Tools Required
J 25070 Heat Gun
Removal Procedure
- When replacing or repairing a nameplate do the following:
1.1. | Use tape to protect the mounting surface during removal. |
1.2. | Use tape for alignment marks for installation of the nameplate. |
- Heat the nameplate using
the J 25070
. Apply heat
using a circular motion for about 30 seconds.
Notice: Use a plastic, flat-bladed tool to prevent paint damage when removing
an emblem/name plate.
- Use a plastic, flat-bladed tool to remove the nameplate from the panel
surface.
- When replacing a nameplate, remove all adhesive as follows:
• | For body panels use a 3M™ Scotch Brite molding adhesive
remover disk 3M™ P/N 07502 or equivalent. |
• | For plastic panels use a lint-free cloth and Varnish Makers and
Painters (VMP) naphtha or a 50/50 mixture by volume of isopropyl alcohol and
water to remove the adhesive. |
Installation Procedure
Important: Apply the nameplate in an environment that is free from dust or other
dirt that could come into contact with the sticky backing. Foreign material
may cause improper adhesion.
- Ensure the area where the nameplate will be installed is clean and dry.
- If the location of the
nameplate has not been marked, apply tape and use the following dimensions
for the Buick door nameplate.
• | Dimension (A) 30 mm (1.188 in) from the top of the
molding to the bottom of the nameplate. |
• | Dimension (B) 80 mm (3.156 in) from the front edge
of the door to the beginning of the nameplate. |
- If the location of the
nameplate has not been marked, apply tape and use the following dimensions
for the Regal door nameplate.
• | Dimension (A) 30 mm (1.188 in) from the top of the
molding to the bottom of the nameplate. |
• | Dimension (B) 80 mm (3.156 in) from
the front edge of the door to the beginning of the nameplate. |
- For the CENTURY LIMITED nameplate apply
to the recessed area in the door molding as shown.
- Heat the mounting surface to approximately 27-41°C (80-105°F)
using the J 25070
, if
necessary.
- Ensure that the temperature of the nameplate is approximately
29-32°C (85-90°F).
Important: Do not touch the adhesive backing on the nameplate.
- Remove the protective liner from the back of the nameplate.
- Position the nameplate to the location marks and press the nameplate
to the mounting surface.
- Apply equal pressure along the nameplate to uniformly bond the
item to the mounting surface.
- Remove the protective tape from the mounting surface.