Items Included

• Upper, Lower, Center (if selected) Shellz​™ Sections
• Adhesion Promoter Pen

Tools Required

• Plastic pry/trim tool

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

Paint Preparation Instructions Link

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

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 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

​1. Complete a dry-fit using the following steps 3-8 without removing the backing to the red 3M tape.

2. Clean the surface thoroughly with Isopropyl alcohol, then wipe the included 3M adhesion promoter on all areas of the grille where 3M tape will be contacting.  Allow the adhesion promoter to dry before attempting to install the Grille Overlays.

3. Remove the red backing to all sections of 3M tape to expose the adhesive.

4. Begin the installation with either the upper or lower sections. Although they look similar, there are geometrical differences.  The Upper section will be wider through the middle than the lower section.

5. Slowly push the overlay back towards the grille.  Make sure the positioning remains correct before the 3M tape makes contact with the grille

6. Once the tape has made contact, and you are happy with its positioning, put firm pressure on all areas of the overlay where the 3M tape is touching down.

7. Repeat steps 5-6 on the opposite side of the section of the grille overlay you have not yet installed.

8. (Follow these steps if you've also purchased the Center Section) Apply the center section.  Make note of the correct "top" side of the center section.  This should be indicated by a sticker on the inside of the part labled "TOP." Again, the top and bottom appear to be universal, but there are subtle geometrical differnces that will result in a less-than-perfect final product. Peel back the protective film (if present) from the edges before installing to prevent it from getting trapped in between the upper and lower sections.

9. After your installation is complete, put firm pressure on all areas where 3M tape is present to ensure a successful bond.

10. Fully remove any remaining protective film.

NOTE for Maximum Adhesion: The acrylic foam tape used to adhere your Shellz 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 Shellz™ to your bumper.  It is also recommended that you come back a few hours later, or the next day, to give each Shellz 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 Shellz without damaging them. Please refer to “removal instructions” in the Shellz FAQ section on the website, should removal be necessary. 

Care for your Shellz™

Care for your Shellz™ 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.