Installation Instructions - VersaSurf

VersaTraction™ Watersports Traction Installation

  1. Thoroughly clean, removing all wax, dirt, oil and grease from surface area where you will be applying your VersaTraction™ products. For best results apply a non-oil based solvent such as mineral spirts, paint thinner, or denatured alcohol to remove any residue. Repeat process if residue persists. Rub down with dry cloth and let dry completely. DO NOT USE SURF WAX REMOVER SOLVENTS THEY LEAVE A RESIDUE THAT DOES NOT ALLOW VERSATRACTION™ ADHESIVE TO STICK TO SURFBOARDS.
  2. Place mat or tread in place. It helps to hold in place with blue painter's tape. Peel the protective backing paper, exposing adhesive. Carefully place exposed adhesive edge to surface, and press down firmly.
  3. Make sure that you try to eliminate as many air bubbles as possible by smoothing down product onto surface while applying. Rub into surface with your fingers, edge of your hand, soft plastic flat edge or graphics/decal application squeegee. Work from the center outwards slowly towards outside edges.
  4. Maximize traction by cleaning entire surface with Comet brand (non-abrasive cleanser) and water-using a soft scrub brush.

 

Step 1.

With a clean towel/rag, clean surface removing all oil, dirt, wax, and grease. Then dry using towel/rag, make sure area has no residue present.

Step 2.

Peel back easy peel backing 1-2 inches down the stringer (straightest edge) side of the kit piece.

 

Step 3.

Place exposed adhesive side on surface press down in place. Note: easiest to work from center of board out towards rails.

Step 4.

Remove remaining easy peel backing while smoothing down traction from edge to edge until traction is secure on surface.