, the Ports have improved the application process and are careful to avoid sags and thick coats of the material.
Please post these directions in your car wash area and review with clean-up personnel. A good understanding of the PGC and remover will greatly speed your clean-up and preserve the new car finish.
A Material Safety Data Sheet on PGC has been distributed as part of a National Parts Bulletin.
1. Park vehicle in shade and rinse thoroughly using a spray of water. If the vehicle is extremely dirty, wash it with soap and water. This will loosen dirt and cool the sheet metal. The surface must not be allowed to dry during the cleaning process.
When applying the remover solution in the next step, a pair of rubber gloves, eye protection, and boots should be worn for protection.
2. Mix a solution of water and remover into a bucket. The solution should be mixed at 1 part remover to 8 parts of water. Using a clean wash mit, gently spread the solution onto the vehicle with long sweeping strokes.
The remover works chemically, so there is no need for rubbing the surface at this point.
Caution: the use of any chemical other than the one supplied to remove the paint guard coating, (KATS UL 6000), may make the coating harder to remove and it could damage the paint.
3. Keep the solution wet for 3 to 5 minutes. Don't let it dry.
Apply additional solution to areas which begin to dry too quickly.
4. Rinse with water.
This rinses off the coating and remover.
5. Dry vehicle with a chamois.
6. After rinsing - inspect the surface for drips, sags, runs and missed areas.
7. Mix one part remover solution to one part water into a bucket. Spread solution directly onto runs, sags and thick areas of paint guard coating.
Rewash those areas repeatedly with remover and light sponging. Coatings that smear but do not wash off are not PGC. They're probably engine wax overspray or anti-corrosion wax drips. Use your normal solvent to remove these.
Caution: Do not let the remover dry.
Be especially careful to watch for drips onto the top surface of the bumpers when using the 1 to 1 mixture. If the solution is allowed to dry on these surfaces, it may cause recoating of the PGC.
Force can damage the paint and other chemicals can make the coating more resistant to removal.
The mixture of 1 part remover to
1 part water is used only on thick areas. Do not use the remover without mixing it with water.
8. Thoroughly rinse and dry vehicle.
9. Give the vehicle a final inspection.