Caulked the Fender Gaps

[JasonInDLH]

The past couple nights I caulked the large gap between the fender and body. Here’s before:

I quite simply used a couple small picks to lightly pry the fender away so the rocks fell into the wheel well (and I thought I heard them fall to the floor).

One night I caulked a small bead and smoothed with my pinky. The next night I did the same and built up the previous bead. I didn’t tape it as I didn’t care about perfection, but it looks great IMO and NO MORE DANG ROCKS!

AFTER:

I didn’t realize how deep the front fenders were so I have a caulking tube extension on order and will do the same to the fronts.

I’ve used the same GE Advanced Silicone Caulk on my Yukon with great results as well…

And @Chocolate Thunder was skeptical of this and wanted some pics, so here you are!

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[Chocolate Thunder]

Looks like I thought it would. But if you like it, don’t worry what I think. Except for angry grilles. Everyone should hate those as much as I do.

 

[supermike]

This works too.

 

[west tex]

I used .25" rubber tubing to keep those annoying little rocks outta there.

 

[Retrograde]

Looks like I thought it would. But if you like it, don’t worry what I think. Except for angry grilles. Everyone should hate those as much as I do.

When the caulk was wet, he should've sprinkled on some glitter. That would've been cool.

 

[JasonInDLH]

Looks like I thought it would. But if you like it, don’t worry what I think. Except for angry grilles. Everyone should hate those as much as I do.

 

[navyflyer]

I used .25" rubber tubing to keep those annoying little rocks outta there.

Can you pls post a pic?

 

[west tex]

Can you pls post a pic?

Best I can do is post a link:

https://smile.amazon.com/Black-Late.../B082D7QX7T/ref=sr_1_25?dchild=1&keywords=1/4"+black+tubing&qid=1633489485&sr=8-25

 

[navyflyer]

Best I can do is post a link:

https://smile.amazon.com/Black-Latex-Rubber-Tubing-Continuous/dp/B082D7QX7T/ref=sr_1_25?dchild=1&keywords=1/4"+black+tubing&qid=1633489485&sr=8-25

Thanks. Was asking for a pic of how it looks tucked alongside your fender.

 

[Mx5red]

The past couple nights I caulked the large gap between the fender and body. Here’s before:

I quite simply used a couple small picks to lightly pry the fender away so the rocks fell into the wheel well (and I thought I heard them fall to the floor).

One night I caulked a small bead and smoothed with my pinky. The next night I did the same and built up the previous bead. I didn’t tape it as I didn’t care about perfection, but it looks great IMO and NO MORE DANG ROCKS!

AFTER:

I didn’t realize how deep the front fenders were so I have a caulking tube extension on order and will do the same to the fronts.

I’ve used the same GE Advanced Silicone Caulk on my Yukon with great results as well…

And @Chocolate Thunder was skeptical of this and wanted some pics, so here you are!

Well, people say that foam roll stuff disintegrates, so maybe this is a pretty nifty option. Just might make taking your fender off harder haha… hey, harder to rip off on a trail, too!

 

[west tex]

Thanks. Was asking for a pic of how it looks tucked alongside your fender.

I don't have a photo. It's pretty inconspicuous, and it keeps those little rocks out of the seam.

 

[Suffolklou]

I had put the welting in mine when I first got it, but the wind took it out on the interstate and I never replaced it.

 

[ReimundKrohn]

I was skeptical too - but you did a really good job; smart fix!

 

[wranglerbro]

Learn something new everyday. Keep us posted on how it holds up a year from now.

 

[Bulletbill]

Looks pretty good, I was thinking of trying this:
https://www.amazon.com/KING-FENDER-...9Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

Any one ever use it?

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