American Car Craft Pontiac G8 Grille Laser Mesh Upper Polished 2Pc GT 2008-2009 User Manual
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important that you examine the surface to determine if any kind of special treatments have ever been used. Such
as wax/silicone treatments and/or polymer surface preps. Take a strip of masking tape and press it very firmly to
make it adhere to the surface. Then peel it off to see how difficult it is to remove. If your masking tape is removed
extremely easy and/or does not stick at all then you will need to perform a special surface preparation. In most
cases like this you will need to make a solution of a straight detergent (Johnson’s Baby Shampoo or Palmolive Dish
Soap) and water. Mix a 32oz bottle with about five table spoons of soap detergent. Once you have the solution
made wash the surface scrubbing quite vigorously to remove any surface contaminates.
When this is done you can proceed to the regular preparation. This is done by scrubbing the surface with alcohol
and wiping it dry. At this point you will need to test the surface again to see if you have achieved a tack. Apply a
new strip of masking tape to the surface. If it adheres you have done a good job, if it doesn’t then you must
perform the wash again and again if necessary until you have achieved a nice tack. Once a tack has been achieved
swipe the entire surface to be mounted with the adhesive promoter you will receive with any of our stainless steel
kits. This promoter is not a cleaner but an adhesive accelerator when used on a nice clean and well prepared
surface this chemical will create a very reliable bondable surface.
2. Now that all preparations have been made the next step will be to apply the accessory. In almost all
cases it will be very necessary to pre-shape the stainless part so that it conforms to the surface you are mounting it
to, perfectly. This is done by gently shaping the part by hand a little at a time so that when the part is placed in
position it matches the surface without having to apply pressure anywhere on the part to make it fit the shape of
the surface. In other words it will look like it has been installed perfectly, before you actually peel and stick it. If
you take your time when forming the part you will never have any problems with the part popping off in the
future.
3. Now that you have a good surface prep and your part or parts have been hand shaped to match the
surface you can peel the red release liner from the back of the part. Keep in mind that the adhesive is very
aggressive and it will not allow you to reposition it once it has made contact with the surface. So go slow and sure.
Once all hole and the perimeters are lined up, set the part in place pressing firmly along the entire surface to bond
the part and then remove the protective liner. The bond will become permanent after twenty-four hours.
If any questions or problems occur during installation, please contact American Car Craft at 727-861-
1500.
Thank You and Enjoy Your Purchase!
AMERICAN CAR CRAFT
18924 SAKERA RD HUDSON FL 34667
Phone: 727 861-1500 Fax: 727 861-1520