Comments on: FAQ: How do I fix my faded Jeep fender flares? http://www.jeepreviews.com/blog/jeep-mods/faq-how-do-i-fix-my-faded-jeep-fender-flares/ User reviews of Jeep parts and accessories Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:24:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Garrett http://www.jeepreviews.com/blog/jeep-mods/faq-how-do-i-fix-my-faded-jeep-fender-flares/comment-page-1/#comment-524 Garrett Mon, 14 Feb 2011 01:40:44 +0000 http://www.jeepreviews.com/blog/?p=162#comment-524 Ivan, I've never tried this on XJ bumper caps specifically, but if they're plastic it "should" work ok. However, I always recommend testing a small amount on a hidden area (before doing the whole thing) just in case. Good luck! Ivan,
I’ve never tried this on XJ bumper caps specifically, but if they’re plastic it “should” work ok. However, I always recommend testing a small amount on a hidden area (before doing the whole thing) just in case. Good luck!

]]> By: Ivan http://www.jeepreviews.com/blog/jeep-mods/faq-how-do-i-fix-my-faded-jeep-fender-flares/comment-page-1/#comment-521 Ivan Thu, 10 Feb 2011 09:20:32 +0000 http://www.jeepreviews.com/blog/?p=162#comment-521 This remedy will work on bumper caps for the xj? Im guessing so, but assumptons lead to mistakes. This remedy will work on bumper caps for the xj?
Im guessing so, but assumptons lead to mistakes.

]]> By: drew http://www.jeepreviews.com/blog/jeep-mods/faq-how-do-i-fix-my-faded-jeep-fender-flares/comment-page-1/#comment-311 drew Thu, 20 May 2010 17:01:21 +0000 http://www.jeepreviews.com/blog/?p=162#comment-311 A friend of mine showed me the torch idea. After looking at his and approving the appearance, we torched mine. However you need to have a steady hand because if not they will get splochy. In the end I took the flares off, sanded with 120 grit, then wet sanded with a really fine grit paper. A good thick coat of flat black paint looks really good for almost 3 years now. A friend of mine showed me the torch idea. After looking at his and approving the appearance, we torched mine. However you need to have a steady hand because if not they will get splochy. In the end I took the flares off, sanded with 120 grit, then wet sanded with a really fine grit paper. A good thick coat of flat black paint looks really good for almost 3 years now.

]]> By: Jeep Forum http://www.jeepreviews.com/blog/jeep-mods/faq-how-do-i-fix-my-faded-jeep-fender-flares/comment-page-1/#comment-294 Jeep Forum Mon, 10 May 2010 17:01:59 +0000 http://www.jeepreviews.com/blog/?p=162#comment-294 I've done the heat thing using a standard heat gun and it works great. Another method that I do often is to hit them with a pressure washer, getting them clean, then using Forever Black (you can get it at Quadratec). The best thing to do is put some sort of protectant on every 2-3 months. I’ve done the heat thing using a standard heat gun and it works great. Another method that I do often is to hit them with a pressure washer, getting them clean, then using Forever Black (you can get it at Quadratec).

The best thing to do is put some sort of protectant on every 2-3 months.

]]> By: Pete http://www.jeepreviews.com/blog/jeep-mods/faq-how-do-i-fix-my-faded-jeep-fender-flares/comment-page-1/#comment-78 Pete Wed, 26 Aug 2009 03:38:55 +0000 http://www.jeepreviews.com/blog/?p=162#comment-78 OK at pismo beach 2009 wrangler hit fence protecting vegetation at pismo beach dunes (no jokes) bent drivers side fender flare up a litle (big crease) and the back half ripped out flare mounts I can replace flare mounts but do you think I can heat up the flare and bring it back? Thanks OK at pismo beach 2009 wrangler hit fence protecting vegetation at pismo beach dunes (no jokes) bent drivers side fender flare up a litle (big crease) and the back half ripped out flare mounts I can replace flare mounts but do you think I can heat up the flare and bring it back?
Thanks

]]> By: Jeep lover http://www.jeepreviews.com/blog/jeep-mods/faq-how-do-i-fix-my-faded-jeep-fender-flares/comment-page-1/#comment-77 Jeep lover Wed, 26 Aug 2009 03:09:11 +0000 http://www.jeepreviews.com/blog/?p=162#comment-77 LOL i dont think im going to be TORCHIN 'My' fenders anytime soon....my luck itd melt an catch on fire an burn my jeep down...(that would be a problem) lol..... pretty kool idea tho LOL i dont think im going to be TORCHIN ‘My’ fenders anytime soon….my luck itd melt an catch on fire an burn my jeep down…(that would be a problem) lol….. pretty kool idea tho

]]> By: Garrett http://www.jeepreviews.com/blog/jeep-mods/faq-how-do-i-fix-my-faded-jeep-fender-flares/comment-page-1/#comment-65 Garrett Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:26:44 +0000 http://www.jeepreviews.com/blog/?p=162#comment-65 @Tuber Yeah, I've heard of that method before, but w/ my luck I'd probably end up setting my rig on fire. @Tuber Yeah, I’ve heard of that method before, but w/ my luck I’d probably end up setting my rig on fire.

]]> By: Tuber http://www.jeepreviews.com/blog/jeep-mods/faq-how-do-i-fix-my-faded-jeep-fender-flares/comment-page-1/#comment-64 Tuber Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:31:39 +0000 http://www.jeepreviews.com/blog/?p=162#comment-64 Another method that has worked for me on faded bumpers and fenders (as well as on the white stress marks from trail damage), is to VERY carefully pass the flame from a propane torch across the fender or bumper. Quickly restores that new black look. Another method that has worked for me on faded bumpers and fenders (as well as on the white stress marks from trail damage), is to VERY carefully pass the flame from a propane torch across the fender or bumper. Quickly restores that new black look.

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