Exterior Moulding / Trim: Service and Repair

OUTSIDE MOULDING

Outside Moulding:

REMOVAL

1. REMOVE OUTSIDE MOULDING





a. Using a heat light, heat the body and moulding to 40 to 60° C (104 to 140° F).

NOTICE: Do not heat the body and moulding excessively.

b. Tie both piano wire ends to wooden blocks or equivalents.
c. Scrape the adhesive tape off by pulling the piano wire as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:
- If reusing the moulding, take care not to damage it.
- Do not damage the body.

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL OUTSIDE MOULDING
a. Using a heat light, heat the body mounting surface to 40 to 60° C (104 to 140° F).

NOTICE: Do not heat the body excessively.

b. Remove the protective tape from the body.
c. Wipe off the stains with cleaner.
d. Clean the moulding (if reusing).
1. Using heat light, heat the moulding to 20 to 30° C (68 to 86° F).

NOTICE: Do not heat the moulding excessively.

2. Remove the double-sided tape from the moulding.
3. Wipe off the stains with cleaner.
4. Apply new double-sided tape to the moulding as shown in the illustration.





e. Using a heat light, heat the body and moulding.





NOTICE: Do not heat the body and moulding excessively.

f. Remove the release paper from the moulding face.

NOTICE: When the peeling paper is removed, take care that dirt or dust do not stick to the adhesive area.

g. Attach the moulding securely to the body.

NOTICE: Do not apply excessive force onto the moulding, but steady apply pressure with your thumbs.