Looks great. It worked pretty well on mine too. Another little tip is to use like an 8 inch stainless steel putty knife to slide behind the flares to protect the paint from the heat.
Well, the jeep was totaled around a year after making this (not my jeep)! It was holding up well, but I would think the process would need to be repeated maybe every other year if the vehicle stays in the sun 24/7 as this one did.
Cerakote also makes a ceramic trim restore kit that actually works and holds up really well. It worked great on my JK. The key is cleaning them good with a pressure washer. Use the self car wash if you don't have one at home.
aerospace 101 probably be a better place? but I don't know New world order I was thinking maybe even that aftermarket shop or local junk yards or possibly dealer for replace all the melted plastic I ain't all in yet without testing personally. 303??
I tried this, as I've seen it discussed alot. Didnt work well. Looked uneven and splotchy as a mofo.. AND took about 20 min to do about half the front bumper. (Mine are much grayer that yours). I. Bout to paint them if it ever gets warmer out. :/
Yeah ! I tried it myself with a blowtorch and it’s getting awesome, just like new ones. Tomorrow under a better light I’ll check it out and make final finishing. A tip: while the plastic is hot, care must be taken to not scratch undesired marks on it.
Hi, pal. I don’t have a heatblower like you, but I have a blowtorch used for cooking. I have a ‘11 JK like you and maybe in low heat I’ll have the same result. What do you think ?
I have seen a video of someone doing it with a torch (attached to a propane tank) in the past and I think it seemed both easier and to have more even results. I think it might be worth a shot for sure, as long as your careful!
Hey do yourself a Big Favor and don’t try this so called trick !!!! It will make things way worse in the long run. Plastic is made from petroleum base product . When you use a blow torch , or a heat gun , what you are doing is bringing what oils are left in the plastic to the surface which is the shine black coming back , but soon the oil will be dried up and gone by the UV rays from the sun . This will eventually ruin the plastic all together from severely dried piece and will crack every where and be extreamly brital. Just saying , use a petroleum based product . I use linseed oil , and not only does it look better than what that heat gun so called trick did , it will last longer and it will help protect the plastic .
This is probably a terrible question. But would something like this work on the hood accents? I have a white hood with black accents, and I'm not sure if it's vinyl or some type of paint.
So how much did your new fender flares cost ??? This is not the way to restore any plastic parts on any car ! It brings what ever oil is left in said piece of plastic to where it will look even worse than when you started ! I use linseed oil , works great and protects the plastic and lasts a lot longer . Never use armor all !
Before you even get started do yourself a favor and go buy a bottle of Repel mosquito spray, pump style, spray and wipe. One bottle will do all,four fender, front and rear bumper and headlights. Headlights may take a second spray and wipe if they are really fogged. Might as well pick up a second bottle for your tires.
Hey little man! Thank you for this great lesson. I bought repalcement fender flares, but discovered it's almost impossible to remove the mounting screws, let alone replace them despite trying and trying. So, found your video. Tried it! The trick is using a hot heat gun, using a tight, circular motion, and moving forward as the plastic starts to heat. I'm blown away with the results. I heat treated all components "thermal plastic" on the 1997 Jeep Wrangler. It looks great and saved a ton of money. Many thanks!
Yes it works with bumpers! I have done 2 front bumpers and one rear and they looked good for a little over 2 years before fading again! Just be sure to take your time👍🏼
I’m an original owner of a 1997 Jeep TJ Sport. I say again..”original owner”. The reason I emphasize this, I can’t help but wonder why JK and JL owners are already dealing with this. At the time of this comment….my Flame Red TJ, is just a few months over a quarter century old. Aside from the eight years in Rhode Island, where she had an enclosed garage space, she has always been kept outside….all year long….and for the past 12 years, we’ve lived in western Massachusetts. So she is exposed to both tough, sunny summers and rough, cold winters!. I’ve been meticulous of her maintenance, and using high quality waxes and polishes. Yep….still has flawless original paint! It is only the past four years that I’ve seen extensive “gray fenders”…so I can’t help but wonder if Jeeps today may be equipped with cheaper plastic fenders. My neighbor, has a relatively new four door JK….garage kept….and already I can see graying in his trim! Sad, MOPAR - Chrysler - or whoever, and shame on you if you ARE indeed cutting costs by producing cheaper fenders!! BTW, I like that unique blue of your ride, amigo….while I am partial to the smaller Wranglers, yours certainly is a nice looking Jeep! Wishing you as many miles with smiles as I have fortunately experienced!
After heat-gun turns gray black, wipe with a rag wet with transmission fluid to restore missing oils in plastic. One week later my bumper is still nice and black. With Armor All, etc, the gray came back right away.
You need to put a UV protector on it regularly to maintain it... Mike @ Sweet Project Cars recommends using Aerospace 303 protectant after doing it & at least 4 times a year. See > ua-cam.com/video/FdiTTRLx6m4/v-deo.html
Just did it to my 2010 Jeep Wrangler Sport…. worked like a charm!!! Looks brand new!!!
Hello, how it looks now?
Pretty cool trick. Might try but for now this wipe new product has been working well for me
Looks great. It worked pretty well on mine too. Another little tip is to use like an 8 inch stainless steel putty knife to slide behind the flares to protect the paint from the heat.
Awesome! Thanks for the tip!
Wow great transformation. How long did the results lasted
Whike cool I guess but it’s easlier to use a plastic Restore which from what I’ve seen works as it’s like costing with iv protection
Poison iv protection is important
Has the treatment held up? Care to post a follow-up video?
The jeep was unfortunately totaled early this year, but it was holding up pretty well at the time
I guess that you're burning off the oxidation that occurs over time?
Will it help with a stress mark?
The video's almost 3 years old now. I was wondering how it's held up.
Well, the jeep was totaled around a year after making this (not my jeep)! It was holding up well, but I would think the process would need to be repeated maybe every other year if the vehicle stays in the sun 24/7 as this one did.
Cerakote also makes a ceramic trim restore kit that actually works and holds up really well. It worked great on my JK. The key is cleaning them good with a pressure washer. Use the self car wash if you don't have one at home.
@@supersportimpalass yes, but how long does it last?
I didn’t like the music , should of played “Slayer”, or Storm Troopers of Death .
LIVE with the fade and get that thing out in woods for some scratches and scars. jeeeeezus you kids
we spend hours getting our 4x4 spotless, then get them filthy. it's a tradition.
Nothing wrong with wanting your Jeep to still look nice and not a junkyard special. Scratches and scars are fine but faded plastic doesn't look good.
Wait what?
I highly recommend you follow up with aerospace 303 for the shine to last.
aerospace 101 probably be a better place? but I don't know New world order I was thinking maybe even that aftermarket shop or local junk yards or possibly dealer for replace all the melted plastic I ain't all in yet without testing personally. 303??
Y'all please have a great and or blessed life always.
The fenders and bumpers still look good after I did it 5 months ago!
Great!
Wow! What a great tip! Thanks for sharing!
About how long does it last looking like this?
Great video and great job. Please please please don’t ever play that music again I about shot myself listening to it 😂
Thanks! And I definitely agree😂
Use a butane torch. It's faster
I tried this, as I've seen it discussed alot. Didnt work well. Looked uneven and splotchy as a mofo.. AND took about 20 min to do about half the front bumper. (Mine are much grayer that yours). I. Bout to paint them if it ever gets warmer out. :/
? How long does it last?? I wash mine at least once a week 2010jk and I've used everything i may try this thanks✌🏻
This is the answer I'm looking for as well
DO YOU USE AYTHIMG AFTER ?LIKE ARMOR ALL?
Be sure to go back and use something like armour all to give back the oil you fool out of it. All heat does is bring the oil and make it look blacker
Yeah ! I tried it myself with a blowtorch and it’s getting awesome, just like new ones. Tomorrow under a better light I’ll check it out and make final finishing. A tip: while the plastic is hot, care must be taken to not scratch undesired marks on it.
Great news, and a good tip! If I ever get a chance to do it again, I will probably go the blowtorch route!
With blowtorch is the fastest way to do it saludos desde Cuzco 🇵🇪
Hi, pal. I don’t have a heatblower like you, but I have a blowtorch used for cooking. I have a ‘11 JK like you and maybe in low heat I’ll have the same result. What do you think ?
I have seen a video of someone doing it with a torch (attached to a propane tank) in the past and I think it seemed both easier and to have more even results. I think it might be worth a shot for sure, as long as your careful!
A heat gun is $13.99 at harbor freight. Don't take the risk of it turning out well or f'ing it up because of 13.99
U just put Meguiar's on bankruptcy 😂😂😂
I don’t know why I haven’t done this yet. Lazy I guess. Awesome job!
Thank you!
Hey do yourself a Big Favor and don’t try this so called trick !!!! It will make things way worse in the long run. Plastic is made from petroleum base product . When you use a blow torch , or a heat gun , what you are doing is bringing what oils are left in the plastic to the surface which is the shine black coming back , but soon the oil will be dried up and gone by the UV rays from the sun . This will eventually ruin the plastic all together from severely dried piece and will crack every where and be extreamly brital. Just saying , use a petroleum based product . I use linseed oil , and not only does it look better than what that heat gun so called trick did , it will last longer and it will help protect the plastic .
You missed the plastic fuel cap 😏
😂
Yea right😂😂😂
This is probably a terrible question. But would something like this work on the hood accents? I have a white hood with black accents, and I'm not sure if it's vinyl or some type of paint.
I wouldn’t try it!
This method doesn’t last
So how much did your new fender flares cost ??? This is not the way to restore any plastic parts on any car ! It brings what ever oil is left in said piece of plastic to where it will look even worse than when you started ! I use linseed oil , works great and protects the plastic and lasts a lot longer . Never use armor all !
Before you even get started do yourself a favor and go buy a bottle of Repel mosquito spray, pump style, spray and wipe. One bottle will do all,four fender, front and rear bumper and headlights. Headlights may take a second spray and wipe if they are really fogged. Might as well pick up a second bottle for your tires.
I think if you have over sized tires and you do wheeling that it makes them brittle when the tire rubs with the already heated plastic
Hey little man! Thank you for this great lesson. I bought repalcement fender flares, but discovered it's almost impossible to remove the mounting screws, let alone replace them despite trying and trying. So, found your video. Tried it! The trick is using a hot heat gun, using a tight, circular motion, and moving forward as the plastic starts to heat. I'm blown away with the results. I heat treated all components "thermal plastic" on the 1997 Jeep Wrangler. It looks great and saved a ton of money. Many thanks!
Surprised a big man like yourself couldn't remove simple little fender flares
How do you fix a deep scratch in a plastic fender?
I am note sure 🤔. Hopefully someone else can comment and help out!
can this heat gun method hide the slight scratch mark
Im not sure!
Hi looks great can I do the bumpers as well?
Yes it works with bumpers! I have done 2 front bumpers and one rear and they looked good for a little over 2 years before fading again! Just be sure to take your time👍🏼
I did this and it left greenish colored marks as it cooled.
I’m an original owner of a 1997 Jeep TJ Sport. I say again..”original owner”. The reason I emphasize this, I can’t help but wonder why JK and JL owners are already dealing with this. At the time of this comment….my Flame Red TJ, is just a few months over a quarter century old. Aside from the eight years in Rhode Island, where she had an enclosed garage space, she has always been kept outside….all year long….and for the past 12 years, we’ve lived in western Massachusetts. So she is exposed to both tough, sunny summers and rough, cold winters!. I’ve been meticulous of her maintenance, and using high quality waxes and polishes. Yep….still has flawless original paint! It is only the past four years that I’ve seen extensive “gray fenders”…so I can’t help but wonder if Jeeps today may be equipped with cheaper plastic fenders. My neighbor, has a relatively new four door JK….garage kept….and already I can see graying in his trim! Sad, MOPAR - Chrysler - or whoever, and shame on you if you ARE indeed cutting costs by producing cheaper fenders!! BTW, I like that unique blue of your ride, amigo….while I am partial to the smaller Wranglers, yours certainly is a nice looking Jeep! Wishing you as many miles with smiles as I have fortunately experienced!
This was super helpful! Also I love your voice, and which heat gun is that?
He literally said what it was lol
How much it can last ? (Interior)
Doesnt last
Damn, this was satisfying!
That music is super annoying. But thanks for the tip!
100% agree! It might be time for an updated video👍🏼
@@TacticalJK thanks for being nice about it. I genuinely wanted to be helpful, not just critical. I'm a little embarrassed for not being more polite.
Nice job 👍🤗 .. but how long it lasts
Does it work on the door handles and mirrors too?
Yes but not as well!
Yes but not as well, they seem to be a different type of plastic
On these small items wipe with transmission oil
Ronald E. Boutelle tranny fluid makes it look new again???
Do you happen to know how long it last
@@colethomas9341 It lasted for about a year and a half, then I had to repeat the process
I'll stick to meguires back to black it lasted all summer on one coat.....
That’s what I use. It works awesome and it last about a month in Florida heat. I try to keep up with monthly
I used Mequires and every time it rains (even a light drizzle), it immediately turns gray again!
Amazing!
Need to give my man TheFatRat credit for his music. It may be royalty free, but you should still give him credit
You're missing the point of royalty free.
@@ahrifox8568 you are missing the point of giving an artist credit if he is letting people use his music for free
@@bigroosterman12 If he wanted something out of it, he would charge.
@@ahrifox8568 ever heard of exposure?
@@bigroosterman12 Exposure doesn't pay bills.
How long does it last ?
Last a good year or two if done right
After heat-gun turns gray black, wipe with a rag wet with transmission fluid to restore missing oils in plastic. One week later my bumper is still nice and black. With Armor All, etc, the gray came back right away.
not "long term", mine lasted 60 days & now look worse.
Im sorry to hear that😔 it worked much better with mine
You need to put a UV protector on it regularly to maintain it... Mike @ Sweet Project Cars recommends using Aerospace 303 protectant after doing it & at least 4 times a year. See > ua-cam.com/video/FdiTTRLx6m4/v-deo.html
Seems very good trick, will try. How long will it last for ?
They lasted a good year and a half before any fading returned
your favorite color must be blue cuz you have a blue shirt and blue jeep. lol
Too much=fail
Too little =fail
Where could I go wrong
If you turn the video up to full volume, let the beautiful and not at all cringy music fill your soul, then you will know the way to sucess