Remove loose contamination first
Rinse or pre-wash to soften road film before touching the paint. Use products compatible with the installed coating and follow their dilution and dwell instructions.
Do not allow chemicals to dry on the surface or work on panels that are excessively hot.
Use clean contact-wash media
Use a clean mitt and suitable shampoo, working methodically and rinsing contaminated media regularly. Keep wheel tools separate from bodywork tools.
Avoid unnecessary pressure and repeatedly rubbing isolated contamination into the surface.
Rinse and dry carefully
Rinse thoroughly and dry with clean, appropriate towels or controlled air. Water behaviour can help indicate contamination, but reduced beading alone does not prove that the coating has failed.
Deal with mineral-rich water before it dries into persistent spotting.
When performance appears reduced
Bonded road film can mask hydrophobic behaviour. A suitable maintenance or decontamination wash may restore performance without immediately applying another protection product.
Ask the installer before using strong cleaners, abrasive polishes or unapproved toppers.
