Important: Apply the following items in an environment free of dust and dirt. Dust
and dirt can come in contact with the adhesive backing. Dust and dirt can
prevent the proper adhesion.
- Clean the area where you are mounting 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 is to be mounted. 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 to wet out about 75 percent
of the adhesive.
Emblems
- Align the emblems.
- Firmly press the emblems in order to adhere the adhesive to the
vehicle.