Thank you for purchasing one of my hood liners. If you have any issues, questions, or comments, please send me an email.

The 928 Leather Shop

Robert Budd, Proprietor

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

 

 info@928leather.com

313 682 1983

http://www.the928leathershop.com

Liner Instructions

If you plan on adding a decal to the liner please note that the decal must go on the smooth side of the liner. The decal will not adhere to the textured side. Put the spray adhesive on the textured side and the underside of the hood.

To install this liner I recommend 3M spray adhesive #80. Its a high temp adhesive made for this type of material. Do NOT use general adhesive sprays or sprays designed for carpet. On my own car, 3M # 80 has held up for several years.

3M spray adhesive #80. Is available from www.mcmastercarr.com and Home Depot

 

McMaster Carr product ID 7610A16

On some models, it is easier to remove the hood to install it. The hood liner is resistant to water, oils, heat etc, but its not indestructible. If you pull it too hard or gouge it with a tool it will tear. Handle it carefully.

• It's pre-cut to fit without trimming but if you stretch it don't worry, you can trim it off at the bottom.

• With the hood on a smooth flat surface and protected from scratches dry fit it to get a feel for the material and see how it lines up.

• Mask off areas to protect from over spray.

• Follow the instructions for the adhesive you're using.

• Spray the hood with adhesive.

• Cover the area you just sprayed with wax paper. The kind you get at a grocery store. The wax paper should be bigger than the hood liner so you can grab the ends.

• Spray the hood liner with adhesive.

• Set the liner into place on top of the wax paper.

• Line it up and tuck in the sides and corners.

• When it’s lined, up pull out the wax paper and press the liner into place.

 

If you have a helper, apply adhesive to the liner and hood. Hold the liner over the hood at all four corners and line it up. When it’s lined up, drop it into place. Smooth it from the center out, tuck it under the edge and trim off any excess .If you get any air bubbles when you drop it and they won’t move to the end when you smooth it, poke it with a pin to let the air out.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The 928 Leather Shop

Robert Budd, Proprietor

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

info@928leather.com

313 682 1983

http://www.the928leathershop.com

Standard Decal Installation Instructions

 

Helpful Tricks

You may apply the decal wet for more precise installation (and recommended for extra large and/or solid design decals). This requires water to be applied to the back of the decal and the surface you are applying it to (a spray bottle is required).

 

After the decal is positioned properly, just squeegee out the excess water. Once dry, remove the application tape. This procedure takes longer but is recommended for decals that are large and/or are solid with no cuts.

 

*PLEASE READ -- The decal is covered with a opaque “application tape” that allows you to transfer the decal to the application surface. To make sure the decal will stick to the application tape (and not the paper), apply pressure to the entire decal using a squeegee, credit card or you finger.

 

Thoroughly clean the area where the decal is to be applied using a non oil based cleaner; warm soapy water works fine. Allow time to dry.  You may wish to use rubbing alcohol on the application surface to make sure that it is cleaned of all chemicals.

 

Trim around the decal if necessary using scissors or an Exacto knife. Make sure to use the decal itself to center or level the decal since the application tape may not be perfectly cut. Be careful not to cut the decal or YOURSELF!

 

Peel the paper backing off. This is done easiest by placing the decal FACE DOWN on a flat surface.  Then peel the paper backing off making sure the decal sticks to the application tape that is on the front of the decal.

 

Position the decal where you would like to place it. Be sure to level the DECAL since the application tape may not be level with the decal. DO NOT use any pressure yet. If the decal is not level, centered, etc. you may reposition it if you have not applied pressure.

 

Once the decal is where you want it, apply pressure to all of the decal. You may use a squeegee or your fingers.

 

Now it is time to remove the application tape. Start at a corner and slowly pull back, PARALLEL to the surface. DO NOT pull away from the surface.