Re: can you paint the fender flares?
 

I've used Back to Black, think Mothers makes it.

It doesn't last more than a week or two, but it sure smells nice - just like
coconuts - looks like coconut milk too - gee, now I'm wondering...



"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
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> Hi Will,
> If you paint, no matter how well prepared and using a rubberized
> based paint it will eventually peal and look like an alligator. I've
> never used it, but there's a product called "Back to Black" that works
> on passenger cars. Or you could pretend you have a Real Jeep and take
> the garbage off.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> WLAFFERTY@austin.rr.com wrote:
> >
> > is it possible to paint the fender flares? i'd rather have true black
> > flares than the UV beaten gray that mine have become... is it possible
to
> > get some spray paint and just paint them black again? if so is there a
> > specific kind of paint that would work?
> >
> > thanks,
> >
> > will

Re: can you paint the fender flares?
 

i think i'm looking for a more permanent solution than something that will
dry out.
is linex something you can do yourself or do you have to get someone to do
it?

will

"jhultman" <jhultman@cisco.com> wrote in message
news:3F14667E.51DA3452@cisco.com...
> I think it'd be tough to get a coating of paint to stick on the plastic.
>
> Maybe an epoxy type spray on like a Linex bedliner coating would
> adhere.
>
> I've just applied some of the Wet n Shine stuff. Looks fine until
> it dries out. Then just reapply it.
>
> Six of one, half dozen of the other...
>
> Jeff
>
> WLAFFERTY@austin.rr.com wrote:
> >
> > is it possible to paint the fender flares? i'd rather have true black
> > flares than the UV beaten gray that mine have become... is it possible
to
> > get some spray paint and just paint them black again? if so is there a
> > specific kind of paint that would work?
> >
> > thanks,
> >
> > will

Re: can you paint the fender flares?
 

In article <en_Qa.75081$hV.5131324@twister.austin.rr.com>,
<WLAFFERTY@austin.rr.com> writes:

>i think i'm looking for a more permanent solution than something that will
>dry out.
>is linex something you can do yourself or do you have to get someone to do
>it?
>
>will
>

Line-X is done at a shop. I roughed up my XJ's flares and sprayed them with
several coats of Duplicolor Truck Bed Liner, not worth a damn for spraying in a
truck bed but ot worked OK on the flares, Preparation is the key, make sure
they are well-roughed. The stuff can be bought at Auto Zone, Meijer (in the
Midwest), probably just about any larger auto parts store would have it in the
paint department. One can will probably net you two coats on each flare.
* * *
Matt Macchiarolo
www.townpeddler.com
www.wolverine4wd.org
http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/macchiarolo_ml.html

Re: can you paint the fender flares?
 

I painted my fenders two years ago, and they still look good. I went to a auto
store and got a can of plastic prep its a spray can . then get a can of
bumper paint. I found the paint in a small local store so im
sure that pep boys or any other auto store would have it. the brand name of
mine is SEM Rick

Re: can you paint the fender flares?
 

Not sure on painting, but with all the people swapping their stock
flares for wider ones there's bound to be some for sale out there.
There's definitely some on ebay.


> <WLAFFERTY@austin.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:rjXQa.74985$hV.5095823@twister.austin.rr.com. ..
> > is it possible to paint the fender flares? i'd rather have true black
> > flares than the UV beaten gray that mine have become... is it possible to
> > get some spray paint and just paint them black again? if so is there a
> > specific kind of paint that would work?
> >
> > thanks,
> >
> > will
> >
> >

Re: can you paint the fender flares?
 

WLAFFERTY@austin.rr.com wrote:

> is it possible to paint the fender flares? i'd rather have true black
> flares than the UV beaten gray that mine have become... is it possible to
> get some spray paint and just paint them black again? if so is there a
> specific kind of paint that would work?

You should paint them with the same paint the manufacturer uses and the same
variety (ie. RM Diamont or Dupont Emron) and make sure to add an elastomer
agent to make it flexible for the urethane or it will be brittle and won't
last. You also should use something like a plastic prep agent to ensure
that it sticks to the plastic.

Sounds as if you don't know much about autobody, so I'd advise you to seek
professional help with painting them.

Re: can you paint the fender flares?
 

It's a job for a Linex Dealer, BTW I'm not associated to.
Just like what I've seen of their product. You would have to
ask them how likely it would stick to plastic. I know they
use the stuff on boat decks for a better footing. But of course
fiberglass is different. Hmmm, There's a linex shop downtown.
I'll do some footwork, it's EOB here soooo... manana.

If there's a Linex shop around maybe you can ask them what it would
cost to mix a little extra on their next job.

Jeff



WLAFFERTY@austin.rr.com wrote:
>
> i think i'm looking for a more permanent solution than something that will
> dry out.
> is linex something you can do yourself or do you have to get someone to do
> it?
>
> will
>
> "jhultman" <jhultman@cisco.com> wrote in message
> news:3F14667E.51DA3452@cisco.com...
> > I think it'd be tough to get a coating of paint to stick on the plastic.
> >
> > Maybe an epoxy type spray on like a Linex bedliner coating would
> > adhere.
> >
> > I've just applied some of the Wet n Shine stuff. Looks fine until
> > it dries out. Then just reapply it.
> >
> > Six of one, half dozen of the other...
> >
> > Jeff
> >
> > WLAFFERTY@austin.rr.com wrote:
> > >
> > > is it possible to paint the fender flares? i'd rather have true black
> > > flares than the UV beaten gray that mine have become... is it possible
> to
> > > get some spray paint and just paint them black again? if so is there a
> > > specific kind of paint that would work?
> > >
> > > thanks,
> > >
> > > will

Re: can you paint the fender flares?
 

When I had my 90 XJ repainted by a local paint body-shop, they also painted
the flares to the original silver-ish color. It looked great until I took
it off-road and rubbed up against a few tree-trunks and boulders. Now the
silver paint is peeling off leaving the black plastic. All the
aftermarket-flare manufacturers claim that their flares are paintable.
Might want to check with them on what they would recommend. One
manufacturer that comes to mind is Bushwackers. (www.bushwacker.com). If
they have some recommendations I hope you will share them with the group.
"Big Daddy" <DontBother@nowhere.com> wrote in message
news:3f149574$0$73622$a0465688@nnrp.fuse.net...
> WLAFFERTY@austin.rr.com wrote:
>
> > is it possible to paint the fender flares? i'd rather have true black
> > flares than the UV beaten gray that mine have become... is it possible
to
> > get some spray paint and just paint them black again? if so is there a
> > specific kind of paint that would work?
>
> You should paint them with the same paint the manufacturer uses and the
same
> variety (ie. RM Diamont or Dupont Emron) and make sure to add an elastomer
> agent to make it flexible for the urethane or it will be brittle and won't
> last. You also should use something like a plastic prep agent to ensure
> that it sticks to the plastic.
>
> Sounds as if you don't know much about autobody, so I'd advise you to seek
> professional help with painting them.

Re: can you paint the fender flares?
 

Just wondering why the CJ and YJ flares dont look like the TJ flares? I am
not talking about shape but the way they fade/wether/oxidize.


Brand Howard
www.jeeproject.com

Re: can you paint the fender flares?
 

Cheap? ;-)

Brand Howard wrote:
>
> Just wondering why the CJ and YJ flares dont look like the TJ flares? I am
> not talking about shape but the way they fade/wether/oxidize.
>
> Brand Howard
> www.jeeproject.com