Tools Required
J 25070 Heat Gun
- Wash the affected panel area with soap and water.
Wipe the panel area dry with a lint-free cloth.
- Use 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner 08984 in order
to remove all traces of adhesive from the following areas:
• | The back of the molding |
- Use a clean lint-free cloth and a 50 / 50 alcohol/water
mixture to wipe the panel.
- Use a length of masking
tape or a magnetic strip in order to mark the proper position of the emblem/nameplate.
- If the vehicle body temperature
is below 21°C (70°F) due to shop temperature or outside temperature,
use the J 25070
in order
to warm the body panel.
- Apply a double-coated
acrylic foam tape as needed to the emblem/nameplate using one of the following
3M Super Automotive Attachment Tape:
• | 3M 06380 (white backing) |
• | 3M 06377 (black backing) |
• | 3M 06382 (gray backing), or the equivalent |
- Align the emblem/nameplate.
Firmly press the emblem/nameplate in place in order to ensure proper
adhesion.