Fender Flare Coating

[slick621]

Hey, my name is Travis and I'm new to this forum. I have a question about the fender flares on my 1996 FZJ80. I had a small run in my driveway of all places and ended up breaking my rear PS fender flare. I ordered a new one from my Toyota dealer and it came in as the standard black plastic. All my other flares and rocker panels are covered in a gray plastic type covering and I was wondering if anyone knew what this was and where I could get some. Thanks for the help and I will include some pictures if I can figure out how to post them.

 

[e9999]

welcome to the forum!

yup, these things can be painted. Not sure what kinda of paint, but a body shop guy I talked to sounded like this was not unusual at all. Had also assumed this finish was built in the flare. Looks very soft.

 

[perk]

Welcome to the board Travis. You'll find this a great place for all ?'s big and small. I recently broke one of my flares. I only damaged the plastic fasteners on the inside of the flare, so I'm going to attempt to fix with epoxy. How much did dealer charge you for a replacement?

 

[perk]

oh yah...include a signature with vehicle description on your profile. I'm not sure this info is needed for your current issue, but it likely will be needed for others.

 

[reffug]

Oh yaa, welcome.

 

[dclee]

Actually vehicle year matters on this question. 1991-1994 had fiberglass flares, which crack but don't give much. 1995-1997 had plastic flares, which bend before ripping. Those require a good flex agent in the paint, I would assume.

 

[NorCalDoug]

When you order them, they come unpaninted. This is what I suspect you received -- an unpainted flare. Find a body shop to color match for you and you shoudl be ready to roll.

 

[slick621]

thanks Norcaldoug that is what i figured. and Perk, the dealer charged me about $100 for the flare and all the hardware. i know that seems like alot but i just cant stand the unfinished look it has right now with only 3 flares

 

[perk]

thanks Norcaldoug that is what i figured. and Perk, the dealer charged me about $100 for the flare and all the hardware. i know that seems like alot but i just cant stand the unfinished look it has right now with only 3 flares

I know what you mean, I couldn't live with that...I love her too much
I'm just glad I'll be able to get away with repairing my broken flare with a little epoxy on the fasteners.