Items Included• 1 Center Cover and 2 side covers
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Tools Required• Isopropyl Alcohol/clean rags
• Needle Pliers • Plastic pry/trim tool |
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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Paint Preparation Instructions Link
If you ordered the "Paintable" version, click on the instructions link above for paint prep, and trim installation instructions.
INSTALLATION VIDEO GUIDE
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Watch this video as a supplement to the written installation instructions below. Always refer to the written instructions when performing the installation.
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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 the upper plastic step pad/trim and the exposed steel bumper are in their original shape. A distorted bumper will negatively affect the fit of your BumperShellz™.
- 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 (60°F), 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 the 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.
Critical: 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: Dry-Fit Before You Stick!
We highly 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:
We highly 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:
- You have received all pieces (two side pieces and one center piece).
- The center air intake cutout aligns correctly with your bumper's.
- The color/pattern is correct and undamaged.
Side Cover Installation Instructions
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1. Clean off the entire surface of the side bumpers with isopropyl alcohol and a clean cloth. Also ensure the bumper temperature meets the requirements mentioned in "PREPARATION."
2. Install side bumper covers first. Remove the red backing from the 3M tape. Start by wrapping the cover around the outer corner of the bumper, pulling it tight, and laying the cover flush against the steel surface.
3. Repeat this process on the opposite side. |
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Center Cover Installation Instructions
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4. Remove the front license plate bracket if your vehicle is equipped with one attached to the center of the bumper. Set it and the hardware aside for reinstallation later.
5. Prepare the 3M™ Tape Backing (Pull-Tab Method): Remove the tape from the center of the part, leaving the red backing on the tape on the extreme edges of the part where it will overlap the side covers of the bumper. Peel about an inch of the red backing up from the top and bottom of the center bumper shell, and using a piece of masking tape, tape it down to the edge of the BumperShellz™. |
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6. Maneuver and Align: Carefully maneuver the part onto the center section of the bumper, ensuring that it lines up correctly with the two side pieces and with the air intake. Try not to allow the exposed, sticky center taped areas to touch the bumper until the BumperShellz™ is located correctly. 7. Remove Remaining Backing: Once you are happy with the fit, apply more pressure to the center to secure its position, and remove the peel-off backing of the tape by pulling your masking tape tabs. Remove the rest of the red backing of the tape from the extreme edges where it overlaps the side pieces. 8. Final Adhesion: Apply firm pressure across the entire piece to ensure the best adhesion and to fully wet out the 3M™ tape. 9. Reinstall the front license plate bracket over the new center BumperShellz if it was previously removed. |
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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. It is also recommended that you come back a few hours later, or the next day, to give each BumperShellz piece another pressure rub.
Allow the tape adhesive to set up for at least 24 hours before washing your vehicle. Maximum adhesion is reached after 3–5 days in temperatures above 70°F (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.
Allow the tape adhesive to set up for at least 24 hours before washing your vehicle. Maximum adhesion is reached after 3–5 days in temperatures above 70°F (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.
