The kit ordered will include a sheet of InvisiGARD precut pieces and information on how to view our detailed and comprehensive online instructions. Kits with a value of over $50.00 (US) will include a squeegee.

Installation supplies you'll need to gather include two (2) spray bottles, paper towels, denatured alcohol (or methyl hydrate), baby shampoo, scissors (or utility knife) and squeegee.

The reason we suggest baby shampoo is that it contains less detergents than other liquid soap products.

***New***

As an alternative to denatured alcohol (or methyl hydrate) & baby shampoo, try Rapid Tac!

Available in various sizes, this environmentally friendly product can be used as a cleaner, Positioning Solution and Mounting Solution - All in One!

Best of all Rapid Tac stimulates the adhesive to bond in approximately ninety seconds, even in adverse climates such as extreme hot or cold. It will not cause bubbles so there's no returning to poke holes in your work either.

It's what we now use for our local installations!

A note about Installation Conditions

HEADLIGHTS, PAINTED SURFACES AND InvisiGARD PAINT AND HEADLIGHT PROTECTION PRODUCT MUST BE AT OR SLIGHTLY ABOVE ROOM TEMPERATURE FOR INSTALLATION. The key to maximum adhesion is that installation surfaces and InvisiGARD product are at or slightly above room temperature (60-90 degrees F). USE CAUTION NOT TO OVERHEAT SURFACE OR InvisiGARD MATERIAL.

First, using a clean, lint-free wipe (i.e. untreated paper towel), clean ENTIRE area of installation with an adhesive remover to remove waxes, silicones, etc., from surface. Second, clean surface again with glass cleaner (avoid cleaners containing ammonia and/or soaps). Cleaning with DENATURED ALCOHOL will suffice for both previous steps (NOTE: DO NOT USE ISOPROPYL/RUBBING ALCOHOL). Rubbing surface with fingers should yield a "squeaky clean" feeling & sound.

Do not worry about the existing "blotchy" or "matt finish" areas of the posts as the InvisiGARD protectors will restore the surface to it's original glossy finish.

Note: While denatured alcohol is recommended for use in this surface cleaning step, take care not to allow full-strength denatured alcohol to touch the InvisiGARD product. The aggressive nature of this chemical may haze or melt the glossy surface.

A note about Surface Cleanliness

The prior use of synthetic protectants and silicones (i.e. Armorall, Son of a Gun, Rainex, etc.) on the substrate can result in adhesive difficulties. Therefore, special substrate cleaning with a silicone removal agent (i.e. 3M #08984 General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner, Denatured Alcohol, etc.) may be required, perhaps repeatedly. A final cleaning with DENATURED ALCOHOL is recommended with thorough drying of surface. Clean surface until all slick feel on the substrate is gone. Always test any cleaner on inconspicuous area first for any reactions to surface finishes.

Pre-fitting is suggested. As shown above, you'll be receiving the InvisiGARD product on a sheet. Carefully trim backing sheet around each individual piece with a scissors or utility knife (be careful not to cut into the InvisiGARD). Once trimmed, "dry fit" each piece to get an idea of how they are to be installed. Due to the nature of the InvisiGARD product, some of the pieces may appear smaller or shorter than the actual area of installation, however you'll be stretching them into place in the installation process.

Mix a spray bottle full of Positioning Solution using just a few drops of baby shampoo in a bottle full of warm water. Positioning Solution will help you "slide" the InvisiGARD into place on the larger pieces such as the one shown. Smaller pieces may not require this solution and can simply be applied with Mounting Solution as described below.

Once solution is mixed, spray area of installation well.

Installation Tip:

To reduce the possibility of unwanted fingerprints in the adhesive system of the InvisiGARD, keep hands wet with Positioning or Mounting solution.

After you spray the area, peel the InvisiGARD from the backing paper and spray the adhesive side with the solution.

Once both contact surfaces are sprayed with solution, "slide" the piece of InvisiGARD into place. Remember that the piece may be smaller or shorter than the actual area. In this case, "slide" the piece into the best possible fit, keeping in mind that you'll be stretching the InvisiGARD into place in the final step.

We recommend setting the piece so that it meets the trim at the bottom of the door post, requiring the piece to be stretched up into place.

When you feel the InvisiGARD is in place, set a "hinge" point by squeegeeing the piece at the bottom. When using a squeegee, keep in mind that you are making an effort to force air and solution out from between the two contact surfaces. Spraying a little solution on the outside of the InvisiGARD will allow the squeegee to slide over the surface easier.

Once the "hinge" point is set, lift the top of the InvisiGARD protector and spray both the area and the adhesive side of the InvisiGARD thoroughly with Mounting Solution. Mounting solution consists of a 50/50 mixture of warm water and denatured alcohol.

After both surfaces are wetted with Mounting Solution carefully s-t-r-e-t-c-h the InvisiGARD protector up into place.

Proceed to squeegee the piece from the bottom "hinge" point. Remember, spraying a little solution on the outside of the InvisiGARD will allow the squeegee to slide over the surface easier.

Please Note: Installed crooked? Don't despair. InvisiGARD can be lifted and reset - even if you squeegeed it down. Just remember to apply more Mounting Solution prior to resetting with a squeegee.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PURCHASER.

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