Oxidized Flares?

[ramphonic]

ive also heard that if I run a butane torch over the plastic it will return the factory look

has anyone heard of something like this?

[farmboy]

I really like the Gold Class Trim Detailer. The truck I use it on is new, but it seems to last. It takes wax residue off well. It is a gel form and only costs about 4 dollars a bottle if you can find it. I picked it up from Napa on special order.

[Tecumseh TJ]

I have heard of the torch thing to bring the color back in the flares, but I've heard of it being very difficult to get the color even. Those industrial heat guns have been tried too. The color will fade again though, just like before. Eventually, from heating and reheating, they will become more and more brittle. I figured painting them again would be a little easier if a touch-up is needed, and a more consistent color. I didn't take them off to paint them, I just masked around them and hit them with 4 light coats, about 20 minutes apart.

Here's pics of my flares close up. The second one is where all the rock chips are, on the front side of the rear flare. Some of the specks on the first one are lint from wiping the rain off.





Good Luck,

Glen

[ramphonic]

did you say this is after two years
i wonder what it would look like if you coated them again(would you still see the chips?)

[ramphonic]

heres a pic of one of the flares( sorry about the crappy camera phone pic)
i think once i can get the crappy coating off of them they will look better

update couldnt get the pic on the post

[ramphonic]

i think i got it this time

the lines are where ive tried to see whats on it with my fingernail

[ramphonic]

so i went to get my flares painted at the bodyshop my work uses and they will paint them but no guarantees that it will last

what do you think?

Im getting it done at a good price 150 for the set if I pull them off
I have no issues with the quality of there work but I just dont know aboout the no guarantee thing

[Brian Catalano]

The key to getting a good flare paint-job is to make sure they use the correct flex and adhesion promoters. The plastic flares do flex to a degree and the paint will get destroyed if it can't flex along with it.

Most some real pics when you get them back!

Brian

[ramphonic]

so should I worry about the no guarantee?

[Brian Catalano]

Yeah, you should worry... especially if they have little experience painting abs plastic or fiberglass.

See out a reputable shop, pay a little more, and get some peace of mind.

Brian

[ramphonic]

These guys are a very reputable they take care of all the dealerships stuff
I trust them and I dont trust too many people

[Brian Catalano]

These guys are a very reputable they take care of all the dealerships stuff

1) They don't sound reputable because they won't stand behind their work.

2) Dealerships are the the least reputable people on the face of the planet. When dealers repair paint defects, they want it done cheaply and quickly... not two things I associate with quality work.

Do you what you're going to do... but please post pics of the finished work, and 6 months from now too.

The club I belong to... I've been to meets where there were over 50 Tacomas in attendance. So I've pretty much seen it all and am a technical resource for people on their Tacomas. I've seen what happens when a shop paints a Tacoma flare for the first time. 8-)

Brian

[ramphonic]

which club is that?
believe me if I had no issues it would be already done



I might try to clean the white stuff off again, I dont know what to do, nothings working good for me

[Brian Catalano]

which club is that?

You have a login there... http://www.ttora.com .

The Socal chapter used to be a LOT more active than it is now.

Brian

[ramphonic]

ya dont hang there to much anymore
not really into the beat the hell out of your truck thing
this place and customtacos are more my speed