Apply emblems in an environment that is free from dust or
other dirt that can come in contact with the sticky backing. The dirt can
cause improper adhesion.
- Clean the area where you will mount the molding or the emblem.
Use a suitable solvent, such as mixture of 50 percent alcohol
and 50 percent water or an equivalent mixture, in order to clean the
areas.
- Dry the areas thoroughly.
- Area should be at room temperature ( 60-90°F).
- Ensure that the moldings are at room temperature (60-90°F).
Place the moldings or the emblem, with the adhesive side down, on a heated
surface or use a heat gun or a heat lamp if needed.
- Remove the protective liner from the back of the molding or the
emblem.
- Apply pressure to the nameplate/emblem
in order to wet out the adhesive.
- Apply the rear emblem to the body surface.
- Apply equal pressure along the molding or the emblem in order
to uniformly bond the item to the body surface. Use a wallpaper roller in
order to assist in proper wet-out.