How to Install on Rivets, Roller Methods

1. Tunnel Methods

   1. Remove release liner and drape the whole panel on the surface.
      
      
      
   2. With a squeegee, apply the flat areas first, leaving a continuous tunnel of air approximately the width of the rivets.
      
      
      
   3. Heat a section of film which covers 4-5 rivets. As you apply heat, the film will wrinkle but will flatten out once it reached its optimum temperature (180°F to 240°F).
      
      
      
   4. Using a foam roller applicator, apply firm pressure over 3-4 rivets at a time. Going over too many rivets at a time may result in tenting because of the film cooling down.
      
      
      
   5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until you finish the entire column of rivets and then move on to the next set.
       
      
      
   6. Post-heat the film on the rivets to 200°F to 220°F (95°C to 105°C) because the foam roller tends to leave a rough texture.
      

   Rivet-First Method

   1. Remove release liner and drape the whole panel on the surface.
      
      
      
   2. Heat a section of film which covers 4-5 rivets. As you apply heat, the film will wrinkle but will flatten out once it reaches its optimum temperature (180°F to 240°F).
      
      
      
   3. Using a foam roller applicator, apply firm pressure over 3-4 rivets at a time. Going over too many rivets at a time may result in tenting because of the film cooling down.
      
   4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until you finish the entire column of rivets and then move on to the next set.
         
      
      
   5. With a squeegee, carefully apply the flat areas last.
       
      
      TIP: Use light squeegee pressure during the first pass to avoid trapping bubbles in the flat areas.
      
      
   6. Post-heat the film on the rivets to 200°F to 220°F (95°C to 105°C) because the foam roller tends to leave a rough texture.
      
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