The film installation date and removal test determine whether paint damage needs treatment or a delivery hold. A Kenya project should establish facts before assigning cost.
The inventory vehicle administrator coordinates the case, records inspections and movements per vehicle, and schedules a release-readiness check. Unverified matters stay open.
Evidence from installation and removal
The checklist identifies vehicle, batch, or contract. Baseline images, mileage, installation date, and test use one VIN, with versions and responsible roles. If the original state cannot be recreated, record differences and let the after-sales technician set added observation or inspection.
| Storage situation | Main risk | Recommended action |
|---|---|---|
| Release within three months | Film remains stable | Keep removal images and release |
| Outdoors over six months | UV and temperature harden adhesive | Test a small area first |
| Hot, humid storage | Trapped water can blister paint | Remove in batches and record each vehicle |
| Adhesive residue present | Polishing may alter paint thickness | Obtain specialist review before treatment |
Conditions to Recreate Before and After Film Removal
The technician checks originals before summaries. Version, vehicle, date, film images, and residue must be reviewable. Separate storage, charging, tire care, movement, release labor, depreciation, documentation, third-party work, and taxes.
Sign-Off Table for Long-Stored Vehicles in Kenya
| Matter requiring inspection | Standard that governs progression to the following stage | Situation that mandates a hold | Owning function |
|---|---|---|---|
| Film-condition discovery | Condition, vehicle, and discoverer share one record | Only hearsay exists; vehicle cannot be rechecked | Inventory vehicle administrator |
| Professional verification | Inspector produces installation date and test from applicable information | Qualification, tool, or version is doubtful | Storage inspection officer |
| Commercial impact | Contract stage, treatment cost, and conclusion agree | Payment advances while acceptance remains unclear | After-sales inspection technician |
| Release-quality handover | Signature states permitted work and retained conditions | Test remains open while vehicle advances | Release quality supervisor |
The four rows cover evidence, operation, limits, and receipt. Stored charge, tires, fluids, and seals keep changing, so original versions and confirmation dates remain essential.
FAQ
Why preserve the original condition?
Cleaning, repair, or movement changes the baseline. Record any prior operation honestly rather than recreating an original image.
Can a forwarded screenshot support the test?
It may lack date and context. Obtain the complete source and have the technician verify applicability.
What permits the workflow to resume?
Professional review, clear costs, and recipient awareness of limits. Otherwise the quality supervisor maintains the hold.
How can a batch avoid the same gap?
Collect common fields but decide vehicle by vehicle. If sampling indicates a pattern, expand the sample without passing untested units.
Kenyan procedures and vehicle acceptance are separate. Consult the KEBS, while vehicle records, field results, and contract support the film decision.
Send the test, vehicle number, and purchasing question through Starvia contact or WhatsApp. The new-car catalog helps check vehicle information; Kenyan authorities decide local compliance.
Information was checked on September 11, 2026. Film-removal guidance supports vehicle procurement records; Kenyan taxes, permissions, technical suitability, and contractual responsibility follow current documents and professional advice.