Good post! I was going to refinish mine so i took them off the truck to do the prep work. I ended up liking the no-flare look so i left them off.

 

thanks for the inspiration, Cam. i made a trip to the depot this morn to pick up the exact paint you used.

some notes for those yet to do this (this may apply to my vehicle only or may not); most of the flares have a gap between them and the body panels to allow for the masking tape to slip in between for a solid covering without having to try to match it up exactly to the edge of the flare.

Cam nailed it about the sanding. even if you think you're done, keep going. i have a couple of areas where i didn't quite get it enough and the fresh coats of paint show these pitted areas. nothing extremely irritating, but since you're taking the time/effort to do the job do it thoroughly so you'll be satisfied.

don't worry if you get a slight amount of overspray on something. a bit of wax / rubbing compound will take it right off.

thanks again, Cam!

Brian

 

Glad it worked out for you Brian. You're absolutely right about the small gaps between the arches. They make the taping a much easier job.

Thanks for adding your input, the more the better!

 

I taped first and than sanded with 200 grit to get the large pitting out and than finished with a 400 grit to smooth it out. Primered with a black automotive primer and than shot 4 coats of bumper paint. I tried satin, semi-gloss and flat and didn't like any of them so I got the bumper cover paint that I did my brush guard with and I think it turned out awesome. What do you think?

 

That looks friggin' great, brand new!!! I used Krylon for plastics (satin finish I think, I like it but it is a little on the glossy side) Post the brand of that bumper paint so we can copy you!

....I'll add that a little Simple Green on a rag works well to remove over-spray if you get to it quickly.

 

Looks awesome man! Like yellow said, they look new. Great job.

 

Thanks guys,
The primer is Rust-Oleum sandable primer (black) and the paint is Dupli-Color Bumper Coating. Purchased both from Auto Zone. Have fun!

 

Wow, that looks crazy good! Definitely doing this on my new 03 DII when after I get the intake manifolds fixed.

Mucho gracias!!

 

Guys, I'm going to add some of the alternate paints you all have listed to the original post. Thanks for all the extra input and pics!

 

I am so going to do this after I do the headliner and before I take a clay bar to my paint. My truck is going to look brand damn new. I frigging love you people.