Accent GL Sedan L4-1495cc 1.5L SOHC MFI (1997)
Paint: All Technical Service Bulletins
Body - Cosmoline Residue Removal
Group: PAINT
Number: 97-99-003
Date: OCTOBER, 1997
Model: ALL
Subject
COSMOLINE RESIDUE REMOVAL PROCEDURE
DESCRIPTION:
Cosmoline is a coating that is applied to vehicles to protect paint surfaces during marine transit and storage. Some vehicles may have small amounts of
cosmoline residue after the cosmoline removal and cleaning operation has been completed at the port.
The cosmoline residue may be in one of two forms: patches or a thin film. Both types of cosmoline can be removed using cleaning solvents. Cosmoline
provides protection against a variety of harmful elements and, therefore, is resistant to some cleaning agents.
HMA has identified a non-petroleum solvent that removes cosmoline residue. The product Solsafe 245 is manufactured by BIO-T and is distributed by
Mamco International Corp. Solsafe 245 can be ordered from:
Mamco International Corp.
Telephone: (800) 442-4686
1042 Country Club Dr.
Fax: (510) 376-7922
P.O. Box 5
Moraga, CA 94556
Cleaning Directions for Solsafe 245:
Apply Solsafe 245 directly to the cosmoline and use a clean cotton rag to wipe the surface clean, or use a cotton rag dampened with Solsafe 245 to wipe
off the cosmoline. The cotton absorbent towels are essential to the cleaning process as the towels soak up the cleaner and cosmoline mixture.
It should be noted that Solsafe 245 evaporates fairly quickly so it is not effective when it is allowed to sit or soak into the cosmoline. For thick or
difficult patches, re-apply additional Solsafe 245 and repeat the cleaning procedure until the cosmoline is removed.
Solsafe 245 will remove the cosmoline but may leave an oily residue. This residue can be cleaned with regular cleaners such as mineral spirits or the
equivalent.
