AR2 Performance - RACEshield

Preparation :

Clean the bicycle/component with water or mild alcohol if possible, to remove any unwanted dirt/dust/grease for easy installation & achieve optimum results.

ALWAYS READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST TO GET ACCUSTOMED TO THE INSTALLATION :

Step 1	SOLUTION PREPARATION:- Prepare a VERY MILD soap solution (2ml drop to 1L ratio) into a bowl or spray bottle.
Step 2 :	PEELING & HANDLING:- Always keep your fingers wet with solution to avoid fingerprint marks. Peel off the appropriate RACEshield from its backing, & dip it into the solution, or spray solution onto the adhesive side while peeling.
	(TIPS:- There might be a matte protective layer of film above RACEshield. This layer enhances & reduces any damage that might be caused onto RACEshield during transportation & handling. It also acts as a layer to reduce dirt from gathering during installation. IF PRESENT, IT MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE installation.)
Step 3 :	INSTALLATION ONTO BICYCLE/COMPONENT:- Slide RACEshield gently onto the device/component, aligning it at the same time (Tips:- Spray onto device/component ONLY IF IT IS NOT ELECTRICALLY POWERED. This provides easy adjustments & installation.)
Step 4 :	*SOLUTION REMOVAL:-* Start removing the excess solution/bubbles by gently pushing out from the center towards the edges of RACEshield with any firm plastic. A squeegue is recommended if available. (If required to, the film can be stretched to remove fit onto the product. You can stretch on one end while holding the opposite end)
Step 5 :	*DRYING:-* Using a lint-free towel or similar cloth, soak up any excess moisture by wiping AWAY FROM the RACEshield edges. (TIPS:- If you encounter edges that do not adhere, hold/press that portion with your fingers/palms as human heat improves adhesion. A hair dryer at COLD setting can be used to slowly blow dry it.)
	Leave it to dry for at least a day & viola! ... You bicycle/component is now shield'ed !!

Due to the numerous brands/makes/size of bicycle frames & related components. there is no set way to do this but to template where you want to shield yourself. We have found the most accurate way to do it, is to make some templates from which you can then cut from the sheet of film.

You will require 2 spray bottles. One with soapy solution(water and washing up liquid) and one with clean fresh water.
- 2”~5" Masking tape (to make templates)
- Pencil or pen or marker
- Penknife or scissors. (as the film is tough, they must be really sharp ones w/o rust, else you won't get clean lines!)

Apply the masking tape to the area of the bike you wish to protect. Pencil out the exact shape you want onto the masking tape. Now peel off the masking tape and apply it to the the backing cover on the sheet of film. From here you can now accurately cut your desired shape from the sheet of film (use a artknife for intricate shapes). When you have all your required shapes cut out, please follow the step-by-step installation instructions mentioned above:

ALWAYS READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST BEFORE MAKING TEMPLATES/SHAPES ON YOUR FRAME :

Step 1 :	Paste very low tack masking tape on desired tube/areas to shield.
Step 2 :	Pencil out the "unwanted portion" with thin marker.
Step 3 :	Lay it onto RACEshield & cut out the shapes following the penciled markings, using a small sharp pen-knife or artknife.
Step 4 :	Symmetrical portions can be flipped over & follow step 3 to reduce time.
Step 5 :	Install the cut out shapes as per mention in the above "STEP-BY-STEP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS".

Step 6 :	Leave it to dry for at least 2~4hrs & viola! ... You bicycle is now shield'ed !!