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Faded factory fender flares - anyone have a good remedy?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by '02TRD, Dec 28, 2010.

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  1. Sep 4, 2012 at 7:00 AM
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    Gonna repaint mine in the next week or so I'll show pics of the finished product.
     
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    Believe it or not, peanut oil works great. It is a bit greasy at first but lasts at least a month if not longer.
     
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    My truck is black so I went with the flat black. So I can't vouch for how well colored spray paint works. (I'm trying to find my before and after pics, you may have to settle for just "after". sorry

    As far as flexing and the durability, they seem to be holding up with no problems. I am not one to "abuse" my truck regardless, but so far, no complaints with the rattle can.

    It was also nice taking the flares completely off instead of taping around them. It's a great time to clean the years and years of dirt off and put a layor of wax on the area before you reinstall them. (2 cents)
     
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    This is a super late reply, but in case anyone needs an idea, try a hair dryer or heat gun
     
    Bigocto, Apr 15, 2019
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    Doesn't last that long.
     
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    Article Link: What's that fog? It could be your dashboard cooking

    https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2006-sep-20-hy-wheels20-story.html

    If you use paint that fuses with the plastic material, it won't be bothered by plasticizer vaporizing. I've found Krylon Fusion to work well on automotive plastics.
     
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    Eastwood Plastic Resurfacer is phenomenal. It brings all plastics back to their original appearance.
     
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