Processing Instructions For Affixing Adhesive Tape

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Surface condition:

Surfaces must be dry, free of dust, oil, oxide release agents and other impurities (e.g. no paint mist, no condensation)
To remove soiling, clean the surfaces with isopropanol or another suitable cleaning agent that does not leave a residue and does not attack the substrate.
Use clean, lint-free disposable cloths to clean the surfaces.
Allow the bonding area to dry off well.
Do not touch the bonding surfaces with your fingers.

Temperature:

The object and ambient temperature must be at least 18 °C for bonding.
The material temperature should be maintained so that there are no dew-point differences (no condensation)

Contact pressure :

Press briefly and firmly on the bonding area to achieve optimal surface contact.

Optimal adhesion of the components is guaranteed after approx. 24 hours. Do not apply excessive pressure on the wheel cover and do not wash the vehicle during this period.

Clean bonding areas.

Fig 1: Cleaning Bonding Areas
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1. 1.1. Wipe off bonding areas -A- with a cloth soaked in isopropanol.
Stick strips of adhesive tape on the cover strip according to the designations -A, B, C, D- .
Place the pulling aids -X- over the edge of the cover strip.

Fig 2: Sticking On Strips Of Adhesive Tape
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Install cover strip.

Fig 3: Installing Cover Strip
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1. 3.1. Position the cover strip -1- at the contour of the side member and door aperture -2- (-arrows- ).
2. 3.2. Pull protective film off the bonding area of the cover strip, affix the cover strip and press down firmly.
Affix new tire pressure plate to the cover strip on the driver's side.

Fig 4: Identifying Tire-Pressure Plate
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1. 4.1. Clean bonding surface on the cover strip to remove any dust and grease.
2. 4.2. Stick new tire-pressure plate -A- to the cover strip at the same height as the standard tire-pressure plate.