At 10:02 AM 7/3/02 -0400, you wrote:
>Has anyone tried to repaint a set of fender flares? Is there a special
>process involved? I'm considering getting a brand new set of flares and
>repainting them to match my Emerald Green as it is a discontinued color. I
>can get a set in Amber Fire from http://www.dodge-parts.net for $118.
>Thanks, Ken
Ken
We haven't painted fender flares but have painted the rear step bumper inserts,
rear wheel well guards and a bumper cover.
The key is to sand them really well. We wet sand with #6 grit. If you go
the base coat and clear coat route, sanding scratches will show up if
you use #4 grit. If you prime (optional), use the 'flexible' type.
We just completed painting a bumper cover using acrylic enamel
(seems to fallen out of popularity nowadays but does a great job,
doesn't show sanding scratches even with #4 and cheaper in price
than acrylic lacquer).
HTH
Bob
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