Handling Tab
Appliqu é
Liner
5
Separate Liner / Appliqu é
After removal of part liner, to prevent contamination,
immediately spray adhesive side of appliqué with an even mist
of Application Solution. * Again use only handling tabs when
handling appliqué.
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 appliqué down ONLY adhering
on the horizontal surface of the bumper (7-2).
Squeegee lower
edge of bumper
** Inspect for bubbles.
9
Adhere Lower Edge/Surface
Firmly squeegee the lower surface of the bumper with three or
four back and forth strokes in the direction shown.
DESCRIPTION
Rear Bumper Appliqué
Handling Tab
Appliqu é
Align front
edge here
Squeegee
top surface of
bumper only
7-2
ISSUE
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Bumper Appliqu é
SIDE VIEW
Trunk
Latch
Notch in
Appliqué
** Do not wrap the edge at this time.
Appliqu é Alignment
6
Locate notch in appliqu é to center of trunk latch.
** 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-spray appliqué surface with application solution.
Re-squeegee any areas or edges that may have lifted
during premask removal.
DATE
SUBARU OF AMERICA
8/1/18
Work from directly above for best
alignment of part to front edge
Bumper Appliqué
Align front
edge here
Rear Bumper
Locate notch in appliqu é
to center of trunk latch
Squeegee corner
edge of bumper
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