ASC BUILDING PRODUCTS TECHNICAL BULLETIN	®
REMOVAL OF UV EXPOSED PROTECTIVE FILM	

This bulletin covers a specific condition where a protective film that was not intended for outdoor exposures was not removed immediately before exposure to the elements. Please determine if it is applicable in your situation.

Exposure to UV light and weather elements can result in adhesives to bond and potentially leave residue to the surfaces they were applied to. The film can also degrade to the point it can no longer be peeled off.

Important Notice: Petroleum solvents, cleaners containing abrasives, strong alkaline or strong acidic levels should not be used. Guidelines from the speciﬁc substrate, paint or surface coatings manufacturers and best practices to clean the appropriate materials should be followed to ensure performance claims and warranties are protected.

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Salem, OR Spokane, WA

Phone: 800-272-7023
Phone: 800-776-8771

Fax: 800-404-7443
Fax: 800-767-1346

For most current versions of literature please visit

www.ascbp.com

ASC BUILDING PRODUCTS TECHNICAL BULLETIN	®
REMOVAL OF UV EXPOSED PROTECTIVE FILM (CONTINUED)

REMOVAL OF FILM & RESIDUE
As a general rule the ﬁlm backing will be resistant to the absorption of the GOO GONE PRO- POWER*, Citrus Power Remover or Citrus Based Adhesive Remover *

Remove as much of the ﬁlm backing as possible, this will allow the GOO GONE PRO- POWER*, Citrus Power Remover or Citrus Based Adhesive Remover * to wick under the ﬁlm backing.

With the dry substrate out of direct sunlight, saturate the ﬁlm backing with GOO GONE PRO-POWER* Citrus Power Remover or Citrus Based Adhesive Remover *
Keep the ﬁlm backing saturated with repeated applications of remover, until the ﬁlm backing swells and softens. Do not allow the ﬁlm backing to dry out. The key step is to allow some for the remover to wick under the edges of the ﬁlm. This can be aided by gently agitating the ﬁlm edges with a soft bristle brush.

Once ﬁlm backing has softened, remove ﬁlm backing by means of scraping with a soft non-abrasive scrapper, being careful not to scratch or damage the substrate. It is common for only the area of the ﬁlm backing near the ﬁlms edge or at ﬁlm fractures to be removable; it may take numerous repeated cycles to remove all the ﬁlm backing.

When ﬁlm backing and adhesive residue are completely removed, a general purpose surface cleaner may be used on a clean soft cloth to remove any light residue/haze that may be present on the substrate.

Important note: Panel must be completely dry before applying full strength GOO GONE PRO-POWER*, Citrus Power Remover or Citrus Based Adhesive Remover.

*GOO GONE PRO-POWER or any Citrus Based Adhesive Remover can react with certain substrate surfaces, and should always be tested on a small area before use. Carefully read and follow the manufacturer’s precautions and directions for use when using any cleaner. The attached information is provided for general knowledge only; it is not to be considered an exact method for removal of protective ﬁlms or adhesive residue transfer.

Care should be taken to avoid cleaners from contacting siding, windows, doors and vegetation. Always test cleaning methods in an inconspicu- ous area before proceeding.

Local environmental guidelines should be followed for disposal, of cleaning agents.

Salem, OR Spokane, WA

Phone: 800-272-7023
Phone: 800-776-8771

Fax: 800-404-7443
Fax: 800-767-1346

For most current versions of literature please visit

www.ascbp.com