Man that Jeep is glad you came along ...nice work .(My apologies up front. I posted this to my build thread and in the general forum. But have been waiting for weeks to be able to post something in this thread.)
So I got the ugly ass flares painted. And the 80's fat side steps removed (some like these. Just not my preference. I'll put some small side steps on later). Before and after pics below.
I used less than one can of SEM adhesion promoter and one can of SEM trim black. I prepped them with Dawn, then hit them with grey automotive scotch brite pads and water to get the black dye I tried to use on them off. Then wiped them down with acetone. One coat of adhesion promoter. And 3 to 4 light coats of the SEM trim black. They turned out beautiful. And being in Socal none of the fittings or nutserts were a problem. Not a single spinning bolt.
I also used aftermarket spray can nozzles. They're meant for art. But can be found on ebay for cheap. They are way better than stock spray can nozzles. Adjustable fan and it really lays the paint down on whatever your painting EVENLY. I save alot of paint with these too. As there is way less overspray. Most of it ends up on the part and not circulating through the air.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-...0001&campid=5337789113&icep_item=253074790739
I'm so happy to have these done. This was the one major thing bothering me about the Jeep since day one. Those blue/grey sun bleached flares just made the whole Jeep look like crap imho. Very happy to have it done.
Also since before pic - late model 03-06 seats, new Rampage soft top, new wheels and tires, and full doors. And about a grand in new suspension parts and mechanical repairs.
Before all of my improvements to date:
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After:
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