Applying car door edging helps protect your vehicle's paint from chips and scratches. While the specific steps can vary depending on the product and method (like wet or dry installation), a key aspect involves careful handling of the adhesive material.
Key Tip for Dry Installation
When applying car door edging using a dry installation method, a critical step highlighted in installation guides, such as video tutorials, is managing the material's adhesion before it's properly positioned.
- Important Instruction: As advised in reference materials, you must "Keep it off the vehicle" while preparing or positioning the material before final application.
- Reasoning: With a dry install, the adhesive material sticks immediately upon contact. You cannot stick the edging onto the door edge and then try to adjust it or press out moisture or bubbles later, as this method "won't work" effectively. Premature sticking will prevent correct placement and a smooth finish.
Therefore, focus on preparing the edging and the door surface, align the edging perfectly, and then apply it firmly once you are certain of the positioning, ensuring the adhesive doesn't touch the vehicle surface until you are ready for it to bond permanently in the correct spot.
