It is almost like a sticker except that it isn't. The film or applica is placed in a tub of water and allowed to get wet, and then they spray something on it and then they take your part and they dip it into the water/film and it adheres to your part and then they apply a clear coat to help protect it. Down and dirty explanation. I have a link to a video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2KR-bCKQCA These folks did mine.