For 1990-2009 cars only
Adhesive Rear Fascia Molding End Loose
- Wash the affected area with soap and water and wipe dry. Wipe the panel and the adhesive side of the molding with a clean rag using Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naphtha.
- If needed apply a length of masking tape as a molding guide. A straightedge may also be used.
- Apply the adhesive to the back of the molding and press in place. If the adhesive GM P/N 1052621 or equivalent is used apply constant pressure to the molding for 30 seconds or until a firm bond has been made.
Important: The rear fascia molding is attached to the bumper fascia with adhesive tape. To insure a good replacement of new or old moldings emblems and name plates, the panel surface should be warm 21°C to 32°C (70°F to 90°F), clean, and free of any wax or oily film.
Adhesive Rear Fascia Molding Completely Removed
- Remove all adhesive from the body panel and the back of the molding using 3M™ scotch brite molding adhesive remover disk 3M™ P/N 07501 or equivalent.
- Wash the affected panel area with soap and water and wipe dry.
- Remove all traces of adhesive from the body panel and the back of the molding using Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naphtha.
- Mark the proper position of the molding with a length of masking tape. Use adjacent moldings as a guide.
- Warm the body panel with the heat lamp or the heat gun to a minimum of 21°C (70°F).
- Apply a piece of double-coated foam tape 3M™ P/N 06382 Gray or equivalent to the molding.
- Align the molding to the tape guideline on the front bumper fascia.
- Peel the backing from the end of the molding.
- Press firmly into place while continuing to remove the backing.
- Hand roll the molding to the rear bumper fascia to ensure the complete adhesion.
