Remove front end protective film?

[Florida Guy]

Our Journey came from the factory with the front end protective film (3M?)option. Now five years later it looks really bad. There are thin dark streaks UNDER the film. At first I thought it was dirt on the outside but its under the film. The MH has full body paint, but the film has to come off. Has anyone tried to remove this stuff? I was able to peel off about a square centimeter and the dark streak under that section was able to be removed with a wax cleaner. That sounds good but it took over an hour to get that small section off. Next, I might try a heat gun. Any other suggestions?
I'll try to post a picture if I remember how to.

[Florida Guy]

Our Journey came from the factory with the front end protective film (3M?)option. Now five years later it looks really bad. There are thin dark streaks UNDER the film. At first I thought it was dirt on the outside but its under the film. The MH has full body paint, but the film has to come off. Has anyone tried to remove this stuff? I was able to peel off about a square centimeter and the dark streak under that section was able to be removed with a wax cleaner. That sounds good but it took over an hour to get that small section off. Next, I might try a heat gun. Any other suggestions?
I'll try to post a picture if I remember how to.

[Ding-a-ling]

The 3M Protective Film is installed by CDI next to the Winnebago factory. Try calling them for help.

CDI, LLC
305 Nerem Dr.
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-5900

My warranty says an "authorized 3M agent be used for 3M protective film removal and reapplication."

[AFChap]

I would first call Winnebago to find out for sure if it is 3M brand film, or some other brand.

If it is 3M, their website says:

Q. Will Scotchgard™ Paint Protection Film harm the painted surface if the film is removed?
A. If the film is properly applied to a fully cured painted vehicle, it can be removed, usually in one piece, without damaging paint surfaces beneath the film.

Q. How is Scotchgard™ Paint Protection Film removed?
A. If desired, film can be removed at any time by picking up a corner of the film and pulling the film off the vehicle surface at a 90-degree angle. If the film has been present a long time, or if the film and vehicle are cold, a heat gun or hair dryer may be used to soften the adhesive, allowing easier removal. If any adhesive remains on the vehicle after removal of the film, it can be removed by using 3M™ General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner (3M Part #08984), according to the package directions.

[03 CORVETTE]

We were installing 3M film at my dealership I put it on my vette when new in 03 went cloudy after about 3 years I got it changed under warranty back then...we have since changed brands and dont seem to have the same problem....when I did get it changed they removed and replaced in one day...but getting off the old glue is a pain.......................

[SCVJeff]

Alls I know is that the local Winne shop had to remove mine and it took them in excess of 8 hours non-stop start to completely clean and shiny