Items Included

• Sides and Center  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.

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Installation

​1. Complete a dry-fit 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 bumper where 3M tape will be contacting.  Allow the adhesion promoter to dry before attempting to install the BumperShellz.

Install the Side Bumper Covers

1. Choose one side bumper cover to install first.
2. Peel back approximately 1/2 inch of the red backing from the 3M tape near the inside edge of the part. Fold the backing over to the front of the cover and secure it with masking tape so it can be accessed later.
3. Remove the red backing from the remaining 3M tape on that side cover.
4. Wrap the outside edge of the cover around the back edge of the bumper.
5. As you work toward the center of the bumper, tuck the top edge of the cover under the front face of the bumper.
6. Once the part is properly positioned, press firmly along the areas where the 3M tape contacts the bumper.
7. Remove the masking tape holding the inside-edge backing tab. Pull off the remaining red backing, then press firmly along that area to secure it.
8. Peel the protective plastic film back from the edge of the side cover where the center cover will overlap.
9. Repeat the same steps on the opposite side of the bumper.

Install the Center Bumper Cover

1. On the center cover, peel back approximately 1/2 inch of the red backing from both short vertical edges.
2. Fold the backing tabs over to the front of the part and secure them with masking tape so they can be accessed later.
3. Completely remove the red backing from the long horizontal strips of 3M tape.
4. Tuck the center cover under the front face of the bumper.
5. Align the center cover so it overlaps evenly with both side covers.
6. If your bumper has parking sensors, make sure the sensors line up properly with the cutouts in the cover.
7. Once the center cover is positioned correctly, press firmly along all areas where the 3M tape contacts the bumper.
8. Remove the masking tape from the short vertical edges. Pull off the remaining red backing from each side, then press firmly along those areas to secure the cover.

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. 

Final Step

​Once all pieces are installed and fully adhered, remove the remaining protective film from the covers.

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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.