Roof Panel Joint Finish Molding Replacement V Series
Removal Procedure
- When replacing a weld joint molding do the following:
• | Use tape to protect the mounting surface during removal. |
• | Use tape for alignment marks for installation of the molding. |
- Heat the molding using a heat gun. 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 weld joint molding from the panel
surface.
- When replacing a molding, 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) Naptha or a 50/50 mixture, by volume of isopropyl alcohol and water to remove
the adhesive. |
Installation Procedure
Important: Apply the molding 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.
- Heat the mounting surface to approximately 27-41°C
(80-105°F) using the heat gun, if necessary.
- Ensure that the temperature of the molding is approximately 29-32°C
(85-90°F).
Important: Do not touch the adhesive backing of the
molding.
- Remove the protective liner from the back of the molding.
- Position the molding to the location marks and press the molding to the
mounting surface.
- Apply equal pressure along the molding to uniformly bond the item to the
mounting surface.
- Remove the protective tape from the mounting surface.