Looking to compare sheen on the black exterior parts, specifically fenders. I know Landau Black is suggested with the SEM low luster varnish but I don’t recall there being that glossy of a look. Thanks!
Does anyone have pictures of your 03/04/05 TJ when it was brand new and just rolled off the lot?
- Thread starter wborisenok
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I'd have to look when home, but is doubtful. Mine were/are grey... but the sheen on them was very much similar to what the current jeeps have on their plastics.
Nashvillwill
Member
Have you tried treating the plastics before you go to the extreme step of repainting? Try some 303 protectant. IMO, it does a good job of bringing the color back without repainting. No, it doesn’t last forever, but it’s part of a regular wash cycle. To me, it looks much more natural that anything paint can do. I’ve repainted fenders before and it was my experience that it doesn’t last and will need to be redone in time. A quick wipe with a restoring liquid is much simpler than a removal and respray.
OP
Yes, I’ve done the 303 but these babies are very sun faded. They’re already removed
Yes, I’ve done the 303 but these babies are very sun faded. They’re already removed
What color is your Jeep? If it's Khaki (like mine in profile pic) It might have the grey flares, which look like severely faded black flares...
OP
Yeah it’s khaki — but mine didn’t come with gray flares. They were definitely black
Yes, I’ve done the 303 but these babies are very sun faded. They’re already removed
Time to replace them.
This stuff worked great on a pair of faded black mirror I picked up fo half doors. It doesn't leave any greasy or slippery film on the plastic either.
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Stock black flares have no shine to them.
p.s. One of my khaki Jeeps had khaki factory flares. Still no shine.
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OP
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Exactly as I pictured them; black matte. I’ll try to find the picture of the landau black with the low luster sheen, I think you’ll agree it’s a little shiny
RubiconRic
TJ Enthusiast
Is the SEM you're referring to? It's the one I have bookmarked if I ever get around to repainting my flares.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000EM019O/?tag=wranglerorg-20
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000EM019O/?tag=wranglerorg-20
OP
Yes; but I am 99% certain the guys here have confirmed Landau Black is the perfect match to exterior stock black. Just in case that’s what you were looking to achieve!
OP
Here’s the landau black with low luster varnish. I still recall mine being more matte from the factory
SPECWAR
TJ Enthusiast
RubiconRic
TJ Enthusiast
joniki
TJ Enthusiast
A detailer turned me onto a product called Car Brite Bumper Kote. These are the before and after pics of my 96.
