Apply emblems in an environment that is free from dust or
other dirt that could come in contact with the adhesive backing. This could
cause improper adhesion.
- Clean the area where the molding or the emblem will be mounted.
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.
- Heat the area to a temperature of 27°-41°C (80°-105°F).
- Ensure that the moldings are between 29°-32°C (85°-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.
- Remove the protective liner from the back of the molding or the
emblem.
- Apply the molding to the
body surface.
- Apply the rear emblem
to the body surface.
- Apply the front 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.