Abstract: A device for placing a curable liquid coating material onto a surface to produce a peel-off protective layer. The device includes a spray nozzle adapted to spray the curable liquid coating material onto an area of the surface. The spray nozzle and the surface are movable relative to each other. An applicator nozzle is positioned adjacent to the spray nozzle. The applicator nozzle and the surface are movable relative to each other. The applicator nozzle applies the curable liquid coating material onto the surface adjacent to a lateral edge of the area.

Abstract: A process for producing a peel-off protective layer for surfaces, especially for painted surfaces of motor vehicle bodies. A curable liquid coating material is sprayed by a spray nozzle onto the surface to be protected, where it forms a two-dimensional protective layer which cures. Coating material emerging essentially as a continuous strand or strip of material from an applicator nozzle is applied to the surface to be coated at the edges of the areas of the coating material which has been sprayed onto the surface.