Items Included• Side Covers:2
• Center Cover: 1 • Rubber Clip Spacers: 14 • 2 additional tape strips |
Tools Required• Isopropyl Alcohol/clean rags
• Plastic (non-scratch) trim tool, credit cards • Needle nose pliers |
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.
Preparation
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 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, color/pattern is correct, and that all are undamaged. There should not be any (or extremely minimal) bumper surface visible once the bumper cover is placed on the bumper. 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.
Side Cover
1. Clean off the entire surface of the bumper with isopropyl alcohol and a clean cloth. Also ensure the bumper is at least at the temperature mentioned in “PREPARATION.
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2. Install side bumper covers first. Remove red backing
from 3M tape. Start by wrapping cover around the corner of the bumper. Utilize a trim tool and/or credit card to create a gap between the rubber trim and bumper. Guide the edge of the cover under the spacer. |
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(Note: with more sensitive finishes such as Matte Black,
you may want to use masking tape to protect certain areas of the cover from being damage by your trim tool) 3. Before putting pressure on the taped areas of the BumperShellz, do a final check to make sure you are happy with the position of the cover. Ensure the center facing edge of the cover is pushed as far toward the center of the bumper as possible and the corner flanges are tight against the bumper. This will be very important if also installing a center cover to ensure the Center overlaps the side covers satisfactorily. Repeat on opposite side. |
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Center Cover
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4. Begin removing stock bumperettes/plastic bumper grill insert. Use plastic trim tool, or flat head screwdriver covered in tape to carefully pry off this piece. If you can access the backside of the bumper, the grill insert can be more easily removed if you can squeeze the clips with pliers. Remove the two side pieces before proceeding to the center piece Note: If there is a front license plate bracket attached, remove this before removing the bumperettes
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5. Install center cover by first removing red backing from tape. Apply center cover over center bumper section, with the edges overlapping the side covers (if present). Use care to make sure the cover is centered on the bumper before tucking the lengthened tabs underneath the rubber trim on the top of the bumper. These tabs have been provided for convenience to aide installation. The cover should evenly overlap each of the side covers (if present) and should be positioned to sit down properly in the valley where the grille insert will be reinstalled. Use a plastic trim tool or credit card to pry up the rubber trim enough to slip the top edge of the cover all the way underneath. Make sure the cover is fully pressed against the bumper and that the lower edge is tucked in to the channel of the lower valance panel.
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6. To reinstall the stock plastic bumper grille insert and bumperettes, first remove all metal clips. Use a flat head screw driver or pliers to bend them out slightly to make them easier to remove. Keep track of them for use later.
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7. Install one rubber spacer over each clip tab, followed by reinstalling the metal clip. During deinstallation, some of the teeth for these clips may have bent outward. Use needle nose pliers to bend the teeth back into shape. Be careful not to over-bend them which could cause them to snap off.
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8. Re-install the stock grille insert by aligning the tabs/clips with the slots in the bumper. Begin with the center section, and then move on to the sides. Push the grille insert on firmly. This may require a firm tap at each of the clip locations to seat the clips.
DO NOT apply excessive pressure away from the immediate clip areas, as this may result in damaging the plastic insert.
DO NOT apply excessive pressure away from the immediate clip areas, as this may result in damaging the plastic insert.
9. Put firm pressure on all areas of the cover where the 3M tape is present to adhere the cover to the surface of the bumper.
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.
