Emblem/Nameplate Repair for Chevrolet Malibu 2000
Apply emblems in an environment that is free from dust or
other dirt that can come in contact with the sticky backing. The dirt can
cause improper adhesion.
- Clean the area where you will mount the molding or the emblem.
Use a suitable solvent, such as mixture of 50 percent alcohol
and 50 percent water or an equivalent mixture, in order to clean the
areas.
- Dry the areas thoroughly.
- Area should be at room temperature ( 16-32°C(60-90°F)).
- Ensure that the moldings are at room temperature ( 16-32°C(60-90°F)).
Place the moldings or the emblem, with the adhesive side down, on a heated
surface or use a heat gun or a heat lamp if needed.
- Remove the protective liner from the back of the molding or the
emblem.
- Apply pressure to the
nameplate/emblem in order to wet out the adhesive.
- Apply the rear emblem
to the body surface.
- Apply equal pressure along the molding or the emblem in order
to uniformly bond the item to the body surface. Use a wallpaper roller in
order to assist in proper wet-out.