Painted Fenders

BR549

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New member here. I have a 2009 JKU I recently purchased and this is my first post. I wanted to see pics of restored faded fenders / bumpers that have been painted back to black. I don't believe there is a good enough solution out there on the shelf to "restore" these sun faded plastic fenders back to factory. I also don't want to repeat the rub on and buff it off process every two weeks just to have bumpers that look newish. With that said, I am thinking painting my plastic fenders a flat black and wanted to see who else has done it, how did it turn out and any tips or tricks you might recommend or regrets? Thanks in advance!

2009 JKU
Rubicon
 
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Here are some pictures of the absolute best way to fix those plastic bumpers and fender flares.

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New member here. I have a 2009 JKU I recently purchased and this is my first post. I wanted to see pics of restored faded fenders / bumpers that have been painted back to black. I don't believe there is a good enough solution out there on the shelf to "restore" these sun faded plastic fenders back to factory. I also don't want to repeat the rub on and buff it off process every two weeks just to have bumpers that look newish. With that said, I am thinking painting my plastic fenders a flat black and wanted to see who else has done it, how did it turn out and any tips or tricks you might recommend or regrets? Thanks in advance!

2009 JKU
Rubicon
Your post here reads plastic bumper .
Your avatar shows a steel front bumoer .
Or were you referring to a plastic rear
bumper ?
 
Used SEM 39103 on mine. It is a flexible bumper coat paint. Got from Amazon. Scuffed up a bit with scotch brite pad. Looks brand new
 
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My 07 rubicon is still pretty much stock except for exhaust. That how I like er. That’s just my preference
 
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Anytime brother. If you decide to go that route just remember prep is everything. I used a scotch scuff pad. Take your time and don’t be in a hurry. After I scuffed them I washed em off real good and let them dry while I drank a sixer. Tape off for overspray and let ‘em have it 🍺
 
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Anytime brother. If you decide to go that route just remember prep is everything. I used a scotch scuff pad. Take your time and don’t be in a hurry. After I scuffed them I washed em off real good and let them dry while I drank a sixer. Tape off for overspray and let ‘em have it 🍺
Sounds good, I see SEM sells a de-greaser for after the wash, any need for this step?
 
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