How to Install Cervini's Stalker Side Scoops - Unpainted (99-04 All) on your Ford Mustang

The side scoops install in factory locations. To remove your factory scoops, grab scoop firmly and pull directly outward rapidly with a lot of force to dislodge the 6 pop on clips. Transfer the plastic clips onto the Stalker side scoop. In the hardware packet there are screens for the side scoops. Test fit the screens before painting scoops. It may be necessary to cut away some metal on the screens in order to install the screws. 

Attaching the Pointed Molding: Included in the hardware packet is a roll of 2-sided tape. After the molding has been painted, install the 3M 2-sided tape on the molding 1/8” away from the outer edge. Do not place the 2-sided tape over top of the part number on the back side of the molding. Remove tape backing and press onto door. The surface temperature where the 2-sided tape is contacting must be a minimum of 70º F. Allow 2-sided tape to dry 24 hours before driving. 

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 first. Using 2 new clean rags, saturate the first 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 fix* to a red scuff pad* (3M Scotch Brite Brand) and scrub the surface to be painted THOROUGHLY, especially on all the edges and 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* (follow the instructions on the can for application and drying time).

6. Apply 3 to 4 coats of urethane primer* with flex 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.