CLEAN FREAKS : What do You Use to Blacken Your Fenders?
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Anyone tried spraying some clear coat paint or maybe black paint on the fenders while they are still fairly new and see if they would last longer?
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Ranger4011
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benatc1
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I painted mine with glossy black and 6 months later they are still shining, only thing is the rears have taken a bit if a beating from the winter but those are super easy to pop off and re coat
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Thegreenmachine12
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I am a clean freak about almost everything lol... I always wash and wax both the Jeeps. I respray their undercarriages at least once every six months. heck I even use tire shine :cheesy:
CaliforniaWheelin'
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Ah, thanks for comparing these side by side! I always just stand in the cleaning aisle scratching my head and wishing I knew which was best.
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Clifford33
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My son just washed my JKU. When I went out to inspect it, all the black trim was almost show-room new looking. When I asked him how he did it, he held up a little squirt bottle of blue gel. He got it from one of the neighbors' sons who details cars. He bought it off Amazon.
Nanoskin (NA-SSE128) Speedy Shine Exterior Trim, Bumper & Tire Gel (NA-SSE128)
It lists for about $25 a gallon.
It just went on today, so I have no idea about durability. I hope it lasts.
Nanoskin (NA-SSE128) Speedy Shine Exterior Trim, Bumper & Tire Gel (NA-SSE128)
It lists for about $25 a gallon.
It just went on today, so I have no idea about durability. I hope it lasts.
Ranger4011
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I haven gone through this whole thread yet but it seems like some of you are relying on these treatments to clean as well as blacken I recommend cleaning the surface well with a mild soap and water rense thourghly with water and completely dry the fender before applying any of these this will give you the best results, possible, a lot of these products are not meant to clean away the dirt too
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Sinnerjk
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Tried the heat gun looked good for a couple days now seems as though it made it worse don't waste your time
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jonathanbottoms
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Clean with soap & water, dry thoroughly, & apply Chemical Guys VRP. Makes it look better than new 
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I used detail doctor. It's basically linseed oil but lasts a long time. No real prep needed. The only problem I've found is once you start using it you are sort of committed because nothing seems to work well after you've used this product.
https://www.amazon.com/Detail-Doctor-Instant-Restorer-Ounce/dp/B00B9EQHFS
https://www.amazon.com/Detail-Doctor-Instant-Restorer-Ounce/dp/B00B9EQHFS
HighwayTrout
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Careful with linseed oil. A metal dirty rag can is an absolute must with linseed oil.
aermid
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I've also been using this; I wish it lasted longer. I think I'm gonna try some of the other stuff mentioned the next time I need to buy some.
Thanks for this thread!
--Erin
Smitty
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Solution Finish Black Trim Restorer.
It is what I've been using on many vehicles. I recommend gloves because it will stain skin and clothes. Products that don't dye the plastic, just make it look good for a short time. I get a year or two with this depending on the LSP I use if any.
It is what I've been using on many vehicles. I recommend gloves because it will stain skin and clothes. Products that don't dye the plastic, just make it look good for a short time. I get a year or two with this depending on the LSP I use if any.
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Have been obsessed with this issued. It takes time and commitment. Have narrowed it down to Black Wow and 303 once a month for me.
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CTsan
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I Plasti Dipped mine with 5 coats then 3 coats of Glossifier and they look great.
I have had it on my TJ for 2 years and they look the same as when I first sprayed them. My JK has only had it done 5 months ago but still look great.
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I have had it on my TJ for 2 years and they look the same as when I first sprayed them. My JK has only had it done 5 months ago but still look great.Sent from my XT1254 using WAYALIFE mobile app