2001 Polaris SLH, Virage PWC Factory Service Manual, Page 212Get this manual
HullControl Systems Footpad RemovalApplication
1Peel off the footwell pad that is to be replaced Use heat gun to soften the adhesiveWARNING: Use the heat gun on its lowest heat setting Do not heat the footwell pad or hull for more than secondWaiving the heat gun back and forth once is sufficient to soften the adhesiveProlonged heating will permanently damage the hullWith the footwell pad removedapply Goo Gone TM and remove all old adhesive from the hullIf scraping is requiredonly use soft plastic materialRemove Goo Gone with mild detergent soapWipe surface with acetoneAllow Acetone to completely dryTM
4Peel small portion of backing material away from the new footwell padand immediately apply to deck5Work the pad with your fingertips until the entire pad is pressed onto the deck surfaceConstant pressure activates the adhesive and works out any air bubbles out from under the pad6Allow for 24 hours for adhesive to cure NOTE: Do not allow the pad temperature to exceed 80F, or below 60F for at least 24 hoursAlways cover th watercraft when exposed to direct sunlight for long periods time