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Installation Procedure

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  1. Ensure the painted body surface in the tape contact area is clean and dry.
  2. Warm the body panel with a heat lamp or heat gun (if necessary) to a temperature between 18.8-41.1°C (66-100°F).
  3. Warm the molding with a heat lamp or heat gun to a minimum temperature of 35°C (95°F).
  4. Remove the tape liner from the adhesive tape.
    IMPORTANT: Do not touch the adhesive surface.
  5. Ensure that the molding is aligned properly with the body panel. Press the door side molding to the body panel.
  6. Hand roll the door side molding to the body in order to ensure proper adhesion.
    Fig 1: Pressing Door Side Molding To Body Panel (Oldsmobile)
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