Recommended product to restore black trim and fender flares

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My wife drives a 2010 Wrangler Islander and I am hoping to restore the black (now dull gray) fenders and trim. Can anyone recommend a product that will last the longest? thanks and Happy Holidays all
 
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I just did a facelift on our '03 TJ. I had done this to the speaker pods last year and had debated using it on the 'exterior' plastic. I was concerned that it would peel, flake, fade, and generally look worse than before I did anything & that was holding me back.
But a year + into the rework on the usually exposed speaker pods convinced me to give it a try...

Believe it or not, Dupli-Color Vinyl & Fabric paint.
Spray can that you can get at your local auto parts shop.

Be sure to clean and possibly even sand and/or prime the fenders first, but a few good coats of this paint and the side steps, lower fender trim, front bumper filler, & front bumperettes all look NEW.

I'm even thinking about a coat or two on the mirrors now.
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I've tried most of the products mentioned in this thread and still not happy with the results 🙃 I want to remove and paint, but am afraid of breaking off the clips holding the fender (rear) on. Is there a safe way off removing them or will I have to buy new? I've got a clip remover. The plastic clips appear to be brittle

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Acxman said:
I haven’t found anything that lasts !
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Nothing can ‘restore’ the original color except new plastic, but I found a textured, black, spray paint at Home Depot that I used on the TJ splash guards, front bumper, running boards, etc. as well as several accessories/parts on my Harley and I’ve been very impressed with the way it retains the dark color and the adherence to both metal and plastic.
 
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WestCoastDan said:
Nothing can ‘restore’ the original color except new plastic, but I found a textured, black, spray paint at Home Depot that I used on the TJ splash guards, front bumper, running boards, etc. as well as several accessories/parts on my Harley and I’ve been very impressed with the way it retains the dark color and the adherence to both metal and plastic.
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Can you post a link to the exact product you used please?
 
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WestCoastDan said:
Yes, it's our '03.
I found the end caps (front & rear) on ebay about 8-9 years ago.
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Thanks, I like those. I removed the OEM ends, but didn’t like the look so put them back on. Now they both are bent, dented etc. from rocks. Looking for a way to close off the ends.
 
Dlcain said:
I've tried most of the products mentioned in this thread and still not happy with the results 🙃 I want to remove and paint, but am afraid of breaking off the clips holding the fender (rear) on. Is there a safe way off removing them or will I have to buy new? I've got a clip remover. The plastic clips appear to be brittle

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https://www.amazon.com/Rexka-Moulding-68039280-AA-Wrangler-Unlimited/dp/B078RPDD2W/?tag=jkforum-20

$6.99 on Amazon for 25 pieces.
 
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