Don’t remove the Mylar off the Fender Flares

[usmcss]

I thought they were just there for travel protection when they were being transported on the trailer. I removed them. Didn’t realize how bad the front tires throw up road debris. I have two chips now.

Wish I never took them off. Csn you purchase these to fit the flares?

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[Tunesoul]

I thought they were just there for travel protection when they were being transported on the trailer. I removed them. Didn’t realize how bad the front tires throw up road debris. I have two chips now.

Wish I never took them off. Csn you purchase these to fit the flares?

Buy some 3m automotive protective film on Amazon and just cut a piece to size and apply it to the area. It's super easy to apply and super durable!

 

[usmcss]

Buy some 3m automotive protective film on Amazon and just cut a piece to size and apply it to the area. It's super easy to apply and super durable!

Thanks a lot Tunesoul!!!

 

[Tunesoul]

Thanks a lot Tunesoul!!!

You're welcome my friend.

 

[My#8andlast]

I thought they were just there for travel protection when they were being transported on the trailer. I removed them. Didn’t realize how bad the front tires throw up road debris. I have two chips now.

Wish I never took them off. Csn you purchase these to fit the flares?

Thanks, was wondering the same thing. I was considering taking them off because dirt collects around the edges of it.

 

[RIP11]

does the film actually prevent rock chips?

 

[usmcss]

does the film actually prevent rock chips?

It’s definitely better than the rock hitting the paint without it.

 

[Tunesoul]

does the film actually prevent rock chips?

Yes it does, it's similar to a 3M Clear Armor. It might even be made by 3M. It definitely prevents some rock chips.

 

[Dynomite1371]

I'm going to get some or have it done because my drivers side lower corners are coming up.

 

[szobell]

I'm going to get some or have it done because my drivers side lower corners are coming up.

Mine was peeling as well - so I just had all 4 fenders completely covered with 30mil Clear Bra. I also had them cover the fronts of the hinges after seeing the chips on the [Banned Site] video after they did some dirt road running.

 

[Dynomite1371]

Mine was peeling as well - so I just had all 4 fenders completely covered with 30mil Clear Bra. I also had them cover the fronts of the hinges after seeing the chips on the [Banned Site] video after they did some dirt road running.

You mind telling how much that work cost? I think that's exactly what I would get done. How's it look? Is it obvious? Is there coating on the front fenders from the factory as well?

 

[szobell]

You mind telling how much that work cost? I think that's exactly what I would get done. How's it look? Is it obvious? Is there coating on the front fenders from the factory as well?

You cannot even tell it is there unless you look for the seams by the edges. I did the front grill, hood, around the windshield (based on the chips I have on my ‘09 JKUR with 100k miles)

I’d send a picture now but it is dark. I’ll post one tomorrow if you’d like.

The cost for all 4 fenders was around $200, all the clear-bra work was ~$1,700. They dismantled the rubi hood parts to lay it down clean. You cannot tell it is there. Until a rock hits and you just smile.

 

[Dynomite1371]

Thanks!

 

[$uicide$hift]

It appears as this protection film may only be applied to the Rubicons. I bought a Sahara and there is no film on the back fenders.

My thinking is possibly due to the smaller tires and the running boards. I don't think rocks and road debris will be an issue as it is first deflected by the running boards.

 

[R 3]

Along with the pre cut paint protection film we make for the door hinges we will be making pre cut ppf for rear flares along with a lot of other parts to protect from rock chips!

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