Equipment and Materials

The following equipment and materials are necessary when making a quality stripe or decal installation.

• J 25070  Heat Gun
• Wetting solution - a foaming type window cleaner, that does not contain ammonia
• Isopropyl alcohol
• Varnish Makers and Painters (VM&P) naptha
• Squeegee - 100 mm (4 in) wide, plastic or hard rubber

  Deburr any sharp or rough edges on the squeegee to prevent scratching of the stripe or decal.

• Water bucket and sponge or spray bottle
• Sandpaper - 800 grit or finer, wet or dry type
• Clean, lint-free wiping cloth
• Sharp knife or razor blade
• Scissors
• Fine pin or needle
• Marking pencil

1. Remove the necessary molding or trim panel.
2. Remove the molding attaching clips, handles, sidemarker reflector, and/or other stripe or decal overlapping parts.
3. Wash and clean repair surfaces, adjacent panel, and openings as required.
   NOTE: To avoid damaging the paint finish, do not use pointed or sharp instruments to remove the stripe or the decal.
4. Remove the stripe or decal from body panel using 3M™ scotch brite molding adhesive remover disk 3M™ P/N 07502 or equivalent.
   NOTE: Use of harsh chemicals when cleaning can damage exterior lamps. Suggested cleaners are a mild soap and water, or Varnish Makers and Painters (VM&P) Naptha. VM&P Naptha is a specific type of naptha and should not be substituted by any other naptha.
5. Remove all traces of adhesive residue from painted surfaces with a Varnish Makers and Painters (VM&P) naptha.