• Install time: 15–30 minutes
• Clean vehicle surface and apply directly before hitting the trails.
• High-speed caution: Magnetic Armor tested to 85 mph — ensure secure fit, remove if you notice any lifting. Hood magnetic panels are for trail use only, not for sustained high-speed highway use.

SHORT INSTALL STEPS

• Handle panels by the edges; avoid touching the magnet face where possible.
• Align the panel to hinges, edges, or handles for reference.
• Allow one end of the panel to touch lightly, then press from the center outward.
• Check all edges and apply firm pressure with a microfiber to ensure flush install with no air gaps.

REMOVAL & STORAGE

• Remove by pulling straight back and perpendicular to the body; do not rip at angles.
• Store flat or in the MEK carry bag to protect magnets and graphics.

• Install time: 30–90 minutes

STEP-BY-STEP: INSTALL

1. Unroll Armor:
   • Place image side up.
   • Peel from a corner using your fingernail to get UNDER the panel — handle by edges where possible.
2. Align & apply:
   • Hold the panel a few inches above the intended area and align to body lines (hinges, door edges).
   • Gently allow one side to touch to lock position, then align the opposite side and start pressing down the panel from center-out to remove air.
   • Peel and reapply as needed, using a fanning motion from center to edges to fully bond the panel.
3. To reposition:
   • Peel slowly and evenly, pulling perpendicular to the vehicle to avoid stretching the panel.
   • For Jeep letter-cut panels, peel top and bottom toward the center to avoid tearing delicate corners.
4. Clean the gel side:
   • Rinse the gel face under running water; gently rub debris off with clean fingers.
   • Air dry fully before reinstallation or storage.

REMOVING ARMOR

• Always pull panels slowly and evenly, perpendicular to the surface.
• Avoid tugging on corners or pulling at an angle — this prevents stretching or tearing.
• For larger panels, peel one side fully creating a straight line before removing the rest.
• Once removed, return gel side to the protective backing provided to maintain stickiness.

TROUBLESHOOTING

• Air bubbles: Peel back to the bubble and re-seat, smoothing out air. If bubbles are forming AFTER a seemingly perfect install, there could be a chemical or residue still on the surface of the vehicle that is expanding or releasing a gas when heated, after removing the panel, clean both surface of the vehicle and back of Armor before reinstallation. Small “champagne” micro-bubbles are normal and often dissipate within days.
• Not sticking: Remove panel, clean vehicle surface of wax/ceramic coatings and the gel face, then retry after air drying.
• Panel raised around badges: If a badge prevents flush install, either cut the Panel to fit or relocate the badge (many badges are adhered with double sided tape) — do not drive with a raised section.

CARE & MAINTENANCE

• Wipe printed side regularly with a clean microfiber to check for lift or trapped debris.
• Keep panels clean and dry — remove immediately after rain, salt exposure, or high humidity exposure.
• If gel loses tack, rinse and air dry to reactivate. Panels can often be reused up to ~200 times if maintained.
• Store flat, out of direct sunlight; MEK Carry Bag recommended: layer panels image-side down and roll per bag instructions.
• Operating temperature range: 15°F to 180°F. Avoid extreme temps during install/removal.

WARRANTY

• 1-year warranty for fade & workmanship. Individual panel replacement available.

WHAT YOU NEED

• Residue-free cleaner (1 part white vinegar, 4 parts water, squirt mild dish soap).
• Slip/tack solution (1 part isopropyl alcohol, 4–7 parts water, a few drops dish soap).
• Microfiber cloths, vinyl squeegee, scissors, blow dryer.

INSTALL STEPS

• Clean the vehicle thoroughly and let dry if dry installing the vinyl.
• Wet install: Peel backing a bit, spray sticky side with slip/tack solution and spray vehicle surface too.
• Float vinyl into position — you should be able to slide it for alignment.
• Squeegee center-out to remove solution and air. Work in sections for larger panels.
• Press edges firmly; heat gently if edges lift.
• Fix stretches using heat (blow dryer) and squeegee to smooth; creases are permanent, so avoid stretching.
• Final wipe with dry microfiber to remove residue.

REMOVAL

• Heat a corner with a blow dryer, then peel slowly at a shallow angle. Clean vehicle after removal.

IMPORTANT NOTES

• Do NOT install MEK Armor panels over gloss-ink vinyl prints (Armor may peel the gloss ink).
• PPV offers light paint protection — for trail use, use MEK Removable Trail Armor over PPV for full protection.
• PPV is not a full wrap; paint under non-exposed areas can fade differently — park in shade to reduce uneven fading.