The installation process requires 212°F (100°C) boiling water, or a 1500W heat gun to ensure correct fit. High elevation areas must use a heat gun.
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STEP 1: Position the grip
- Slide the sleeve onto the rod.
- Rotate the logo/text as desired.
- Leave roughly 1/2" of skin sticking out past the end. (A helpful way to measure this is using a water bottle cap - especially for boiling water installations).
STEP 2: FORM GRIP
Use at least a 1.5L electric kettle (water must be rapidly boiling with a temperature above 100°C/212°F) or a 1500W heat gun.
Boiling Water
- Position the rod handle-side down in a sink.
- Keep the rod standing straight up and resting on the water bottle cap.
- As soon as the water has boiled, pour water into the sleeve and watch the Sniper Skin shrink!
- Continue pouring water until the kettle/pot is empty.
- Cool off with cold water
Heat Gun
- Stand the rod upright and begin rotating the rod
- Hold the heat gun 6" from the Sniper Skin
- Starting at the bottom of the grip, apply heat until the entire base has shrunk tightly to the shaft.
- Continue rotating the grip and slowly move the heat up towards the unshrunk region until the grip has completely shrunk to the rod.
- Becareful not to overheat/melt the grip
STEP 3: TRIM OFF EXCESS MATERIAL
- Using Sharp Scissors, trim off the excess material.
- Reheat trimmed areas and press against a hard surface to create a smooth finish.
CAUTION: USE AT YOUR OWN RISK
