Fenders fading already - less than a year!

[RiverMtnBeach]

Anyone have luck with warranty fix on faded fenders? Less than 10K miles and year old vehicles in 2021 shouldn’t have zebra stripes already! This is so disappointing....
Hey, @JeepCares any suggestions?

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[XraytecH]

Have you tried taking a heat gun to your fenders?

 

[XraytecH]

 

[JeffInFLA]

I’ve seen some very good results with a heat gun. That said, I’m pretty diligent about applying 303 protectant on my plastic at least monthly in hopes to keep them from fading.
I’ve had good results here in the Sunshine State since getting my Gladiator in September.

 

[GOCAMPN]

I have always used some form of "plastic restore" sold at any auto parts shop. I apply it once or twice a month after washing.

 

[red/green hawk]

Checking in from NM where sun shines A LOT, plus I park outside. Been using Back to Black. Some other fellow on this forum suggested using...

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Flood-P...t-Additive-FLD4-04/100130893#product-overview

I don't think faded fenders are covered by warranty.

 

[GRAN1TE JT]

I’ve noticed the same thing happening on mine! Might get mine paint matched eventually to fix it

 

[Lateralus]

Hardly seems worth the trouble to get a new set of plastic fenders that will fade again as the old ones did.

 

[TheHime]

This is what I use every time I wash my JT no issues yet.

303 UV Protectant Spray -... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KN0UOEE?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

 

[Mac]

Just looks like some Armor all or something was on them and after rain or washing it washed off. Doubt they are faded, I have had black fenders on my last 3 Jeep’s including my JT and none of them have faded. As mentioned 303 will make them look new again.

 

[OrangeTJ]

303 is good stuff, but I have to say vaseline works pretty well, too.....and it is cheap! That said, this is why I don't really like the black fenders. They look great when they are actually black but they can get pretty chalky pretty fast and then it is just another maintenance chore.

 

[flatboycms]

I tried this "3m marine vinyl cleaner and restorer" and it is great.
Last long so that makes up for the cost. It does not streak or wash off like armor all.

https://www.amazon.com/3M-Marine-Vi...ocphy=9031536&hvtargid=pla-351740763575&psc=1

 

[NachoRuby]

Anyone have luck with warranty fix on faded fenders? Less than 10K miles and year old vehicles in 2021 shouldn’t have zebra stripes already! This is so disappointing....
Hey, @JeepCares any suggestions?

Stoners trim shine, back to black, or tonneau tonic should do the trick. 303 is great too, as others mentioned. It doesn't look faded, just in need of some conditioning

 

[MattK]

This is a battle you cannot win. They fade so all you can do is keep treating them or get some replacement painted fenders. I had bare plastic on my JK and I'll never do it again. So cheap...

 

[PeterGriffin]

First Jeep, huh?

Raptor liner. /thread!

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