Installation Procedure
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CAUTION:
To prevent possible vehicle, stripe or decal damage, always refer to manufacturer's packaged instructions.
CAUTION:
Striping material highlights vehicle surface imperfection. All dings, rough metal, paint defects and uneven two-tone paint breaklines must be eliminated before stripe/decal application. Freshly painted surfaces must be allowed to dry thoroughly before installing stripe or decal. Residual solvents in fresh painted surfaces can lead to subsequent blistering problems if stripe or decal is applied before complete release of solvents.
- Prepare the surface.
If the area where stripe or decal is to be applied has been refinished, remove any imperfections that would show through stripe or decal.
CAUTION: 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. - Clean the painted surface with Varnish Makers and Painters (VM&P) naphtha.
- Clean the area where the stripe or decal will be applied with a 50/50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water.
- Wipe the panel surface with a clean cloth while solvent is still wet and allow to dry.
- Apply the wetting solution to area where stripe or decal is to be installed.
- Remove the backing material of the stripe or decal as necessary.
Do not touch the adhesive backing of the stripes or decal.
- Put the wetting solution on adhesive side of the stripe or decal.
The wetting solution will allow movement of the stripe or decal for proper positioning.
- Apply the stripe or decal to the panel.
- Working from center where possible, squeegee the stripe or decal into position.
Application of additional wetting solution may be necessary to ease the installation of stripe or decal. Application of soapy wetting solution on top side of stripe or decal will ease pull of squeegee on stripe or decal and help to eliminate damage to it.
- Apply heat to the stripe or decal at recessed areas.
Press stripe or decal into the recess to obtain firm bond.
- Inspect the stripe or decal from critical angle using adequate light reflection to detect any irregularities that may have developed during installation.
- Remove all air bubbles by piercing with a safety pin, needle, or tool with same size piercing tip.
- Pierce bubble on its outer edge and force air out from opposite edge with blade of squeegee.
- Never use razor blade or knife edge.
- Install previously removed parts.
- Clean panel as require.