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# How to Install on Rivets, Roller Methods

1. #### Tunnel Methods
   
     1. Remove release liner and drape the whole panel on the surface.  
        ![50-A1-web](https://help.arlon.com/hs-fs/hubfs/50-A1-web.jpeg?width=362&height=267&name=50-A1-web.jpeg)
     2. With a squeegee, apply the flat areas first, leaving a continuous tunnel of air approximately the width of the rivets.  
        ![50-A2-web](https://help.arlon.com/hs-fs/hubfs/50-A2-web.jpeg?width=364&height=261&name=50-A2-web.jpeg)
     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).  
        ![50-A3-web](https://help.arlon.com/hs-fs/hubfs/50-A3-web.jpeg?width=368&height=272&name=50-A3-web.jpeg)
     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.  
        ![50-A4-web](https://help.arlon.com/hs-fs/hubfs/50-A4-web.jpeg?width=367&height=266&name=50-A4-web.jpeg)
     5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until you finish the entire column of rivets and then move on to the next set.  
        ![50-A5a-web](https://help.arlon.com/hs-fs/hubfs/50-A5a-web.jpeg?width=362&height=260&name=50-A5a-web.jpeg)   ![50-A5b-web](https://help.arlon.com/hs-fs/hubfs/50-A5b-web.jpeg?width=361&height=259&name=50-A5b-web.jpeg)
     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.  
        ![50-A6-web](https://help.arlon.com/hs-fs/hubfs/50-A6-web.jpeg?width=360&height=262&name=50-A6-web.jpeg)
   
   #### Rivet-First Method
   
     1. Remove release liner and drape the whole panel on the surface.  
        ![50-B6-web](https://help.arlon.com/hs-fs/hubfs/50-B6-web.jpeg?width=357&height=263&name=50-B6-web.jpeg)
     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).  
        ![50-B2-web](https://help.arlon.com/hs-fs/hubfs/50-B2-web.jpeg?width=359&height=258&name=50-B2-web.jpeg)
     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.  
        ![50-B3-web](https://help.arlon.com/hs-fs/hubfs/50-B3-web.jpeg?width=361&height=267&name=50-B3-web.jpeg)
     4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until you finish the entire column of rivets and then move on to the next set.  
        ![50-B4a-web](https://help.arlon.com/hs-fs/hubfs/50-B4a-web.jpeg?width=228&height=311&name=50-B4a-web.jpeg)   ![50-B4b-web](https://help.arlon.com/hs-fs/hubfs/50-B4b-web.jpeg?width=228&height=311&name=50-B4b-web.jpeg)
     5. With a squeegee, carefully apply the flat areas last.  
        ![50-B5a-web](https://help.arlon.com/hs-fs/hubfs/50-B5a-web.jpeg?width=380&height=278&name=50-B5a-web.jpeg)   ![50-B5b-web](https://help.arlon.com/hs-fs/hubfs/50-B5b-web.jpeg?width=382&height=274&name=50-B5b-web.jpeg)
        
        ***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.  
        ![50-B6-web](https://help.arlon.com/hs-fs/hubfs/50-B6-web.jpeg?width=384&height=282&name=50-B6-web.jpeg)  
        [TIP\_\_50\_-\_How\_to\_Install\_on\_Rivets\_-\_Roller\_Methods](https://help.arlon.com/hubfs/TIP__50_-_How_to_Install_on_Rivets_-_Roller_Methods.pdf?hsLang=en)

 

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