American Car Craft Mustang Engine Shroud Covers 5.0 GT 9Pc Polished_Brushed 2011-2014 User Manual
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years we have learned just how to prepare this surface’s perfectly and in the next several steps you will be able
to prep the surface perfectly as well. The first step will be to thoroughly scrub clean the entire engine shroud.
Use soap and water to remove common road grime and dirt. If you have ever applied armor all or any such types
of treatments to your engine shroud this installation will not work until all such chemicals have been thoroughly
removed. Some chemicals like armor- all will require special solutions to effectively remove them. You may need
to contact the manufacturer to see just what type of solutions you will need to use.
2. Now that the engine shroud has been thoroughly scrubbed clean take a moment and temporarily set each
section onto the cover. Make note of their placements so that you can further prep these areas by scuffing these
surfaces with the abrasive pad supplied with your kit. Scrub these areas very carefully and then scrub them
again only use rubbing alcohol this time. With all the areas thoroughly scuffed and scrubbed clean apply several
small strips of common masking tape to all the areas to see if the masking tape will stick. If the masking tape
sticks then you have successfully prepped the surfaces if not then repeat the procedures until it does. Once you
have established a tack able surface swipe all the areas with the adhesive promoter pack provided. This chemical
is a key element in the long term bond for your new accessories.
3. Now that you have prepared all areas the next step will be to place each section into position and to take a look
at their overall shape and fitment. In most cases you will need to tweak each sections shape just a little to make
sure that each piece matches the shape of your plastic cover perfectly. If you consider that metal by nature will
not bend by itself you can expect that a properly shaped part will never have any tendency to pop off your
cover. So take your time here and make sure each piece has a nice contour and fit. Once you have achieved this
simply peel the red release liner from each section and then press them into position. Using a micro fiber cloth
press very firmly along the entire surfaces to insure a good bond.
4. Set in all the smaller shapes first then the larger and larger as you go leaving the largest top plate for last. It is
important to understand that this top plate will overhang its outer edges. This is to allow a layered look and also
becomes the placement area for the optional led lighted version of this kit. Should you be installing the lighted
version you will need to drill a small 9/64” hole into the back corner of the factory shroud to allow the single
lead wire for the lighting. Once that is done simply route the wire through that hole location before you
permanently mount the top plate. Now that all the sections have been successfully mounted to the factory
shroud you should be able to simply snap it back in place onto the engine. Route the wire stealth fully over to
your fuse box area or to any twelve volt source you create for the led lighting. Remove all the protective liners to
finish the installation.
If any questions occur during installation please call American Car Craft at 727-861-1500.
Thank you for your purchase!
AMERICAN CAR CRAFT
18924 SAKERA ROAD-HUDSON FLORIDA 34667
Phone # 727-861-1500 Fax # 727-861-1520