How to Install on Rivets - Roller Methods (#50)

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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