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The cowl panel on our 2020 JLUW has faded to an unappealing shade of grey, does anyone know if there are replacements that will hold up to the outside world?
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Jeep Wrangler JL Cowl panel replacement? 818d1W3z52L
 
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Haven't tried that yet but I've tried a several others, they all look good for a while but don't last.
Was there ever a painted version of the cowl panel?
 

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OOOOOH, that might be exactly what we need. Maybe a little carbon fiber treatment
 

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Cheaper than distinction applied. The color matches perfectly, or at least it did for my sting grey JLU. I've ordered some in Sarge Green and will be paint matching my dash at some point in the near future. $60 for the paint and clear coat.
 

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They do require substantial up keep. Mine was still looking okay after a good clean up and some Maguires treatment.

But, I was at that the great Smoky mountain jeep invasion and saw this and said screw it. Adds a little touch of class and no more fading.

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You can use ceramic coatings like Ammo frame kit or G techniq trim restore and it will look good as new and last for a couple years
Washing and cleaning a vehicle sure has gone high tech, I'm from the bucket of dish soap then drive real fast till it's dry
 
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You can use ceramic coatings like Ammo frame kit or G techniq trim restore and it will look good as new and last for a couple years
I used the cerakote trim restore on a faded fender and all it did was make it a glossy gray/white. DO NOT RECOMMEND
 

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I took mine off gave it a good wipe down with alcohol and painted with rust-o-leum Truck bedliner in a can and UV Clear coated it after. cost like 20 bucks and a couple hours to do. been good for 2 years so far without fading.
 

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I used the cerakote trim restore on a faded fender and all it did was make it a glossy gray/white. DO NOT RECOMMEND
I did not say that brand, I used Ammo's stuff and now my fenders and bumpers look brand new.

This is the stuff I have used
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