Guidelines for Removal of UV exposed Protec�ve Film.
This bulle�n covers a speciﬁc condi�on where a protec�ve 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 situa�on.

Exposure to UV light and weather elements can result in adhesives to bond and poten�ally 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 No�ce: Petroleum solvents, cleaners containing abrasives, strong alkaline or strong acidic levels should not be used. Guidelines from the speciﬁc substrate, paint or surface coa�ngs manufacturers and best prac�ces to clean the appropriate materials should be followed to ensure performance claims and warran�es are protected.

 Removal of ﬁlm and residue

As a general rule the ﬁlm backing will be resistant to the absorp�on 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 applica�ons of remover, un�l the ﬁlm backing swells and so�ens. Do not allow the ﬁlm backing to dry out. The key step is to allow �me for the remover to wick under the edges of the ﬁlm. This can be aided by gently agita�ng the ﬁlm edges with a so� bristle brush.

Once ﬁlm backing has so�ened, remove ﬁlm backing by means of scraping with a so� 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 so� 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 precau�ons and direc�ons for use when using any cleaner. The a�ached informa�on is provided for general knowledge only; it is not to be considered an exact method for removal of protec�ve ﬁlms or adhesive residue transfer.

Care should be taken to avoid cleaners from contac�ng siding, windows, doors and vegeta�on. Always test cleaning methods in an inconspicuous area before proceeding.

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