Apply the following items in an environment free of dust
and dirt. Dust and dirt could come in contact with the adhesive backing and
prevent proper adhesion:
- Clean the area where you will mount the replacement item. Use
a suitable solvent such as flash naphtha or a mixture of 50 percent isopropyl
alcohol and 50 percent water.
- Dry the area thoroughly.
- Maintain a temperature range of 27-41°C (80-105°F)
in the body area. Heat the area if necessary.
- Maintain a temperature range of 29-32°C (80-90°F)
for the item that you are mounting. Carefully apply heat to the item if needed.
- Remove the protective liner.
Appliques
- Press the molding to the body along the entire length at a pressure
of 13.3-44.5 N (3-10 lb).
- Tape clear plastic, 0.12 mm (0.005 in) thick, over
the item.
- Apply high pressure along the entire area in order to wet out
about 75 percent of the adhesive.
Emblems
Emblems
are clamped to the body at the center of the emblem. Place the foam between
the clamp and the emblem in order to protect the emblem.