Finally took the time to refurbish my fender flares, basically dove into it by pulling one off in the morning so that there was now no turning back.

It quite simply sucked to do, only because the adhesive Land Rover used to put them on with was a pain to remove fully, both from the truck and from the fender flares themselves. None the less, it was still worth it. Looks much better and they're also nice and smooth, rather than so abrasive they would try and tear towels apart that even looked at them the wrong way.

The only real materials needed are good adhesive remover, such as something made by 3M, all are not created equal. Sandpaper aggressive enough to smooth the flares out (Varies depending on condition of flares), and a more fine grit to finish off with to give it a proper look. Also, the best thing to use for coating is Duplicolor's bumper coat.




You're also going to want to finish off using 3M double sided tape to refit the flares. This isn't something you want to cheap out on by purchasing a lesser brand.


Removing-


What My Disco Looks Like With No Flares If I Decided To Leave It That Way-



Fender Flares After Adhesive Removal-


Fender Flares After New Adhesive Installed-


Reinstalled New(looking) Fender Flares-

 

lookin clean......good job

 

i really like the look with them off! but I also like it with them on! lol Awesome thanks!

 

Just put them on one side. Then you can just look at whichever side makes you happiest that day.

 

Lol, exactly the same way I feel.

I had a hard time deciding, once they were removed, if I really wanted them back on.

 

Wolf, what did you use to put your Hi-Lift on your SD rack with?

 

Street Wolf,
What are you using to attach your shovel to your rack. I need a solution for a trip in July and am interested in what you've done.

I personally like the naked fender look - a little more old school - but was side swiped recently and the flares kept me from getting any real body damage. Without them, I would have been looking at an expensive fix. Body damage just isn't the same if you didn't get it on a trail.

Best,
Dave

 

Nice.....I need to do mine....its on my list.

 

Spike- "Pipe repair clamps", get them at Lowe's, Home Depot, and probably any other smaller store of the same kind. Just coat them so the are not ridiculously shiny anymore and call it good.




Hunter- The shovel is a combination of the same thing, use the pipe repair clamps to hold onto the rack, and then mount "Quick Fist" holders to the pipe clamps.

 

Sweet Wolf, sweet!!
Now one more question, what are you using on your bumper for the bush cables?
I see something there, no bush cable, but there is a attachment for it.
Do you use the same thing on the rack?
It looks like a antenna mount.