So, the time has finally come to get the Barbie Jeep painted. The hood and fenders have been killed by the sun. I am going to have the front end painted in the next week or so and would like to get the flares looking good at the same time. Has anyone had any luck painting them and making them look stock? If so, what did you use and how did it hold up? I am thinking of just using some quality rattle can vinyl dye since they are plastic but figured i'd ask and see if anyone has had any luck....
TJ Fender Flare Refurbishing
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I have used a number of different techniques, I got the best results from the Duplicolor Bed Armor in a can.
They key is to rough up the flares a bit and be sure that they are totally clean. All of the oily stuff that people put on the flares to make them black is only temporary, but also makes them harder to degrease and prep for paint. Krylon fusion was second choice, but doesnt hold up as long as the bed armor. Other spray on bedliner brands have not had good results for me.
They key is to rough up the flares a bit and be sure that they are totally clean. All of the oily stuff that people put on the flares to make them black is only temporary, but also makes them harder to degrease and prep for paint. Krylon fusion was second choice, but doesnt hold up as long as the bed armor. Other spray on bedliner brands have not had good results for me.
That looks really good. What color is that @97TJGUZZY