This time, we will introduce how to install the "Door Handle Cover & Protector", which protects the inside of the door handle while adding an accent to the styling.
Vehicle used: Atenza
The product is made of PVC (protector part) and ABS (cover part) with excellent weather resistance and a carbon look. Installation is easy with double-sided tape. Please give it a try.
For product details and compatible vehicle models, please see below.
[Door Handle Covers & Protectors Product Page】
[Product introduction blog】
Estimated installation time: 0.3 hours or more
[Installation instructions download page】
Difficulty: ★★☆☆☆
■Things required for installation
・Parts cleaner(Remove dirt and oil from the mounting area)
・Paper towels(Cloth towels are also acceptable)
・Masking tape (for positioning)
*The adhesive strength of the double-sided tape will weaken when the outside temperature is below 15°C, so please warm it up using a hair dryer or similar before working.
■ Installation instructions (door handle protector)
*The procedure may vary slightly depending on the shape of the release paper.
For details, please refer to the attached installation instructions.
Do not spray the parts cleaner directly onto the mounting area; spray it onto a paper towel or similar before use.
Next, attach the protector body.
Place the smaller of the left and right openings of the protector at the front of the vehicle, and align the center of the vehicle's recess with the center of the protector. While checking the balance up, down, left and right, temporarily fix it in place with masking tape to determine the position.
Peel off the backing paper from the bottom of the protector little by little and press it down. For a nice finish, apply it from the center to the outside, pushing out the air.
Next is the top side. As with the bottom side, carefully peel off the backing and press it down so that it doesn't shift, and then the protector is attached.
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■ Installation instructions (door handle cover)
First, wipe off any oil and dirt from the mounting surface and degrease it.
Next, apply the included pack primer to the mounting surface of the door handle cover on the vehicle side and allow it to dry thoroughly.
Once it is completely dry, peel off some of the backing from the double-sided tape on the door handle cover, fold it back to the front and secure it with masking tape.
(Remove all short sections of tape.)
Place the door handle cover on the vehicle body and align it.
It's finished!
Although there may be many steps and checks, I hope you have realized that installation is relatively easy. If you feel like you can do it yourself, please give it a try!
In addition to the "Door Handle Cover & Protector", there are many other products that you can enjoy installing. We will continue to introduce them, so please look forward to them.
Posted by A. Watanabe