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How to Install on Rivets - Roller Methods

Tunnel Methods
  1. Remove the release liner and drape the whole panel over the surface.

     
  2. With a squeegee, apply the flat areas first, leaving a continuous tunnel of air approximately one inch away from rivets on both sides.

     
  3. Heat a section of film that 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).

     
  4. Using a foam roller applicator, apply firm pressure over 2-3 rivets at the time. Going over too many rivets at once may result in tenting because of film cooling.

     
  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) 
Rivet-First Method
  1. Remove the release liner and drape the whole panel over 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 2-3 rivets at a time. Going over too many rivets at once may result in tenting because of film cooling.

     
  4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until you finish the entire column of rivets and 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).