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Faded fender flares...beyond repair?

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by it's in coma, Sep 27, 2015.

  1. Sep 27, 2015 at 4:28 PM
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    it's in coma

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    Are there any products that could bring these back to life? Or, is repainting them the only option?
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  2. Sep 27, 2015 at 4:41 PM
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    apocalyptictaco

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    Id just paint them black
     
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  3. Sep 27, 2015 at 5:26 PM
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    Looks like clear coat failure. Will need to repaint to fix.
     
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  4. Sep 27, 2015 at 6:29 PM
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    Yup......just did mine....

    Before


    After
     
    Warputer, Sep 27, 2015
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    T4RFTMFW and Crom like this.
  5. Sep 28, 2015 at 10:08 AM
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    Ok, my right side flares have started doing the same thing (07' super white) The dealer that I have been going to says the super white trucks are not clear coated, single stage paint. But to me it looks like clear coat failing
     
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  6. Sep 28, 2015 at 10:09 AM
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    How often do you wax your truck and does it stay outside most of the time?
     
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  7. Sep 28, 2015 at 10:23 PM
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    Wax it twice a year. Before summer and before winter. And yes stays outside. I am in SoCal.
     
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  8. Sep 28, 2015 at 10:53 PM
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    There is clear coat mixed in with the paint.
     
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  9. Aug 5, 2017 at 11:46 AM
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    Buckaroo1993 Who?? ME??

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    I know this is an old thread but can you tell me what you used to repaint?
     
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  10. Aug 8, 2017 at 8:00 AM
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    Just the basic indoor/outdoor Krylon that Walmart sells. I have since then redone the gloss black with flat. The gloss scuffs up way too easily.
     
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