FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Exterior Badging/Tape Stripes Attached With Adhesives

EXTERIOR BADGING/TAPE STRIPES ATTACHED WITH ADHESIVES

REMOVAL

1. Mark reference points before removing.
2. Using a heat gun gently apply heat in a circular motion to loosen the adhesive bond.
3. With your fingernail lift up and peel away badging / tape from panel, using a heat gun as you go.
4. Clean off all traces of adhesive from the panel(s) with a general purpose adhesive remover.

INSTALLATION

1. Clean panel surface with isopropyl alcohol.
2. Remove paper carrier and align badging/tape to reference points or adjacent panel.
3. Install and press securely, using a plastic spreader to eliminate all air bubbles.
4. Remove top protective carrier.
5. Clean away any reference points.