Exterior Moulding / Trim: Service and Repair
REMOVAL1. HEAT MOULDING
Using a heat light, heat the moulding to 40 - 60 degrees C (104 - 140 degrees F).
NOTE: Do not heat moulding excessively.
2. REMOVE MOULDING
a. Tie both piano wire ends to a wooden block or a similar object.
b. Cut the adhesive tape by pulling the piano wire as shown.
NOTE:
- If reusing the moulding, take care not to damage the moulding.
- Do not damage the body.
c. Remove the moulding.
INSTALLATION
1. CLEAN BODY MOUNTING SURFACE
a. Using a heat light, heat the body mounting surface to 40 - 60 degrees C (104 - 140 degrees F).
NOTE: Do not heat body excessively.
b. Remove protective tape from the body.
c. Wipe off stains with cleaner.
2. CLEAN MOULDING
If reusing the moulding.
a. Using a heat light, heat the moulding to 20 - 30 degrees C (68 - 86 degrees F).
NOTE: Do not heat moulding excessively.
b. Remove the adhesive tape from the moulding.
c. Wipe off stains with cleaner.
d. Apply a new adhesive tape to moulding as shown in the illustration.
3. INSTALL MOULDING
a. Using a heat light, heat the body and moulding.
Body: 40 - 60 degrees C (104 - 140 degrees F)
Body: 20 - 30 degrees C (68 - 86 degrees F)
NOTE: Do not heat moulding excessively.
b. Lift moulding release sheet from the face of moulding.
NOTE:
- When the moulding release sheet is removed, make sure that no dirt or dust can get onto the uncoated area.
- Do not apply excessive force onto the moulding, but steady pressure with your thumbs.