American Car Craft Corvette Hood Graphic Fade Large 2006-2013 Z06+ZR1+GS - Manual (Page 2)

4. Using a grease pencil, mark the very center of the back of the hood as well as
the back end of the graphic.
5. With everything set you will use the hood as a spring board to mount the
graphic. Spray your solution mixed earlier directly to the hood where the
graphic is to be mounted and also to the side. Lay the graphic face down on
the wet paint and quickly remove the release liner from the entire graphic as
you spray the solution to saturate the entire length of the graphic. Be careful
NOT to wet the paper side of the liner as this will cause the release liner to
dissolve and chip to the graphic! If this does occur continue to remove the
liner then go back to the chips and soak them off the graphic. Once the liner
is removed, flip the graphic over onto the center of the hood and line the rear
centering marks as well as the front hood vent area up. Once the graphic is in
position using your soft squeegee provided firmly squeegee the fluid working
from the center out in all directions. Continue to squeegee until all moving
fluid is out. Wipe the wetness off the hood and graphics and let stand for
about 15 minutes to allow graphics to tack.
6. After you have allowed the graphics to sit you may begin to set the edges
using a heat gun or common household hair dryer gently and lightly warm
the edges and fold them over you can use the squeegee but you may find that
your fingers with a paper towel works better. Carefully slice the gap between
the hood and the nose directly in the center and fold the edges into the gap.
Warm the hood vent area and gently force the graphic into the ridge of the
vent pressing the vinyl firmly to set to the adhesive promoter applied earlier.
Wipe the entire installation clean of any remaining solutions.
7. Now you are ready to install your hood lettering. You will notice that the
lettering has been made at a slightly narrowing shape. These will need to be
separated from the sheet by slicing the two readings apart at the dotted line.
They are designed to set at the bulge of the hood placing the wider end of the
lettering towards the back of the hood. Before permanently installing
carefully line up the lettering reading forward and position it to your best
liking. Once you have a good idea of where you want it, peel the release liner
and prepare to apply the lettering to a dry surface. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
APPLY WET! Simply line the lettering up where you want it and press it
down with your thumbs. Work the entire lettering down to the paint pressing
firmly using the plastic squeegee provided to set it to the adhesive promoter
that you applied earlier. Repeat this process for the opposite side.
If any questions occur during installation please contact American Car Craft at 727
861-1500.