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Protective Molding






Protective Molding

Replacing side protective moldings

It is not possible to remove without destroying.





1 - Front protective molding

Removing:

To remove protective moldings - 1 - and - 2 -, heat using a hot air gun and pull off from door.

Installing

Adhesion surfaces must be free of dust and grease.

Clean outer panel with mineral spirits, treat with silicone remover and rub dry.

Protective moldings must be affixed only at room temperature.

For this purpose, bring vehicle and protective moldings to room temperature at least 2 hours before processing.

Protective moldings must be adhered within 90 minutes after protective foil has been removed.

Pull protective foil from double-sided adhesive tape shortly before installation.

Apply protective molding to be adhered at front and adhere working toward rear.

Heat protective molding to approx. 40°C using heat gun and forcefully press on or roll on.

After adhering strip, leave vehicle 4 hours in room temperature.

2 - Rear protective molding