Affixing Stone Guard Film

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• Immediately before sticking on, wash off the areas on which you intend to stick the seal using isopropanol to ensure that all traces of silicone, grease and oil are completely removed. 

1. Clean the paint surface for the stone guard film and rub it dry using a lint-free, moisture-absorbing cloth.
   Fig 1: Identifying Paint Surface Area

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2. Wet the surface on which you intend to affix the film with application fluid after cleaning.

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   • The film must be affixed immediately after spraying. 
3. Pull off film for stickers and wet the bonding surface of the film with the application fluid.
4. Affix film to the vehicle to the dimension -X and Z-  and press lightly. The position can still be adjusted slightly.

   Location	Description	Type	Basic value	Tolerance 1	Tolerance 2
   Gap dimension from outer edge of film to radial run-out line		Gap dimension X	2 mm	+/-1 mm
   Gap dimension from lower edge of film to upper edge of stone guard film		Gap dimension Z	2 mm	+/-1 mm

   Fig 2: Identifying Stone Guard Film Area

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   • The film must be applied without bubbles, and no water may remain between the paint surface and adhesive. 
5. Press on the film with a plastic squeegee from the inside to the outside to squeeze out water.
   Fig 3: Pressing On Protective Film

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6. The adhesive is activated by the pressure of the squeegee. The contact pressure should be at least 2 kg.
7. After affixing, pull off the thin protective film.
8. Dry off the entire surface with a lint-free, moisture-absorbing, non-scratching cloth.
9. Check the affixed film for bubbles and defects. The film must bond securely to the vehicle. Check corners again for correct bonding (press on again if necessary).