Paint Preparation Instructions Link

If you ordered the "Paintable" version, click on the instructions link above for paint prep, and trim installation instructions.

Items Included

• Grille Overlay​
• Adhesion Promoter

Tools Required

• Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol
• Clean Cloth
  

Before You Get Started...

Warm surfaces and 3M tape with heat gun if ambient temperature is below 68 degrees F

Any Modification or unintended use will void the manufacturers warranty

A dry fit of all pieces must be performed before the final installation of the product to ensure fit

Products cannot be returned for a full refund after the red backing to the 3M tape is removed

Preparation

Make sure your grille is clean, dry, and free of debris.  Use a cleaner that will remove oil/grease to clean grille surface, followed by wiping the bonding surface areas of your bumper thoroughly with regular isopropyl rubbing alcohol and a clean lint-free white cotton rag or clean disposable toweling. Do not use shop rags which may have dirt or oily residues. For superior results use 3M brand Prep Solvent 70 or similar products available at many auto stores.

Installation

Note: Before removing the red backing to your 3M tape, conduct a dry fit to ensure correct fitment and color approval by following all of the installation steps without removing the backing to the tape.

1. Clean your grille with Isopropyl alcohol and a clean cloth to remove debris and any oils or soaps that may be present on the surface.

2. Apply your adhesion promoter in the areas of the grille where the 3M tape will be touching down. Press down on the stick where indicated to activate the tip. Apply adhesion promoter to all areas at once to avoid allowing the tip to dry out. The promoter should be dry to the touch on the surface of the grille before proceeding to the next step.

3. Remove the backing to all sections of 3M tape.

4. Carefully place the cover over the grille and center the logo opening around the bezel of the Chevy logo.

5. After you are satisfied with its position, you can begin putting firm pressure on all of the taped areas to activate the adhesive in the tape.

6. (If present) Remove any protective film.

NOTE for Maximum Adhesion: The acrylic foam tape used to adhere your BumperShellz is “pressure sensitive”, so making sure there is sufficient pressure applied to each of the taped areas is vital to achieve optimum adhesion of your BumperShellz™ to your grille.  It is also recommended that you come back a few hours later, or the next day, to give each BumperShellz piece another pressure rub to ensure the best adhesion. Allow the tape adhesive to set up for at least 24 hours before washing your truck. Maximum adhesion is reached after 3-5 days in temperatures above 70 degrees, longer if it is cooler. Once the adhesive has fully bonded to a properly prepared bumper surface, it is nearly impossible to remove the BumperShellz without damaging them. Please refer to “removal instructions” in the BumperShellz FAQ section on the website, should removal be necessary

Care for your BumperShellz™

Care for your BumperShellz™ like you would any fine paint finish.   Use high quality cleaning products designed specifically for car care.

Gloss finishes: Oftentimes, minor scratches can be buffed out on the gloss finishes.  Rubbing compounds can be used with a mechanical buffer, for deeper scratches.
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Matte finishes are much more susceptible to abrasions, leaving a "glossy sheen" on the finish, which are generally permanent.  Do not attempt to buff out scratches/abrasions on your matte finish, as this will generally make the damage worse.  Avoid excessive friction when trying to remove anything stuck to the matte finish surface and keep cleaning rags/water clean and abrasive free.  Abrasive brush-type car washes are not recommended, as they can abrade the Matte finish.  Brushless car washes are acceptable.

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