Polaris RANGER 1000 2020 Service Manual page 534

BODY / FRAME
In-Mold Surfaces
Surface Preparation
1. Gently wipe the surface with a clean, lint-free cloth
dampened with isopropyl alcohol.
2. Re-wipe the surface with a clean, lint-free cloth before
the isopropyl alcohol dries. The flash of the isopropyl
alcohol is quick, so it is important that it is done
immediately following the use of it.
Flame-Treating
1. Use a torch to create a continuous flame.
2. Touch the flame's outer blue envelope to each part of
the surface where the decal will be applied for one (1)
second.
Do not over flame treat as it will alter the chemistry of
the plastic. In certain substrates and color
combinations, the effects of over flame treating will be
permanently etched into the surface.
Removal of the Adhesive Liner
1. Lay the decal graphic-side down on a clean, flat
surface.
2. If available, use the tab on the decal to remove the
liner.
3. Peel back the liner at 180° to the decal. Use a clean
finger lightly placed in the middle of the decal
adhesive to assist in the removal.
Do not apply a finger to the corners or edges of the
adhesive. Contamination towards the edge may
prevent the decal from adhering to the surface properly.
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CAUTION
Application
1. Register the decal to the surface, taking note of the
lock-in shape of the pre-mask to assist in alignment.
2. Gently tack the decal to the surface. Use a squeegee
to continue to press the decal into place working from
the center of the decal outwards.
Squeegees should not be used on urocals and other
domed adhesives to prevent damage to the surface.
3. The decal can be repositioned if not completely
pressed down to the surface. If necessary, reposition
the decal to allow air bubbles to escape. Gently
reapply the decal in the same manner as listed
above.
4. Ensure the entire surface of the decal has contact
with the surface.
Pre-mask Removal
1. Use a clean finger to gently swipe away the edge of
the pre-mask.
2. Slowly pull the remainder of the pre-mask away at a
180° angle from the decal until it has been entirely
removed.
Inspection
1. Check the decal for imperfections.
2. Reapply the squeegee over the surface of the
exposed decal as the pre-mask removal may loosen
the edges.
3. If air bubbles are found, press firmly with a clean
finger or squeegee to work the bubble out from the
center of the decal to the outside edges.
RE-WORK
In the event that a decal needs to be removed and
reapplied, certain steps must be followed to
accommodate the replacement decal.
1. Determine how to best remove the decal to ensure
that the most amount of surface area, if not all, can be
removed at once. How long the decal has been
allowed to cure to the surface, may pose some
difficulties in removal if using a more aggressive
adhesive film.
2. Attempt to cleanly remove the decal from the surface
by lifting up and edge, being careful not to damage
the surface.
3. Pull on the decal edge and slowly remove as much of
the decal as possible.
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