How to safely remove fender flares?

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04-06-2014, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by troyoffroad

I'm buying a 2014 billet silver rubicon today. It has the paint matched hardtop but the black fender flares. I want to remove the fender flares to color match paint them. What's the best way to remove them as to not damage them? I've seen guys just rip them off to instal flatties, but that must tear apart the plastic holes?

There is a YouTube video on this, but the video is not great quality. The Fenders do remove very easily though. Make sure you disconnect the side marker light wires on front fenders along with removing ALL screws prior to pulling UP and out in one motion. It will sound like you are destroying the fender, but all will be ok! Good Luck!

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04-16-2014, 06:01 PM

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Thanks. I watched the video. They do come off easily. It took only about 15 mins to remove all 4. I'm painting them now. Lift, 37's, etc., etc.. to be installed next week!

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04-16-2014, 06:36 PM

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04-16-2014, 06:52 PM

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I don't know if I'm lucky or a fender removal pro, but I didn't break any clips.
I have a friend who owns a great body shop doing the painting, he says they'll turn out perfect.

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