Graphic Decal Installation

Clean the vehicle body surface

1. Using a heat light, heat the vehicle body surface.
   

2. Wipe off any stripe adhesive residue with cleaner.
   

Installation temperature

1. When the ambient temperature is below 15°C (59°F), perform the installation procedure after warming the vehicle body surface (installation surface of the door frame) and stripe to between 20 and 30°C (68 and 86°F) using a heat light. When the ambient temperature is higher than 35°C (95°F), cool the vehicle body surface (installation surface of the door frame) and stripe to between 20 and 30°C (68 and 86°F) prior to installation.
   

   HINT:

   1. The most appropriate temperature for installing the stripe is 25°C (77°F).
      
   2. When the temperature is low, the stripe turns stiff and falls off easily. When the temperature is high, the stripe loses elasticity.
      

Before installation

1. Make sure any dirt on and around the vehicle body surface where the stripe will be installed (installation surface of the door frame) is removed, and that the surface is smooth. If the surface is rough or dirt remains when pressing the stripe onto the surface, air will be trapped under the stripe and result in a poor appearance.
   

   HINT:

   Spray water on the shop floor to settle any dust.

Key points for handling the stripe

1. The stripe bends and rolls up easily. Store the stripe between flat pieces of cardboard or other similar objects and keep it dry and level.
   

   NOTICE:

   Do not bend the stripe or leave it in a place with a high temperature.

Key points for the installation of the stripe (how to use a squeegee and the installation procedure for a flat surface).

NOTICE:

1. Position the stripe with a high level of accuracy to achieve a neat finish and to avoid peeling.
   
2. The stripe cannot be reused because it deforms and will not fit after removal.
   

1. To avoid air bubbles, slightly raise the part of the stripe that is going to be applied so that its adhesive surface does not touch the vehicle body while applying the stripe. Tilt the squeegee 40 to 50° (for pressing forward) or 30 to 45° (for pulling) from the vehicle body surface and press with a force of 20 to 30 N (2 to 3 kgf) while moving the squeegee at a constant slow speed of 3 to 7 cm (1.2 to 2.8 in.) per second.
   

   NOTICE:

   Be sure to observe the specified pressing speed, force and angle of the squeegee to avoid wrinkles and air bubbles.

   HINT:

   1. Either angle of the squeegee (for pressing forward or for pulling) is acceptable.
      
   2. Be sure to apply the stripe while removing the release paper 10 to 20 mm (0.393 to 0.787 in.) from the edge of the squeegee.
      
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

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   *A	Pressing	*B	Pulling
   *1	Stripe	-	-
   *a	Sectional View	*b	Non-padded Side
   *c	Padded Side	*d	Squeegee
   *e	Release Paper	*f	Application Sheet

Clean the vehicle body surface.

1. Using heat light, heat the vehicle body and fender stripe LH.
   

2. Remove the double-sided tape from the vehicle body.
   

3. Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.
   

Install a new fender stripe LH.

1. Using a heat light, heat the vehicle body and a new fender stripe LH.
   

2. Remove the peeling paper from the face of the fender stripe LH.
   

3. Align the perforated end of the fender stripe LH with the fender parting line and the other end of the fender stripe LH with the headlight parting line as shown in the illustration, and using a squeegee, apply the fender stripe LH.
   

   HINT:

   For snorkel-equipped vehicles, there is no fender stripe RH.





4. Remove the application sheet.
   
   

   
   
   
   
   

   Text in Illustration

   *A	for Type A	*B	for Type B
   *a	Perforation	*b	Fender Parting Line
   *c	Headlight Parting Line	*d	Application Sheet

Clean the vehicle body surface.

1. Using a heat light, heat the vehicle body and front door stripe LH.
   

2. Remove the double-sided tape from the vehicle body.
   

3. Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.
   

Install a new front door stripe LH.

1. Using a heat light, heat the vehicle body and a new front door stripe LH.
   

2. Remove the peeling paper from the face of the front door stripe LH.
   

3. Align the perforations of the front door stripe LH with the door parting lines as shown in the illustration, and using a squeegee, apply the front door stripe LH.
   





4. Remove the application sheet.
   
   

   
   
   
   
   

   Text in Illustration

   *A	for Type A	*B	for Type B
   *a	Perforation	*b	Door Parting Line
   *c	Application Sheet	-	-

Clean the vehicle body surface.

1. Using a heat light, heat the vehicle body and rear door outside stripe LH.
   

2. Remove the double-sided tape from the vehicle body.
   

3. Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.
   

Install a new rear door outside stripe LH.

1. Using a heat light, heat the vehicle body and a new rear door outside stripe LH.
   

2. Remove the peeling paper from the face of the rear door outside stripe LH.
   

3. Align the perforations of the rear door outside stripe LH with the door parting lines as shown in the illustration, and using a squeegee, apply the rear door outside stripe LH.
   





4. Remove the application sheet.
   
   

   
   
   
   
   

   Text in Illustration

   *A	for Type A	*B	for Type B
   *a	Perforation	*b	Door Parting Line
   *c	Application Sheet	-	-

Clean the vehicle body surface.

1. Using a heat light, heat the vehicle body and front quarter stripe LH.
   

2. Remove the double-sided tape from the vehicle body.
   

3. Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.
   

Install a new front quarter stripe LH.

1. Using a heat light, heat the vehicle body and a new front quarter stripe LH.
   

2. Remove the peeling paper from the face of the front quarter stripe LH.
   

3. Align the perforations of the front quarter stripe LH with the door parting line and body parting line as shown in the illustration, and using a squeegee, apply the front quarter stripe LH.
   





4. Remove the application sheet.
   
   

   
   
   
   
   

   Text in Illustration

   *A	for Type A	*B	for Type B
   *a	Perforation	*b	Door Parting Line
   *c	Body Parting Line	*d	Application Sheet