5.2 Apply the exterior ornamentation part to the painted vehicle following the production manufacturing process sheet(s) (including using any production locating fixtures).
5.3 Using the pressurization tooling, adjust so that 15 pounds of pressure is applied to the tape attached exterior ornamentation. This is the pressure applied at the tape surface. Therefore, calculations are needed to back calculate roller arm pressure.
• The paint will transfer to all areas on the tape which are being adequately pressurized, yielding a “footprint” of your process.
5.4 Remove the part from the painted vehicle being careful not to touch the tape surface.
5.5 Cover the adhesive tape with clear packaging tape to avoid damaging the wet-out imprint.
5.6 Remove the water-based paint from the vehicle’s bonding surface using water and lab grade tissues. Using solvents other than water makes cleaning more difficult.
5.7 If the results of this test do not meet the requirements as defined in the Presentation of Data section:
5.7.1 Increase the pressure of the tooling (rollers) in 5-pound increments. Repeat wet-out procedure.
• Do not exceed 30 pounds of pressure at the tape surface. Otherwise, damage to sheet metal may occur.
5.7.2 Verify that the exterior ornamentation placement is correct
5.8 Repeat Sample Preparation and Operation for the remaining exterior ornamentation component samples.
5.9 When wet-out testing is completed and if applying a permanent exterior part, prepare the bonding surface of the body for the production part by cleaning with an approved dry wipe cloth or use 50% water/50% alcohol mix with lab grade tissue