How to Install Cervini's Decklid Panel - Matte Black (10-12 All) on your Ford Mustang

Notice: Pre fit before painting! Install new, unpainted parts according to these instructions! Then remove parts, paint them and re-install! Painted or Altered Parts are Non-Refundable! After the parts have been primed and painted install the double sided tape! The surface where the 3M double sided tape is contacting must be cleaned with isopropyl alcohol and be a minimum of 75 degrees F constant throught the drying process! Allow the 2-sided tape to dry 24 hours before driving!

Step 1: Remove the mustang badge from the trunk lid.

Step 2: Use a drill bit or burr tool to remove the plastic mushrooms from the back of the trunk badge as shown in fig.A. Use a pick or small screw driver to push down on the plastic nubs. This will remove the middle section from the trunk badge.

Step 3: Carefuly use a screw driver and paint stick remove the chrome piece from the rest of the trunk badge as shown in fi g.B.

Step 4: Install two 1” pieces of double sided tape to the chrome piece as shown in fi g.C. Reinstall the middle section to the chrome piece.

Step 5: Carefully use a grinder to grind off any tabs on the back of the chrome piece so that it will lay fl at on the trunk fi ller.

Step 6: Install the supplied 1/4” tape on the back of the chrome piece as shown in fig.D. Only after the trunk fi ller has been painted! Remove the backing from the double sided tape and install it to the trunk fi ller.

Step 7: Only after the trunk fi ller has been painted! (Note: Make sure you PRIME and PAINT the areas where the 2-sided tape is used as you would if it was the outside of the part. The tape has its best adehsion when it is applyed to a painted surface.) Install the 3M double sided tape along the guidelines an 1/8” away from the outer edge of the part as shown in fi g.E. Peel and fold about 2” of the red backing from each end of tape, so when you place the trunk fi ler on the trunk the red backing is exposed and can be pulled. Then, center the trunk fi ller on the trunk so that the red backing is exposed and can be pulled. (This will allow you to get the best alignment of the part.) Pull the tape backing slowly. After all the backing is removed, fi rmly press the edges of the trunk fi ller to securely adhere the tape. (If you are installing this along with the wing make sure there is a 1/16” gap between the top of the trunk fi ller and the bottom of the wing.)

VERY IMPORTANT: The following painting procedures MUST be followed EXACTLY for PROPER ADHESION and to prevent fish eyes.

1. To remove any mold release contaminants, clean the back of the part fi rst. Using 2 new clean rags, saturate the fi rst rag with plastic prep cleaner* and begin cleaning. Then use the second rag to remove the prep cleaner. Continuously fold both rags to their clean sides during the process. Use 3 sets of new rags throughout the process. This prevents mold release contaminants from transferring to the painted surface.

2. Repeat step one on the front of the part.

3. Rinse the part with water. Apply a generous amount of Ajax® or sand fi x* to a red scuff pad* (3M Scotch Brite Brand) and scrub the surface to be painted THOROUGHLY (especially where the 2-sided tape is installed, on the back side of the part, and all the hard to reach areas). Then rinse with water and dry. The scrubbed surface should be dull. If any shiny spots show, repeat the process on those areas.

4. Using another set of clean new rags, again clean the surface to be painted with plastic prep cleaner.

5. Spray the surface to be painted with adhesion promoter* including the areas where the 2-sided tape is installed (follow the instructions on the can for application and drying time).

6. Apply 3 to 4 coats of urethane primer* with fl ex additive* (follow the instructions on the can for application and drying time).

7. Wet sand primer with 600 grit sandpaper. Be careful not to sand through the primer. If you do, you MUST clean those areas with plastic prep cleaner, apply adhesion promoter and prime. Once the primer has dried, wet sand the areas that were touched up. Your surface is now ready for paint.

Note: Make sure you PRIME and PAINT the areas where the 2-sided tape is used as you would if it was the fi nished sided of the part! The tape adheres best when it is applied to a painted surface. Cervini’s does not recommend baking parts off the vehicle, if necessary parts MUST be supported properly!