Installation Tips:
Fingerprints, skin oils, dust, or dirt in the adhesive will show up easily through the clear film and are very difficult to remove. Hands must therefore be very clean during the entire door edge guard film application process. Avoid application  in windy conditions. Wind may deposit dust or debris onto the adhesive, which may then show through the film on the vehicle.
Application surface temperatures should be between 55° F - 90° F.

1. Clean the door edge on both interior and exterior surfaces using the alcohol/water solution and a clean lint-free cloth. If necessary, use 3M™ General Purpose Adhesive cleaner to eliminate tar or other substances.

2. With the film liner still in place on the door edge guard film, hold it to the door edge and check for fit. Trim to the desired length, cutting the bottom edge to achieve the desired look.

3. Spray hands with the alcohol/water solution. It is not necessary to wet the film or the vehicle with solution due to the narrow width of the film. Fingers wet with the solution will not leave fingerprints in the adhesive.

4. Remove the liner, being careful not to contaminate the adhesive.

5. Beginning at the top, press the film onto the door surface with about half of the width on the door edge, and half extending beyond the door edge. Continue down to the bottom of the film.

6. Carefully fold the film around the door edge, beginning at the top and moving down.

7. Check for air bubbles and ensure that all surfaces are well secured with finger pressure.

8. Allow the adhesive to set up and dry for at least 24 hours before washing your vehicle.

1. Wet application is required for a clear appearance.
2. Using a solution of soap and water, spray the application area on the vehicle, the adhesive side of the film and your fingers. This allows you to move the film into its desired position. Continually re-wet the film, the vehicle and your fingers with the soap and water solution throughout the application process. 3M suggests two drops of Johnson's Baby Shampoo to 16 ounces of water.
3. Now it's time to secure the film in place, using a solution of 25% isopropyl alcohol and 75% water.
4. NOTE: It's easier to work with half of the film at a time. Get the film into place on the first half and then move on to the other half.
5. Lift the film up to the half-way point, and spray both sides of the film and the vehicle with the alcohol and water solution. Spraying the film with this solution will help wash the soap solution away and will allow the squeegee to slide easily. Keep the adhesive wet during application to facilitate repositioning.
6. Now secure the film into the desired position. Some stretching may be required. Using the alcohol and water solution and a squeegee at the far end of the application, lock the film into place.
7. Then spray the film again with the alcohol and water solution.
8. Using the squeegee, work from the inside and slide the squeegee toward the edges of the film. This motion pushes out any remaining soap and water solution as well as any air bubbles that may have formed.
9. Wipe the film off with a 3M™ Perfect-It™ III Detailing Cloth (3M Part #39016) to get a clear look at your application. Other types of cloths may scratch the surface of the film. There may still be some water pockets or air bubbles remaining. Re-wet the surface and your fingers with the alcohol and water solution, and re-squeegee.
10. If you cannot get the air pockets out, the film can still be lifted at this point. Be sure to re-wet the film, the vehicle and your fingers. Use the same squeegee technique, starting at the middle of the film and sliding the squeegee to the edges of the film.
11. Repeat this procedure on the second half of the film.

**Important Note: Some state Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) regulations may prohibit the use of this alcohol/water solution. For example, the California South Coast Air Quality Management District prohibits use of this solution without a permit, and other California AQMDs prohibit use of the solution without a permit or a regulatory exemption. You should check with your state environmental authorities to determine whether use of this solution is restricted or prohibited.