Loading edge protection film 6R0061197

Step-by-step fitting of the clear film that protects the rear bumper's loading edge on the Volkswagen Polo from 2009.

Fitting the film

Part number:
6R0 061 197
Vehicle:
Polo 2009– (6R)

Scope of delivery

Protective film, bottle of fitting liquid, cleaning wipe and squeegee (1 each)
Protective film, bottle of fitting liquid, cleaning wipe and squeegee (1 each)

Fitting

1. Get a bucket of clean water, a sponge and a cloth ready.
1. Get a bucket of clean water, a sponge and a cloth ready.
2. Wash the bumper edge below the tailgate with water.
2. Wash the bumper edge below the tailgate with water.
3. Wipe the surface dry with the cloth.
3. Wipe the surface dry with the cloth.
4. Take the cleaning wipe out of its sachet; dispose of the packaging.
4. Take the cleaning wipe out of its sachet; dispose of the packaging.
5. Wipe the surface with the cleaning wipe (1) at 15–35 °C and wait 5 minutes (2).
5. Wipe the surface with the cleaning wipe (1) at 15–35 °C and wait 5 minutes (2).
6. Spray the bumper surface with the fitting liquid.
6. Spray the bumper surface with the fitting liquid.
7. Peel off the backing and spray the adhesive side of the film with fitting liquid; dispose of the backing.
7. Peel off the backing and spray the adhesive side of the film with fitting liquid; dispose of the backing.
8. Spray the film generously with the fitting liquid.
8. Spray the film generously with the fitting liquid.
9. Position the film in the centre of the bumper (mark at the tailgate lock), about 2 mm from the edge on both sides.
9. Position the film in the centre of the bumper (mark at the tailgate lock), about 2 mm from the edge on both sides.
10. Press the film on with the squeegee from the centre outwards.
10. Press the film on with the squeegee from the centre outwards.
11. Squeeze the liquid and air bubbles out from under the film towards the edges with the squeegee.
11. Squeeze the liquid and air bubbles out from under the film towards the edges with the squeegee.
12. For 48 hours, do not wash the film with a sponge or in a car wash.
12. For 48 hours, do not wash the film with a sponge or in a car wash.