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- STEP 081 > Next up put a small line of hot glue along the "C" white guide box and UP along the side of your "B" template angled corners edge.
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- STEP 082 > Align "B" and "C" so that they connect FLUSH in the front. (red arrows). Also make sure it is FLUSH with the side edge.
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- STEP 083 > You want the OUTSIDE TIPS to TOUCH like you see here in the photo.
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- STEP 084 > It is normal that your INSIDES do not touch 100% and leave an empty gap like you see here (red arrow and pencil)
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- STEP 085 > What is MOST IMPORTANT is that your connection in the FRONT are FLUSH NICE and CLEAN.
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- STEP 086 > Next is "D" template. Put a line of hot glue ONLY along the bottom edge.
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- STEP 087 > Carefully place it inside your white guide box. Bring it FLUSH to the front so all the side edges line up (red arrows).
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- STEP 088 > We now want to attach these 2 pieces together by putting 2 drops of hot glue inside the foamcore gap (red arrow).
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- STEP 089 > First, gently press the 2 pieces close together until they make contact (red arrow) and put your thumb on top to prevent them from sliding apart.
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- STEP 090 > Keeping pressure with your thumb, put 2 small drops of hot glue and ...
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- STEP 091 > ... Hold until the glue cools down and the pieces are secured in place.
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- STEP 092 > Next is NOT "E" but the end cap "F" template piece. Put a small drop of hot glue on the white guide box.
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- STEP 093 > Align the side inside the white guide box and wiggle until you get a clean 90 degree FLUSH connection.
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- STEP 094 > You want to have the top and bottom (red arrows) matching up with the side's front tip.
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- STEP 095 > As well as FLUSH with the front edge to give you a smooth line that will allow your decal skin to be applied without showing any bumps on the ends.
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- STEP 096 > "E" template is next. Put some hot glue along the "E" white guide box and UP the SIDES of your "D" and "F" templates.
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- STEP 097 > Place your "E" template bottom inside it's white guide box then PUSH with your finger at the top until it presses against the "D" template edge.
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- STEP 098 > It is NORMAL that your piece STICKS OUT about .5cm past the "D" edge.
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- STEP 099 > Also make sure your other "E" side matches up with your "F" front and remains FLUSH on the TOP edge.
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- STEP 100 > You can now move to "G" by putting a small line of hot glue along the BOTTOM and INSIDE your "G" White Guide Box.
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