Items Included• Left, Right, and Center BumperShellz™
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Tools Required• Flat head screwdriver
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Before You Get Started...
Warm surfaces and 3M tape with heat gun if ambient temperature is below 68 degrees F
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Any Modification or unintended use will void the manufacturers warranty
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A dry fit of all pieces must be performed before the final installation of the product to ensure fit
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Products cannot be returned for a full refund after the red backing to the 3M tape is removed
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ATTENTION: Read and understand all instructions before installing or using this product. Your BumperShellz™ have been specifically designed to fit your truck, so no modifications to your original equipment bumper should be necessary to successfully install your BumperShellz™. If you are uncomfortable installing the BumperShellz™ yourself, please contact a qualified professional. If after reading these instructions you have any further unanswered questions, please call our toll-free number (844-918-3688 EXT.2) for help between 8 am to 5 pm Pacific Time M-F. Any modification or unintended use of this product shall immediately void all manufacturer warranties. The manufacturer disclaims all liability for injuries to persons and property resulting from modifications to, or unintended use of this product.
Preparation
- If your bumper has any significant pre-existing dents, you may want to remove the bumper and try to pound some of these out. Small dings and rust can usually be directly covered by BumperShellz™ if trim lines between plastic trim/step pad and exposed steel bumper are in their original shape. A distorted bumper will negatively affect the fit of your BumperShellz™.
- Your BumperShellz™ are assembled to your bumper by tucking the perimeter flange under the existing plastic trim pieces. It is usually sufficient to lift the edge of the trim in these areas with a non-scratching pry tool and progressively sliding the flange underneath the trim and, unless otherwise specified, should not require removal of the trim.
- Your BumperShellz™ are secured in place with 3M™ Automotive Acrylic Foam Attachment Tape. Optimal temperature for installation is between 20°C (68°F) to 38°C (100°F) and never below 15°C (60°F). If ambient temperature is below 15°C, a hair dryer or heat gun may be used at your discretion to warm the bumper surface. BumperShellz™ should be acclimated at “room temperature” prior to installation.
- Make sure your bumper is clean, dry, and free of debris. Use a cleaner that will remove oil/grease to clean bumper 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.
The degree to which you follow these preparation instructions will determine the quality of the installed product. Please follow all instructions and be patient. If you are unsure of any area of the installation after reading these instructions, please call us at 844-918-3688, and we will answer any questions that you have.
Installation
NOTE: We recommend Dry-Fitting all BumperShellz pieces to their specific locations BEFORE removing ANY of the red backing strips from the tape. Make sure all pieces are correct, i.e., you have received all pieces shown above, with or without sensor holes and/or fog lamp openings, color/pattern is correct, and that all are undamaged. There should not be any (or extremely minimal) bumper surface visible once flanges are slid under trim and sensor holes (if present) are centered over sensor trim. Dry Fitting is also good practice for lining up each piece and guiding it into place, visualizing how to do it when the backing strips are removed and the tape is STICKY. Note that once the backing is removed we cannot give full credit for return.
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1. Peel red backing off tape strips on back surface of your BumperShellz™. Use non-scratching pry tool to slightly lift the trim/step pad by wedging it under the trim at the outboard corner edge, just enough to slide the BumperShell in to place; like using a shoehorn. Try not to allow the tape to contact the bumper until the BumperShell is in its proper position.
2. Tuck the remaining BumperShellz™ flanges under the trim by gently and progressively lifting the edge of the trim just enough to slide the flange underneath. Do not use excessive force, as this may damage your BumperShellz™ and/or trim. If the BumperShell is not going on with reasonable effort, a flange is probably hung up somewhere.
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NOTE: If you have factory reverse sensors, a clearance hole has been removed from the area in front of the sensor. Some slight adjustment may be needed to center the sensor within the hole before applying pressure to the taped areas.
3. Once in proper position, press the BumperShellz firmly against the bumper on the taped areas for at least 30 seconds to make sure tape adheres to the bumper. 4. Install the opposite side BumperShell in a similar manner.
5. Install center section by removing red backing from the tape strips. Center the center section between the left and right BumperShellz™ and tuck top flange under step trim, using your pry tool. The offset flanges on either side of the center section should overlap with the inboard edges of the left and right BumperShellz™. When properly positioned, press the taped areas against the bumper as before.
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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 bumper. 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.
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.
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.
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.
