Removing scuff on fender flare

Not sure what even caused it. Just noticed it. No other damage so not sure I was hit by a car. Only thing I'm thinking is when I was pulling in the driveway at night I bumped the garbage cans.

Either way any thing that can fix? Was thinking heat gun.

 

Matted plastic I feel would be hard to repair. The texture would never be the same. Unlike painted when you could just smooth it out then prime and paint. You might just want to see how much another fender would run for.

 

If mine ever get bad or weathered looking enough, my plan is to sand them down and black plasti-dip them.

 

That might be the only option for any kind of aesthetic repair for this kind of material.

 

A good cutting compound and wax might do the trick, scuff doesn't look that bad.

Dealer around me wants 300$ for one fender and 75$ to paint.
Keep in mind im in canada.

 

Probably ridiculously overpriced

 

Erk, yea I get it. I too would be bothered by this. Good luck man, it doesn't look bad though. Chicks did body damage?

 

As am i. I might try the heat gun then save if I fuck it up.

Might try and if I mess up I know how much it is.

Might try a compound when I get home

 

If it was from trail I wouldn't care.


I'll see if I can buff it a little. Might just live with it.

 

It's just black plastic, you won't be able to "fix" it. Just cover it up with some kind of dressing like armor all or something.

 

Seems reasonable to me? $121

Part #7587204900 (driver front)

http://parts.toyotaofdallas.com/oem...0YWNvbWEmeT0yMDE2JnQ9c3ImZT0yLTdsLWw0LWdhcw==

 

Wonder if the clips are included or if reusable?

 

Ya I'm in Canada. It's likely more here

 

Eh?!

 

Just to be less noticable would be great

 

No, it's just the flare. Clips are sold separately but if you don't break them removing the original one you can reuse them

 

It's not a boot to buy parts here

 

You will also need to get the adhesive gaskets that go with the flair. Chances are you will screw up a couple of the clips.
I replaced a flair recently. A tree got too close to the flair.

 

Darn trees always moving closer to vehicles.

 

cover it in mud and enjoy your truck!