Required tools:
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Patience
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Carburetor cleaner or other degreaser
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Pre-paint cleaner, isoproyl alchohol or other non residue
cleaner
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Heavy duty scissors or utility knife
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Optional -
poster board or heavy paper
PRO
TIP #1 - Use poster board or butcher paper to make a
template. For surfaces with severe bends, it may be necessary to
cut relief lines or wedges to get product to conform. Transfer
template to Lava Shield and cut.
PRO
TIP #2 - Provided by Kevin Byrd of “Two Guys Garage”
fame, use super glue on the cut edges to give Lava Shield a fray
free and custom edge. You can also use clear high-temperature
engine paint on edges if fraying does occur.
PRO
TIP #3 - Lava Shield may have wrinkles in it. Wrinkles
can be removed during the installation process. You can also lay
Lava Shield flat, and let it rest overnight with a heavy flat
object on top of it to remove wrinkles before installation.
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Panel or component surface temperature should be at least 65°F when
applying, sticking onto anything colder may not allow adhesive to
set up properly.
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Degrease and clean surface of any residual chemicals, using
carburetor spray or other cleaner/degreaser.
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strongly recommend rubbing the surface with a pre-paint cleaner or
isopropyl alcohol (or other non-residue cleaner) after cleaning and
degreasing.
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Carefully peel the adhesive backing off the Lava Shield. Start
peeling from one corner.
- Lay
the Lava Shield, start on one edge of panel or component and work
out slowly to ensure no “bubbles” occur. Air bubbles will cause the
material to not stick and fall off.
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Press the Lava Shield firmly onto the panel/component. Hold while
pressing down for 2 minutes.
