American Car Craft Mustang Center Dash_Radio_AC Trim Plate Brushed w_Polished Rings 2010-2013 - Manual

AMERICAN CAR CRAFT INSTRUCTIONS
2010-2013 Mustang Center Dash/Radio/AC Trim Plate Brushed w/Polished Rings
PART #271021
GENERAL PART INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Introduction: In the next few paragraphs we will explain to you what you will need to know and do for a successful
application of ACC Stainless Steel Accessories. It is important to understand that almost all stainless steel peel and stick
accessories need to be pre shaped by hand in order to achieve a nice long term installation. We realize that all parts are
different from each other but as far as the installations of these parts they all will need to follow the same set of general
instructions.
Liner info: Your new accessories will come to you with a protective surface liner. Leave this liner in place until the
installation is complete to prevent finger prints and or possible scratches during installation. This liner is required to
remain on the part until you are instructed to remove it.
1. The first thing that needs to be done in any peel and stick application is surface preparation. It is 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