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GENERAL INFORMATION
1-3
"E" - Oldsmobile 394-39600 Series
Buick 49000 Series
Cadillac 69300 Series
"F'
;
- Chevrolet 12000 Series
"X" - Chevrolet 11000 Series
"Z" - Chevrolet 10000 Series
WOOD GRAIN TREATMENT
STATION WAGONS AND SEDAN DELIVERY
DESCRIPTION
The wood grain transfer film is a vinyl material
with a pressure sensitive adhesive backing. The
transfers are serviced in pre-cut panels.
REMOVAL
Remove the moldings from the affected panel (see
Molding Section 17). The transfer film may then
be removed by lifting an edge and peeling the
material from the painted surface. Exercise care
so as not to damage the paint.
NOTE:
Application of heat to the transfer and
the panel by means of a heat gun or heat lamp
will aid in the removal.
INSTALLATION
Preparation of the surface to which the transfer
will be applied is very important. In cases where
body metal repair has been made, it is necessary
to prime and color coat these areas to blend with
the undamaged surface. Apply the transfer film to
color coated panels only, never to bare metal or
primer. The surface must be free of any imper-
fections that may high-light through the film. Re-
move dirt nibs and other foreign material in the
paint by light sanding with 600 grit sandpaper.
The temperature of the body must be maintained at
a moderate level between approximately 65 and 90
degrees. Too warm a body will cause the wood
grain film to stick prematurely while too cool a
body will reduce the adhesion of the wood grain
film. Cool the body panel with cool water when too
warm and heat the body panel with a heat gun or
a heat lamp when too cold. Just prior to application
of the transfer film clean the painted surface with
a non-petroleum base volatile cleaner and allow to
dry.
The following are the recommended steps for easy
application of the film.
1. Cut the paper backing the entire width of the
transfer at the approximate centerline of the
film exercising care not to damage the transfer
film.
2. Peel the paper backing from one half of the
film.
3. Align the upper edge of the half of the film with
the paper backing to the lower edge of the
pierced molding holes making sure that the
transfer is centered on the panel.
4. Starting at the center of the transfer and using
a water dampened rag, press that half of the
transfer with the backing removed on to the
panel. Work outboard from the middle to the
edges. Remove all air bubbles.
NOTE:
The transfer can be pulled back from
the panel and reinstalled if large air pockets
develop. Exercise care not to stretch the ma-
terial. Small air bubbles may be removed by
piercing the film at the bubble with a pin and
pressing the bubble down.
5. Remove the backing from the other half of the
transfer. Apply this half in the same manner
working from the center to the end and from
the middle to the upper and lower edges.
6. Fold the transfer over the door or quarter
edges and press to the hemming flanges. Ap-
plication of heat with a heat lamp or heat gun
will aid in folding the transfer over the edge.
NOTE:
If the transfer film will not adhere to
the flange, brush a clear vinyl adhesive to the
back edge of the film and reapply.
7. Reinstall the moldings.
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