Body color hard top and flares

[dano0726]

My JK Sport had black plastic fenders that faded (in the Houston heat) within 12 months of ownership -- I then "Line-X"ed them with body-colored material, and they've lasted for over 7 years now...my front and rear stock bumper covers have faded as well, but I don't care about them as much

I tried every suggestion to "bring back" the black for fenders/bumpers, but nothing worked or lasted -- it looks terrible when it fades and never gets better...

That's why I wish the Sport / Sport S would have the $495 option to add body-colored fender flares

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[steffen707]

My JK Sport had black plastic fenders that faded (in the Houston heat) within 12 months of ownership -- I then "Line-X"ed them with body-colored material, and they've lasted for over 7 years now...my front and rear stock bumper covers have faded as well, but I don't care about them as much

I tried every suggestion to "bring back" the black for fenders/bumpers, but nothing worked or lasted -- it looks terrible when it fades and never gets better...

That's why I wish the Sport / Sport S would have the $495 option to add body-colored fender flares

can you share any pics of the line-x'ed fendered JK?

 

[5JeepsAz]

I'm good with beat up pick up. Need one in fact!

 

[chrcal14]

My JK Sport had black plastic fenders that faded (in the Houston heat) within 12 months of ownership -- I then "Line-X"ed them with body-colored material, and they've lasted for over 7 years now...my front and rear stock bumper covers have faded as well, but I don't care about them as much

I tried every suggestion to "bring back" the black for fenders/bumpers, but nothing worked or lasted -- it looks terrible when it fades and never gets better...

That's why I wish the Sport / Sport S would have the $495 option to add body-colored fender flares

This is true. You get used to dark grey fenders I suppose, but black they ain't.

Body color for me, scratches be damned.

 

[steffen707]

This is true. You get used to dark grey fenders I suppose, but black they ain't.

Body color for me, scratches be damned.

get body color and then put ceramic coating on them. less scratches.

 

[dano0726]

Steffen707 // 5JeepsAZ -- take a look at Blondie's picture in my avatar/Garage...

That was the day I "DIY-painted" my fender flares with tintable MonstaLiner...I think I used a full gallon on all 4 fender flares.

 

[steffen707]

Steffen707 // 5JeepsAZ -- take a look at Blondie's picture in my avatar/Garage...

That was the day I "DIY-painted" my fender flares with tintable MonstaLiner...I think I used a full gallon on all 4 fender flares.

OHHH, I thought you painted it black, not a matching color. If I get a Gladiator, I might do the same, but in black.

 

[lookitsadam]

Steffen707 // 5JeepsAZ -- take a look at Blondie's picture in my avatar/Garage...

That was the day I "DIY-painted" my fender flares with tintable MonstaLiner...I think I used a full gallon on all 4 fender flares.

Are your fenders rough like bedliner or smooth like factory color matched flares would be?

When I get a Gladiator I'm definitely getting body color flares. Wasn't a huge fan of them on the JK but with the JL design and black accent strip it looks good. Still undecided if I'll go color matched top or not though.

 

[5JeepsAz]

OHHH, I thought you painted it black, not a matching color. If I get a Gladiator, I might do the same, but in black.

dano That is Nice. Got me thinking. About the back and sides of the top. A black roof, white all the way down. How long it take you? You an expert with the paint gun?

 

[dano0726]

MonstaLiner is a type of rough bedliner that comes in black, but can be cheaply tinted to color match — that is what I did for my Sahara Tan...

I first removed all flares, sanded them down some and then rolled on the coating and then reinstalled (everything in one day)

 

[avc8130]

My 2016 JKU fender flares still look fine. I do park in a garage, but it's outside all day long at work.

 

[steffen707]

My 2016 JKU fender flares still look fine. I do park in a garage, but it's outside all day long at work.

I'll probably go black fenders, ceramic coat em, and if they look crappy years from now then I'll bedliner them.

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