Painted Fenders

[BR549]

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

 

[trover]

there is a special primer for plastic of course.

 

[Dirty Dog]

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

 

[BR549]

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

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Thanks, good looking rigs! So the best way is to cut the fenders off then?

 

[BR549]

there is a special primer for plastic of course.

Thanks what do you recommend?

 

[Speartip]

Thanks, good looking rigs! So the best way is to cut the fenders off then?

Welcome to the forum
DDog replaced his plastic fenders
and bumper with steel .

 

[Speartip]

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 ?

 

[BigAL07]

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

 

[Dirty Dog]

Thanks, good looking rigs! So the best way is to cut the fenders off then?

Well, no, you can just unbolt them, bin the plastic junk, and bolt on steel flares.

Your fenders, by the way, are already painted metal.

 

[BR549]

Welcome to the forum
DDog replaced his plastic fenders
and bumper with steel .

Gotcha, that makes sense thanks!

 

[BR549]

Well, no, you can just unbolt them, bin the plastic junk, and bolt on steel flares.

Your fenders, by the way, are already painted metal.

Sounds good, thanks! Looks great!

 

[BR549]

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

Thanks, how does it hold up?

 

[BigAL07]

Been on couple months still looking great

 

[BigAL07]

My 07 rubicon is still pretty much stock except for exhaust. That how I like er. That’s just my preference

 

[BR549]

My 07 rubicon is still pretty much stock except for exhaust. That how I like er. That’s just my preference

Thanks again, I wasn't familiar with SEM paint but after your post I did some research and it looks to be the way to go.

 

[BigAL07]

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

 

[BR549]

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?

 

[BigAL07]

I didn’t use. Just wash em good with soap and water

 

[BR549]

I didn’t use. Just wash em good with soap and water

Curious if you took your fenders off or painted them on the jeep?

 

[BigAL07]

Painted on the Jeep. Just tape off overspray. My Jeep is black so didn’t worry to much