Occasionally dealers receive vehicles from the assembly plants with a powdery white film on the horizontal and vertical surfaces. This condition could be under or over the Rapgard Transit Coating. It may also be noticeable on exterior body parts, glass, and mirror surfaces.

During pre-delivery technicians notice this concern while removing the Rapgard transit coating. Some areas of the vehicle were contaminated by the powdery film. This concern was most likely due to contaminated water in the water test facility were vehicles are checked for water leaks.

Reports indicate some technicians are using a lot of time and labor unsuccessfully to remove this film.

The repair for this issue is very simple and will leave a clean undamaged paint film.

Repair Procedure

1. Make certin the vehicle is clean.
2. Wet down a terry cloth towel with 70% isopropanol (rubbing) alcohol
available at any drug or grocery store.
3. Wipe down a 3 foot by 3 foot section, wetting the paint surface with the
alcohol.
4. Allow the alcohol to dwell on the surface for 2-3 minutes.
5. Wipe off the area with a clean towel.
6. OPTIONAL STEP: Apply a coat of a polymer sealant to protect the
vehicle while in storage.