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02-19-2011, 06:20 PM
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02-26-2011, 12:08 PM
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When I chopped them my steps were:
-mask off cutting line
-jig saw along cutting line
-angle grinder to straighten and smooth all edges
-score all edges with razor blade
-reinstall
Like I said, I chopped them in August. This winter I Herculined them though...did that when I did my crusher corner install, LOVE the way they look now (plus I don't have to worry about them looking dull anymore, WOOO!
) I Herculined everything at the same time and that's the end result!SIDE NOTE: You Sahara guys, I admire you all! I have NO issues WHATSOEVER drilling holes, cutting holes, sawing off sheet-metal, cutting plastics, you name it...I don't care! BUT, when it comes to trimming painted plastic fender flares, I give you guys TONS of CREDIT!
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02-26-2011, 02:51 PM
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JKSTELL, I was thinking of bedlining my fenders but am afraid the paint will crack and peel off over time. Are you concerned this will happen?
02-26-2011, 04:23 PM
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Herculiner, just like 'over-the-counter' spray bedliner paints, is easily touched up when needed. SO FAR, there's not even a single sign of this happening, and they've been lined for a little over 2 months now (before Christmas) and everything is solid. I'll admit, I was a little hesitant at first about coating semi-flexible plastic, but with some research I did I found that so long as you prep the plastic good (as simple as scuffing and acetone-ing the ballz out of it), you'll be okay. That's what I did, and I run a lot of highway miles at 70, 75mph. Without the fender supports below, they flop around some - like doggie ears, lol (the fronts at least). But like I said, so far, no signs of cracking or peeling - YET. We'll see how it goes, and if need be, they'll get touched up...I'm cool with that
I'd do it man...go for it!
02-27-2011, 03:30 PM
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renpia, I'm actually not concerned if it cracks and peels, lol.
Herculiner, just like 'over-the-counter' spray bedliner paints, is easily touched up when needed. SO FAR, there's not even a single sign of this happening, and they've been lined for a little over 2 months now (before Christmas) and everything is solid. I'll admit, I was a little hesitant at first about coating semi-flexible plastic, but with some research I did I found that so long as you prep the plastic good (as simple as scuffing and acetone-ing the ballz out of it), you'll be okay. That's what I did, and I run a lot of highway miles at 70, 75mph. Without the fender supports below, they flop around some - like doggie ears, lol (the fronts at least). But like I said, so far, no signs of cracking or peeling - YET. We'll see how it goes, and if need be, they'll get touched up...I'm cool with that
I'd do it man...go for it!
Herculiner, just like 'over-the-counter' spray bedliner paints, is easily touched up when needed. SO FAR, there's not even a single sign of this happening, and they've been lined for a little over 2 months now (before Christmas) and everything is solid. I'll admit, I was a little hesitant at first about coating semi-flexible plastic, but with some research I did I found that so long as you prep the plastic good (as simple as scuffing and acetone-ing the ballz out of it), you'll be okay. That's what I did, and I run a lot of highway miles at 70, 75mph. Without the fender supports below, they flop around some - like doggie ears, lol (the fronts at least). But like I said, so far, no signs of cracking or peeling - YET. We'll see how it goes, and if need be, they'll get touched up...I'm cool with that
I'd do it man...go for it!
02-27-2011, 05:41 PM
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Yea, acetone is your friend with most painting final prep! It removes all oil (including from hands/fingers) and removes any remaining residue, too.
I forgot to mention before that I totally agree with the fact of saving $500 on aftermarket fender flares )or should I say the LACK of buying them, lol). That vid was awesome, too...must have been a dozen JKs goin' under the knife! Good stuff...
I forgot to mention before that I totally agree with the fact of saving $500 on aftermarket fender flares )or should I say the LACK of buying them, lol). That vid was awesome, too...must have been a dozen JKs goin' under the knife! Good stuff...
02-27-2011, 07:13 PM
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