Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Important: Apply the molding in an environment that is free from dust or other dirt that could come into contact with the sticky backing. Foreign material may cause improper adhesion.
- Clean the area where the emblem/nameplate will be installed.
Use a lint free cloth and Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naptha or a 50/50 mixture by volume of isopropyl alcohol and water to clean the area.
- Dry the area thoroughly.
- Apply tape and mark the location as shown.
- Heat the mounting surface to approximately 27-41 °C (80-105°F).
- Ensure that the temperature of the molding is approximately 29-32°C (85-90°F).
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Important: Do not touch the adhesive backing on the molding.
- Remove the protective liner from the back of the molding.
- Position the molding to the location marks and press the molding to the mounting surface.
- Apply equal pressure along the molding to uniformly bond the item to the mounting surface.
- Remove the protective tape from the mounting surface.