Dry Installation
IMPORTANT: Please read before attempting installation Clean the
surface of the headlight being certain to remove all grease, wax,
tar and dirt. Dry the headlight with a lint free cloth. DO NOT
REMOVE THE BACKING PAPER AT THIS POINT! For best results, both the
headlight and the Headlight Protection Kit should be at
or slightly above room temperature during installation. It is best
to perform installation in a controlled environment. In colder
environments it may be helpful to turn on the headlight and wait
until the headlight becomes warm to the touch, while also being
certain that the kit pieces are also at or slightly above room
temperature. Before removing the protective backing paper, dry fit
each piece to be certain that you are applying the proper piece on
the proper light. Remove the backing paper being careful not to
touch the adhesive side of the piece. Handle the kit only on the
edges prior to installation. Handling the adhesive side of the piece
will leave marks that will not go away. After applying the piece to
the light, use the enclosed hard card to smooth the piece onto the
light from the center out. This should remove all air that may be
between the piece and the light. If an air bubble happens to become
trapped, merely peel the piece back from the edge nearest the bubble
to a point past the air bubble and then smooth the piece back down
onto the headlight using the hard card. The adhesive should cure for
at least 48 hours before washing your vehicle.
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| Wet
Installation
Required
Hardware & Ingredients:
1 Quart Spray Bottle
Heat Gun or Hair Dryer
1 bottle Isopropyl Alcohol (70%)
Ordinary Tap Water
Mix 25% Alcohol and 75% water in a spray bottle. Use the mixed
solution to thoroughly clean the surface of the headlight being
certain to remove all grease, wax, tar and dirt. Dry the headlight
with a lint free cloth. DO NOT REMOVE THE BACKING PAPER AT THIS
POINT! For best results, both the headlight and the
Headlight Protection Kit should be above room temperature during
installation. It is best to perform installation in a controlled
environment. In order to achieve a higher installation temperature,
turn on the headlight high beams and wait until the headlight
becomes warm to the touch, or use the heat gun or hair dryer to
gently warm the light surfaces. It is best if the kit pieces are
also slightly above room temperature. This may be accomplished with
the heat gun or hair dryer. Before removing the protective backing
paper, dry fit each piece to be certain that you are applying the
proper piece on the proper light. Wet your fingers thoroughly with
the alcohol solution. It is important that you not touch the exposed
adhesive surface of the kit with dry fingers. Handling the adhesive
side of the piece with dry fingers or hands will leave marks that
will not go away. With hands and fingers wet, remove the backing
paper and immediately spray the now exposed adhesive side of the
piece thoroughly with the alcohol solution. Spray the warmed
headlight thoroughly with the alcohol solution. Apply the piece to
the light and use your hand to smooth the piece onto the light from
the center out. Then use the squeegee provided with your kit to
force the solution out along the edges of the piece by using firm,
continuous strokes, from the center out. On contoured surfaces, the
adhesive will not stick to the lens immediately. In this case, use
the heat gun or hair dryer to gently heat between the lens and the
plastic. This will soften the plastic and evaporate some of the
moisture allowing for better contouring of the material. DO NOT
OVERHEAT THE PLASTIC. The material needs only to be warmed. You may
notice a hazy appearance between the lens and the plastic within an
hour of installation. This is caused by residual moisture that has
become trapped between the kit and the light. This is a normal
occurrence and it should last no longer than 1 week. Heat
accelerates the dissipation of the moisture. Driving with lights on
at all times is helpful. The adhesive should cure for at least 48
hours before washing your vehicle. |
