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 After each piece is checked...  After each piece is checked several times for proper location, the backing was peeled off the adhesive and pressed firmly in place.  A few self-tapping screws...  A few self-tapping screws were added to the wheelwell as a final measure.  Here, you can see that the...  Here, you can see that the quality construction and careful installation leave a finished product with tight, even gaps.  Moving to Webasto's installation...  Moving to Webasto's installation bay in Santa Fe Springs, California, Ramon removed the factory emblems and marked the fender after measuring from several reference points. The fender vents kit included a template to make this step easy. Duct tape was used to protect the surrounding paint from the next few steps.  An air-powered reciprocating...  An air-powered reciprocating saw was used to cut the fender. Once the outer layer of metal was removed, a foil-backed insulating foam strip was also taken out.  The edges of the cut were...  The edges of the cut were sanded smooth with a disc sander after the duct tape was removed. Then the area was wiped down and masked before getting a few coats of flat black to prevent rust, and to create an even background behind the vents.  Ramon applied the same 3M...  Ramon applied the same 3M adhesive to the perimeter of the urethane vent, and trimmed it with a razor to ensure a clean edge.
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