Removing film from rocker panels
05-30-2002, 11:00 PM
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Removing film from rocker panels
Hi Folks,
My 928 has some sort of clear protective film on the rocker panels that I want to remove. It's seen better days and now looks pretty bad, with bubbles, peels, and so on. It almost looks like the rocker panels are shedding...
I don't know if this was a standard or aftermarket application, but my guess is that it must be the latter. Has anyone had any experience removing this sort of thing from a 928 or other car? Or do you know where I might look for information on this sort of thing. A search on Google and some car-care sites is obviously in order for me here.
It will peel off, but only in tiny ragged patches, and I'd probably go nuts trying to remove it that way. I can also get some of it off using a high-pressure spray at a car wash, but even that doesn't work. Are there any solvents that might work on the film but not damage the paint? I tried using some denatured alcohol as this will work on many things, but the film seems to be impervious to it.
Thanks!
My 928 has some sort of clear protective film on the rocker panels that I want to remove. It's seen better days and now looks pretty bad, with bubbles, peels, and so on. It almost looks like the rocker panels are shedding...
I don't know if this was a standard or aftermarket application, but my guess is that it must be the latter. Has anyone had any experience removing this sort of thing from a 928 or other car? Or do you know where I might look for information on this sort of thing. A search on Google and some car-care sites is obviously in order for me here.
It will peel off, but only in tiny ragged patches, and I'd probably go nuts trying to remove it that way. I can also get some of it off using a high-pressure spray at a car wash, but even that doesn't work. Are there any solvents that might work on the film but not damage the paint? I tried using some denatured alcohol as this will work on many things, but the film seems to be impervious to it.
Thanks!
06-01-2002, 11:00 AM
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3M makes a "tape removal" spray that helps to remove tape, stick-on decals, etc., without hurting the paint. Perhaps an application of that followed by the high-pressure water. Should be available at most parts stores, if not, try an auto paint/body shop supply.
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Skip, on my 82 I have that same stone/chip guard. It too was peeling in one area. I scraped back to where it no longer would come off easily. Then I bought some fast dry underbody spray from K-Mart. They sell the slow dry stuff also so get the fast dry (I think that they call it Body Shop quality or something) But I re-sprayed the bad area and gave it a day to dry and painted over it and it's a good match. As for removing it like Dave said. Heat gun. One more thought. If you do re-spray it I bet you could use a small roller to apply the paint. It's already textured so the roller might work. <img src="graemlins/a_smil17.gif" border="0" alt="[blabla]" />
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1982 928 White
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