Handling Tab
Applique
Liner
5
Separate Liner / Applique
After removal of part liner, to prevent contamination,
immediately spray adhesive side of applique with an even mist
of Application Solution. * Again use only handling tabs when
handling applique.
7-1
** Begin squeegee stroke lightly touching premask surface. As you drag
squeegee, apply firm pressure. This will aid in not leaving impressions
in part. ** Do not wrap the edge at this time.
7
Adhere Top Surface
Spray top surface of premask with an even mist of Application
Solution (7-1). Firmly squeegee the applique down ONLY adhering
on the horizontal surface of the bumper (7-2).
Squeegee corner
edge of bumper
** Inspect for bubbles.
9
Adhere Lower Edge/Surface
Then, firmly squeegee the next corner edge of the bumper with
three or four back and forth strokes in the direction shown.
DESCRIPTION
Rear Bumper Protection Film
Handling Tab
Applique
Align front
edge here
Squeegee
top surface of
bumper only
7-2
ISSUE
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Bumper Applique
SIDE VIEW
Notch in
Bumper.
Notch in
Applique
** Do not wrap the edge at this time.
6
Applique Alignment
On prepared surface align the applique into position
(centered with notches).
** Important! Inspect for bubbles. ** Make sure no bubbles are present
before going to the next step. ** Do not wrap the edge at this time.
Adhering The Edge
8
Then, firmly squeegee the first corner edge of the bumper with
three or four back and forth strokes in the direction shown.
** Inspect for bubbles.
10
Removal of Premask
Remove top protective covering CAREFULLY 180° against
itself. Re-squeegee any areas or edges that may have lifted
during premask removal.
DATE
SUBARU OF AMERICA
Work from directly above for best
alignment of part to front edge
Bumper Applique
Align front
edge here
Rear Bumper
Locate notches in applique
to notches in bumper.
Squeegee corner
edge of bumper
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