We are now taking orders for the ValuGard Neutralizing System, we should be able to ship next week (Oct 5,2009) Take a look ValuGard Neutralization System Vehcile manufacturer studies have shown that failure to remove environmental contaminants from paint film can cause premature degradation of the paint system. While clay products are useful for overspray, they cannot deep clean the surface and pores of the paint. This can only be accomplished through a thorough chemical cleaning. The ValuGard Neutralization System is the most recognized and approved chemical neutralization system in the industry. In fact, major auto manufactures have issued technical service bulletins/advisories directing their dealers and port operations to use the ValuGard System for required repairs and pre-treatment for acid rain and industrial fallout repairs. Safe for both the user and the environment, the ValuGard Neutralization System is VOC compliant and uses no carcinogenic or toxic components. Economical to use. Acid Neutralizer - Step I Acid Neutralizer removes all waxes, sealant, silicones, road grime, lot stains and storage stains. Neutralizes acids deposited on the paint surface and in the pores of the paint during transportation and storage. Removes lot stains and wax build-up. Excellent pre-wash for body shops - removes silicones, waxes and other contaminates before sanding. Saves time when applied to used vehicles, removes oxidation, reduces buff time. Alkaline Neutralizer - Step II The second step of our Neutralization System, Alkaline Neutralizer deep-cleans painted surfaces to remove alkaline deposits. Also dissolves ferrous metal particles (rail dust) while breaking their bond to the paint so that they safely and easily float away. Detail Wash - Step III The third step in our neutralization process, Detail Wash is a fine vehicle wash solution designed to return the paint to its original factory pH level. A true neutral carwash shampoo - not a soap - it will not strip waxes or sealants and is safe for use on all painted surfaces, trim and wheels. Excellent for everyday use, Detail Wash produces super long-lasting suds that remove dirt without stripping waxes, polishes or sealants. 128:1 super concentrate. VOC compliant. The kit: Kit Contents: One Gallon of Acid Neutralizer /Product A 1 Gallon - List: $27.99 each --- intro price: $21.99 One Gallon of Alkaline Neutralizer /Product B 1 Gallon - List: $43.99 each --- intro price: $34.99 One Gallon of Detail Wash /Product C 1 Gallon - List $32.99 each --- intro price: $24.99 Intro Kit price for ABC : $79.98 Intro Kit price for AB: $54.99 Note: DB Code will apply, don't forget that orders over $99.00 will be a flat rate of $9.95
Here are more details on the system... DESCRIPTION Paint may be damaged by hot iron particles (dust) that are generated by manufacturing facilities, rail shipment, etc. and mechanically bond to a vehicle’s painted surfaces. These particles combined with moisture and tem- perature create an acid which causes the iron to corrode and damage (enter) the paint surface. Paint may also be damaged by industrial fallout and acid rain. These conditions generate corrosive compounds that fall on the vehicle’s painted surfaces. When combined with moisture and temperature, chemical com- pounds are created that damage (etch) the paint surface. To remove these contaminates, a Decontamination Kit is available which will repair these concerns. This kit includes the following items which will repair up to ten (10) vehicles: Customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired using the above kit and the following procedure. NOTE: • This repair information supersedes the applicable information located in the PAINT DAMAGE REPAIR GUIDE (9999-95-044N-94). • No polishing, compounding, color sanding, or repainting should be done before this procedure is performed. This procedure uses products that are acidic, alkaline, and neutral and must be properly mixed and used in their specific order. • Any changes to this procedure will cause an incomplete or unsatisfactory repair. The use of other products or procedures may cause damage to aluminum or painted surfaces. • The products used to remove surface contamination from paint are designed for vehicles which have experienced exposure for less than 120 days. Vehicles that exceed 120 days of exposure may require the procedure be repeated to resolve the concern. Once the procedure is completed, it may be necessary to perform polishing or refinishing procedures after vehicle inspection. REPAIR PROCEDURE 1. Verify customer concern by using a 30X lighted magnifier and the following descriptions to identifying the type of paint contamination. IRON PARTICLES • Light colored vehicles: Small orange stains the size of mechanical pencil lead. The surface is rough to the touch. • Dark colored vehicles: Small white or silver appearing dots with a rainbow ring around the dot. The sur- face is rough to the touch. INDUSTRIAL FALLOUT • Water spots with ferrous metal are present and the surface is rough to the touch. ACID RAIN / ETCHING • Surface will exhibit irregular discolored spotting. • Dark colored vehicle may exhibit cloudy or graying spots where the acid has begun to etch the paint. • Extreme cases of etching will be visible and may be felt. 2. Decontaminate and neutralize the paint surface by using the Decontamination Kit with the following steps. NOTE: Perform the procedure only on vehicle when the paint surface temperature is cool to the touch. Fol- low the step-by-step procedure listed below, to perform this service operation. A. Rinseoffdust,dirt,anddebriswithcoldwater.Flushliberally. B. PrepareAcidNeutralizerbymixing8partsofwaterto1partAcidNeutralizer(ProductA)inabucket. C. Use a clean wash mitt and apply mixture of Acid Neutralizer (Product A) to the entire vehicle starting at the top of the vehicle working toward the side. Keep the vehicle wet with solution, lightly agitating for 5 to 7 minutes. For vehicle with severe conditions, work the product for up to 8 minutes. Do not allow product to dry on vehicle. NOTE: Use a separate mitt for each product. Do not intermix mitts. D. Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with cold water to remove Acid Neutralizer (Product A). E. Dryonlythehorizontalsurfacesofthevehicleatthistime.Donotdryglass. F. Apply alkaline Neutralizer (Product B). Do not mix with water. Pour the contents into a dispenser squirt bottle. Squirt Alkaline Neutralizer (Product B) directly onto a clean wash applicator or clean sponge. Do not spray Alkaline Neutralizer (Product B) on the painted surface. Using the applicator or sponge, apply the product to the vehicle, keeping the areas wet and lightly agitated for 5 to 7 minutes. For vehicle with severe conditions, work the product for up to 8 minutes. Do not allow product to dry on vehicle. G. Rinsethevehiclethoroughlywithcoldwatertoremovealkalineneutralizer(ProductB). H. PrepareDetailWash(ProductC)bymixing29.5mL(1ounce)ofDetailWashto3.7L(1gallon)ofwater. I. Shampoo the vehicle with Detail Wash (Product C) using a clean wash mitt. Rinse the vehicle with cold water and dry the vehicle completely. NOTE: Detail Wash (Product C) is a heavy duty neutral shampoo concentrate (pH 7) and may be used for hand car washing or in automatic car wash systems. 3. Visually inspect paint surface for evidence of removal of iron particles and water spots. - If iron particles and water spots are still evident, go back to STEP 2-B and repeat the procedure. 4. - If iron particles and water spots are not evident, proceed to STEP 4. Polish the paint surface if necessary. CAUTION: When attempting to affect a repair by buffing, polishing, or color sanding, do not remove an excess of 0.3 mil of paint film or refinishing will be required. Use of an elec- tronic mil gauge is highly recommended to insure control of paint film removal. NOTE: • Do not intermix buffing products. Use only one (1) manufacturer’s products. • Always follow the manufacturer’s product usage sequence. Use the appropriate recommended pad at recommended buffing speeds as specified by the product manufacturer. • Use a dual action sander with a Velcro backing plate and a foam pad to fine polish. Remove any swirls created by a rotary buffer or pad. 5. Use an alcohol and water mixture (1 to 1 ratio) to clean the buffed areas and to verify removal of scratches and swirls before application of final polish. 6. Verify repair.
