Novacel (Troy, Ohio) has introduced Novagard 9377, an opaque white plastic film designed to protect automobile bodies and parts against damage from acid rain, bird droppings and tool marks during assembly, transport and storage. Designed to provide nine months of exterior weather resistance, the product is 2.4 mil/60 µm thick and available in 656 ft/200m reels, in widths ranging from 1.2 inches to 108 inches (30 mm to 2,800 mm). The film’s adhesive is solvent-free and requires no treatment of atmospheric discharges, says the company. Reportedly, the film and its packaging can be reclaimed, provided it is not soiled during use.