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Cleaning clear film on rear fenders

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by Hughie, Feb 8, 2017.

  1. Feb 8, 2017 at 12:45 PM
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    Hughie

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    My truck has these clear rectangles on the rear fenders. I suppose they are there to protect the paint. The problem is cleaning the edges. My truck is silver and doesn't show dirt to bad except for around this film patches. Any suggestions on cleaning or maybe how to just remove?
     
    Hughie, Feb 8, 2017
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  2. Feb 8, 2017 at 1:18 PM
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    ChemDawg

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    Welcome to tacomaworld :wave:


    It's normal.:goingcrazy:
    Remove or replace.
     
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