How to Install a Husky Shield on a Truck

A Husky Shield will keep your vehicle looking new. Husky Shields protect paint from becoming chipped, scratched or damaged from daily use and the carelessness of others. Husky Shields fit the contours of your specific vehicle and can be installed quickly and easily.

Installing a Husky Shield

1. Prior to installation, wash your vehicle thoroughly with soap and water.

2. Installation is best done inside a well lit garage with temperature readings between 65-90 degrees.

3. Wet the area where you are installing the Husky Shield and clean with the clay bar that came in your kit. Remove all bugs and debris. Dry with a lint free cloth.

4. Add the installation solution to the spray bottle that came with your kit, then fill with water. Shake to mix.

5. Spray the area where you will install the Husky Shield liberally.

6. Unroll and lay the Husky shield against the area you are to cover. Be sure to keep your hands wet at all times.

7. Spray shield with water and start to lift it from its backing. Keep spraying solution until all the backing is off.

8. Position your Husky Shield. Leave 1/8-inch gaps on all edges.

9. Starting at the middle of the shield, bump lightly into place leaving the gap.

10. Using the squeegee, hold the shield on either side and push towards the edge. The excess solution will be expelled. Make sure that all air bubbles are removed.

11. Work all the solution and bubbles out of the shield. If need be, you can lift the shield by re-wetting both sides and then lifting. Reposition and work the solution and bubbles out of the shield.

12. When all you are satisfied with the position of the shield you must then use your heat gun to secure.

13. Apply heat to a small area on edge of the shield. Press down firmly with your thumb. Repeat this step until edges are sealed.

14. Once you have sealed the edges, it is time to seal the rest of your shield by applying heat and pressing firmly.