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Old 09-02-2015, 06:34 PM
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Default Wheel trim/arches

Is there a solution for sun baked and or worn looking wheel trim, aside from replacement?
A friend said sand down and use vinyl spray paint.
What has anyone else done for this?
Thanks.
 
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Old 09-02-2015, 06:37 PM
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I used Forever Black
Amazon.com: Forever Black Bumper & Trim Dye Kit: Automotive Amazon.com: Forever Black Bumper & Trim Dye Kit: Automotive
about 4 years ago, and they are just now starting to fade again. I am definitely going to sand them down before I treat them again as they seem to get rougher with age.
 
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Old 09-02-2015, 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by lordmorpheus
I used Forever Black Amazon.com: Forever Black Bumper & Trim Dye Kit: Automotive
about 4 years ago, and they are just now starting to fade again. I am definitely going to sand them down before I treat them again as they seem to get rougher with age.
Okay! That sounds like exactly what I need... thanks!
 
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Old 09-02-2015, 11:12 PM
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I'm about to try and plastic-dip mine. I'll let you know if it works.
 
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Old 09-02-2015, 11:57 PM
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You mean the black plastic trim on the fenders?

You could remove them.
 
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Old 09-03-2015, 07:42 AM
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Originally Posted by dr. mordo
You mean the black plastic trim on the fenders?

You could remove them.
Remove them altogether?
Then what?
 
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Old 09-03-2015, 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by 3rd disco
Remove them altogether?
Then what?
Go fender flare less...
 
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Old 09-03-2015, 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by dgi 07
Go fender flare less...
Exactly. In my post there's a link to a pic of a truck with all that plastic removed. It looks great IMO.
 
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Old 09-03-2015, 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by dgi 07
Go fender flare less...
Ok yours looks great, my truck is silver, unsure it'll look good... Plus they'll be noticeably missing. I'm gonna try that trim dye (1st reply) and take some before and after shots.
 
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Old 09-03-2015, 07:39 PM
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I took mine off carefully, sanded each down with 100 grit then with 300 grit.

Put some back textured 3m automotive spary, then 3 coats of black semi matt black paint.

Looks Great.

Highly unrecommended. What a pain in the ****!
 


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