Durability of factory painted fenders and Freedom top

[HealthRebel]

I have a question about the durability/quality of the factory painted fenders and Freedom top. Is the paint just as durable as the paint on the body of the Wrangler? Anyone have any issues with the factory paint peeling off? I am looking at picking up a JLUR in the next 1-2 weeks. Painted fenders and Freedom tops are options that I am looking at and/or may be forced to accept in making an "off-the-lot" purchase.

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[Jeeporama]

I've been though a solid winter filled with snow, ice, salt, and all kinds of debris. My fenders have held up well. The rear ones come with a clear plastic installed. In these dirty shots, you can see them. My top is not painted though, so I can't comment on how durable that paint would be.

 

[18BlackJLRU]

I can’t comment on the Feedom top as mine is not painted... I never had any issue with my factory painted fenders on my JK nor on my JL.

 

[robaw]

Hard for me to speak on longevity as I only have 5k miles on mine, but painted fenders and hard top/freedom hard panels are flawless so far. I did however just take the hard top off and won't put it back on until maybe October or November.

 

[Trauma PA]

Curious as to how the non-painted black fender flares are holding up over time?
Do they scratch easily?
Have they faded from the sun?
My JL has the painted fender flares and they seem to be holding up well.
I'm thinking about ordering a JT and maybe just going with the non-painted black plastic ones this time.
Any opinions welcome and appreciated.

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