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Emblem/Nameplate Replacement Oldsmobile

  1. Wash the affected panel area with soap and water.
  2. Wipe the panel area dry.

  3. Use 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner 08984 or equivalent in order to remove all traces of adhesive from the following areas:
  4. • The body panel
    • The back of the molding
  5. Wipe the panel using a clean cloth and an alcohol and water mixture.

  6. Object Number: 338376  Size: SH
  7. Using dimensions, use a length of masking tape or magnetic strip in order to mark the proper position of the emblem/nameplate.
  8. If the vehicle body temperature is below 21°C (70°F) due to shop temperature or outside temperature, use one of the following items in order to warm the body panel:
  9. • A heat lamp
    • A heat gun
  10. If necessary, apply a double-coated acrylic foam tape to the emblem/nameplate using one of the following 3M Super Automotive Attachment Tapes or equivalent:
  11. • 3M 06380 (white backing)
    • 3M 06377 (black backing)
    • 3M 06382 (gray backing)
  12. Align the emblem/nameplate.
  13. Press the emblem/nameplate firmly in place in order to ensure proper adhesion.

Emblem/Nameplate Replacement Buick

  1. Wash the affected panel area with soap and water.
  2. Wipe the panel area dry.

  3. Use 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner 08984 or the equivalent in order to remove all traces of adhesive from the following areas:
  4. • The body panel
    • The back of the molding
  5. Wipe the panel using a clean cloth and an alcohol/water mixture.

  6. Object Number: 338379  Size: MH
  7. Using the dimensions, use a length of masking tape or magnetic strip in order to mark the proper position of the emblem/nameplate.
  8. If the vehicle body temperature is below 21°C (70°F) due to shop temperature or outside temperature, use one of the following items in order to warm the body panel:
  9. • A heat lamp
    • A heat gun
  10. If necessary, apply a double-coated acrylic foam tape to the emblem/nameplate using one of the following 3M Super Automotive Attachment Tapes or the equivalent:
  11. • 3M 06380 (white backing)
    • 3M 06377 (black backing)
    • 3M 06382 (gray backing)
  12. Align the emblem/nameplate.
  13. Press the emblem/nameplate firmly in place in order to ensure proper adhesion.