Chevrolet 1977 light duty truck Service Manual page 125

S h elf life of the transfer material is 90 days at a
tem perature not to exceed 105 F.
Removal
Remove the moldings from the affected panel. 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 da m a ge the paint. Application
o f heat to the transfer and the panel by means o f a heat
gun or heat lam p will aid in the removal.
Installation
1. With a solvent d a m p e n e d sponge, clean entire
surface to be covered with applique.
2. W ipe area dry with a clean cloth.
3. Prior to application of transfer, wet down the
complete transfer surface o f the fender with a solution
o f 1/4 oz. of neutral detergent cleaner (must not contain
oils, perfumes, or bleaches) per gallon o f clear water. It
is essential that no substitute for this solution be used
and tha t the specified proportions be maintained.
4. While entire area is still wet with solution.
Fig. 2C 19 Fender S kirt, Dash and Toe Pan—P Series
remove pap er backing from transfer and align upper
edge with pierced holes in fender and press on lightly.
from middle to edges removing all air bubbles and
wetting solution to assure a satisfactory bond. Use teflon-
backed plastic squeegee only.
areas with scissors. Also notch out front m ark er lamp.
squeegee. Heat the wrap-around area o f applique with a
heat lamp or gun to approximately 90 T and press with
squeegee to secure entire edge surface.
sticking to fender edges, brush vinyl adhesive onto the
fender or transfer area. Allow the adhesive to set for one
minute then press transfer to fender for adhesion.
using adequate light reflection to detect any irregularities
that may have developed during installation. Remove all
air or moisture bubbles by piercing each at an acute
angle with a fine pin or needle and by pressing the
bubble down.
vehicle as required.
5. Start at center o f transfer and squeeze outboard
6. Notch applique at fender rear contour bend
7. Fold ends o f applique over fender flanges using
8. If the w rap-around of the transfer has trouble
9. Inspect transfer installation from critical angle
10. Install previously removed parts and clean up