ROLL ON PAINT PROTECTOR - DON'T PUT IT ON YOUR BONNET .

Submitted: Tuesday, Jul 18, 2006 at 22:16
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Hi all ,

Just a warning . I put that roll on scratch protector on my car for my WA trip and it worked really well . BUT !

I tried to take it off today and all went according to plan except for the bonnet - it just would not come off no matter how much I soaked it with water . I think the heat from the engine has baked it on .

I am going to leave it in the rain for a couple of days and see if it loosens it up .

Willie .
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Reply By: Trevor R (QLD) - Tuesday, Jul 18, 2006 at 22:22

Tuesday, Jul 18, 2006 at 22:22
BUGGER !!!

Hope the rain works, if not will the product warranty come into play?

Trevor.
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Reply By: cackles - Tuesday, Jul 18, 2006 at 22:28

Tuesday, Jul 18, 2006 at 22:28
Try wetting it down and then cover with glad wrap or something similar and let it sit for a while, the glad wrap will stop it from drying out as quick.

Cackles
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Reply By: Member - Mike DID - Tuesday, Jul 18, 2006 at 22:53

Tuesday, Jul 18, 2006 at 22:53
If it's Acrylic based then Methylated Spirit will soften it.

Mike
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Reply By: South - Tuesday, Jul 18, 2006 at 23:47

Tuesday, Jul 18, 2006 at 23:47
We applied that 'crap' to the Pajero about 3yrs ago. It did an excellent job in keeping the vehicle scratch free, however it is still on the car in tiny little patches, baked solid on.

The only product I found that touched it was Bowdens Own Paint Cleaner, even then it still required a lot of elbow grease to remove the more obvious dots. You would now need to know what your looking for to find it, but I still know its there, which is enough to give me the slops.

I would thoroughly recommend people give their vehicle an excellent polish with a caruba wax before a holiday, rather than applying the 'crap'.
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Reply By: Member - Oldplodder (QLD) - Wednesday, Jul 19, 2006 at 07:42

Wednesday, Jul 19, 2006 at 07:42
Willie,

While it is on, you will just have to another trip :-)
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Reply By: JohnN - Wednesday, Jul 19, 2006 at 08:10

Wednesday, Jul 19, 2006 at 08:10
If you get most of it off but have the little awkward bits left then I have found the best by far is anti-fouling thinner, available at whitworths or other marine stores.

I use it regularly (in small areas) on my 04 100 series with no ill affects on paint.

cheers
JohnN
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Reply By: Member No 1- Wednesday, Jul 19, 2006 at 09:01

Wednesday, Jul 19, 2006 at 09:01
cackles above says to wrap it in gladwrap, but better idea may be could be to lay several layers of newspaper on it and wetting every layer as you go...this will keep it damp and h give water time to soften...if its going to
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Reply By: Des Lexic - Wednesday, Jul 19, 2006 at 10:15

Wednesday, Jul 19, 2006 at 10:15
Willie,
I applied it to my vehicle prior to going away last year and had no problems removing it except to some small areas on the rubber strips around the windows.
I do have a streaky patch on the roof that could be a residue but since it's out of sight, I don't worry about it.
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Reply By: Mike Harding - Wednesday, Jul 19, 2006 at 11:52

Wednesday, Jul 19, 2006 at 11:52
You could try warming it up with a hairdryer then peeling it off?
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Reply By: Member - Willie , Epping .Syd. - Wednesday, Jul 19, 2006 at 13:32

Wednesday, Jul 19, 2006 at 13:32
Thanks everybody . There is some good ideas here and I will try them . I am not sure about the newspaper Nudie - If the newsprint comes out and stains the paint I would be heartbroken - maybe butchers paper would be the go .

I would not stop using the product because of this . I think it is a really good idea and stopped the sides of my car being absolutely destroyed on my last trip .

Looks pretty weird now - a silver car with a brown bonnet !

Cheers ,

Willie .
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Follow Up By: JJ - Wednesday, Jul 19, 2006 at 15:57

Wednesday, Jul 19, 2006 at 15:57
I have no idea what the base of this 'film' is, but what about non-acetone nail polish remover? or even petrol, turps or kero? Also Avon's SSS (skin-so-soft) bath oil is excellent for removing tar & the like. Try any in a hidden spot first! (couldn't spell inconspicuous?)!
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Reply By: Skinny- Wednesday, Jul 19, 2006 at 16:25

Wednesday, Jul 19, 2006 at 16:25
I will keep my eye out for a 4x4 with newspapers and glad wrap stuck to its bonnet.

Skinny
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Reply By: cackles - Wednesday, Jul 19, 2006 at 16:29

Wednesday, Jul 19, 2006 at 16:29
eucalyptus oil may be good too, we use it to clean wax pots in the salon. I have no idea what it would do to paint though so test first.

cackles
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Reply By: pauljohnston - Wednesday, Jul 19, 2006 at 16:40

Wednesday, Jul 19, 2006 at 16:40
Rain?

What is rain, We live in QLD and have read in history books about this stuff, would love to hear from somebody with first hand experience. Must be magic stuff if it will clean that stuff of your car!

PJ.
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Reply By: Bilbo - Wednesday, Jul 19, 2006 at 23:33

Wednesday, Jul 19, 2006 at 23:33
Eucalyptus oil is worth a go.

I've used for taking all sorts of "non-removables" off cars and caravans without ill effect. You have to REALLY go to town to make it take paint off.

Acetone is good as well but that takes the paint off in the blink of an eye. Be careful.

Bilbo
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Follow Up By: cackles - Thursday, Jul 20, 2006 at 07:49

Thursday, Jul 20, 2006 at 07:49
Yeah watch that acetone, used to melt false fingernails off, so can imagine what it would do to the paint.

cackles
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Follow Up By: Mike Harding - Thursday, Jul 20, 2006 at 08:13

Thursday, Jul 20, 2006 at 08:13
And I always thought you were so... so... rugged! :)
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Follow Up By: cackles - Thursday, Jul 20, 2006 at 08:44

Thursday, Jul 20, 2006 at 08:44
depends on which personality is coming through - my doctor tells me I have several!

cackles
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