Paper Template
FIGURE 1 - Template alignment.
FIGURE 2 - Align the rear outer edge of the premask to the edge
of the paper template. Align the rear premask tabs
to the rear edge of the hood panel.
FIGURE 3 - Align the front outer edges of the premask to the edges of
the body panel feature lines. Verify that the front edge of the
decal is parallel to the rear edge of the extractor.
Corvette "Stinger" Hood Decal
ALL INFORMATION WITHIN
DATE
ABOVE BORDER TO BE PRINTED
EXACTLY AS SHOWN ON 8.5 x 11
WHITE 16 POUND NON-BOND
RECYCLABLE PAPER.
PRINT ON BOTH SIDES, EXCLUD-
ING TEMPLATES.
TO BE UNITIZED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH GM SPECIFICATIONS.
Tape
FIGURE 1
Rear Edge
of Hood
Hood Decal
FIGURE 2
Extractor
Insert
FIGURE 3
AUTH
REVISION
DECAL INSTALLATION
1.
Trim out the paper template, align the edges to the hood panel and
tape the template into place (Figure 1).
2.
Thoroughly saturate the hood surface with the soap/water
surfactant.
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4.
Carefully remove the white liner from the decal. The adhesive side of
the decal will now be exposed.
5.
Thoroughly saturate the adhesive with the surfactant.
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hood panel.
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decal and re-spray onto the hood panel and the decal adhesive.
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with the surfactant.
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press the decal into place.
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working toward the front and rear edges.
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panel.
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9.
The front and rear edges that extend beyond the hood panel should
not be pressed into place at this time.
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premask back onto the surface of the decal).
11. Inspect the decal for any areas that may not be fully adhered (not
including the front and rear edges). If an edge is lifting, spray
surfactant onto this area, wrap the squeegee in a towel and carefully
press the area into place and toward the outer edge of the decal.
12. If a bubble has formed that cannot be pressed out the side of the
decal, use a sewing needle to pierce a hole in the bubble that will
allow the soap/water to escape.
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angle onto the vertical wall of the hood panel just behind the
extractor. The rear edge will fold around and underneath the rear of
the hood panel.
14. After the edges have been wrapped, the decal can be hand-washed
but a high-pressure spray wash on the decal should not be used
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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TITLE
Corvette "Stinger" Hood Decal
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