If you didn't purchase the panels painted or powder coated, it's up to you to paint them
Install first, ensure fit, then paint if needed and re-attach the bolts
That will minimize the fingerprints on your panel
1. Initial fit
Place the panel in place
The bottom tabs come angled at 90 degrees
Bend the other tabs as needed for proper fit with plastic
2. Mounting hardware
Jack nut tool on top, left of the jack nut
Locking washers, bolts and more jack nuts shown
These are 3/4 inch long 10-24 bolts
Jack nuts need a 3/8 inch hole
3. About 1 inch from glass
Note the approximately 1 inch distance from glass
4. Mark bottom 2 holes
Only mark the location of the bottom 2 holes, through the mounting bracket holes
This way, by installing the panel into bottom first, you can fit the other mounts better
5. Drill bits
Drill with 3 bits
First with 1/8 inch drill bit -- a small hole
Second use 1/4 inch drill bit -- medium hole
Third use 3/8 inch drill bit -- large hole
By starting with a small hole you can ensure proper hole location
6. Jack nut holes
Shown with 3/8 inch holes
7. Jack nut showing
Insert jack nut into the hole
It should be snug but not hard to insert
8. Jack nut installing
** Photo coming **
Insert bolt through jack nut tool, then place on top of jack nut
Using a power tool first, then screw driver, tighten the bolt in jack nut
The last few turns (after experiencing resistance) will cause the jack nut to compress in length and expand its diameter behind the plastic, forming an anchor in plastic
9. Bottom jack nuts in place
The jack nuts will look more flat than in photo after being properly installed
In the photo the jack nuts were loose, prior to being installed
10. Bolts mounted in jack nuts
Bolts showing mounted in jack nuts
For best results use the included locking washers to prevent future loosening
11. Mounted with jack nuts
Mark the remaining holes through the mounting tabs
Remove the panel, drill all holes, and install all jack nuts in place
Install bolts through the mounting tabs
Use locking washers (included) to avoid future loosening