Installation Instructions: Bumpers and Airdams

Bumpers and Airdams

Most of the kits in this category are simple to install and do not require any new instructions to apply. However, some bumpers which have a large amount of compound curvature require special techniques. For example:

Mazda Miata
GMC Yukon Denali
Cadillac Escalade
VW Beetle
Chevrolet Corvette
Porsche 996
Porsche 993
Porsche 928
Porsche Boxster
Porsche 944 Turbo

1. For these kits, stretching the material is imperative due to the strong curvature of the painted surface to be covered. Begin by wetting the surface with the soap/water solution and rolling out the material onto the surface.

2. Once on the surface and thoroughly soaked on both sides with the soap/water solution, center the kit on the vehicle while positioning the middle of the upper edge 1/8 inch from the edge of the bumper surface. Do not be concerned if the arc of the protection kit does not match the arc of the bumper edge. This is normal and will be dealt with in the next few steps.

3. Once the kit is in position, make a few vertical passes with your squeegee in the middle of the kit to tack the plastic in place.

4. Now that the plastic is bonded to the paint in the middle, lift the left side and wash out the soap/water solution with the alcohol/water solution. Leave some of the soap/water solution between the plastic and the bumper around the furthest left 12 inches of the kit.

5. Lay the plastic back down and place your left hand palm down onto the last 12 inches of the kit. Stretch the material outward and slightly upward so as to force the kit to follow the arc of the bumper.

6. While holding the plastic in this position, squeegee from the middle out along the center of the kit. Continue squeegeeing the upper section until it is securely adhered to the bumper. Leave the lower section for now.

7. Lift the left 12 inches of the kit back up and wash out any remaining soap/water solution from this side.

8. Place the material back down onto the bumper aligning the plastic with the edges of the bumper where necessary and squeegee the area into place. Leave any small 'fingers' that have not laid down completely for now.

9. Starting back in the middle, work the lower section of the kit from the middle to the left side squeegeeing in 1-2 inch strokes then make another pass from the middle to the left making 1-2 inch strokes and so on until you have reached the bottom.

10. Repeat steps 4 through 9 for the right side.

11. Finish the kit by wrapping your squeegee in a soft paper towel and tacking down any remaining 'fingers'.

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