Keeping fenders black?
Huh? Miagi? 
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I used the forever black on my fenders around the 4th of July and wow what a diference and still on like the day I put it on.
I only did the fenders and you can see the difference between the old and the new I took this pic 2 days ago.
I still have to do the bumpers and side steps.
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I only did the fenders and you can see the difference between the old and the new I took this pic 2 days ago.
I still have to do the bumpers and side steps.
<img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=491042"/>
<img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=491043"/>
<img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=491044"/>
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From: Cave Creek, Az
The BEST way to keep fenders, flares and roof black
I've been doing this for many years and have absolutely the best fricx for this fading. Do it once and never again even with repeated washings.
I just bought a 2007 Wrangler X and used this and the guys at the car dealership were amazed how much better it looked than the restoration they di with a Meguiar's product.
The product is called Penetrol. It is a " paint conditioner to be added to oil or alkyd based paints to make painting projects flow more smoothly. Penetrol reduces brush marks and leveling problems while improving penetration and adhesion of the paint."
It is used by professional painters and is the reason why they never have brus strokes when they paint.
It is found at Lowes or any other supplier. It costs about $7.00 a pint.
Get the Penetrol for oil-based paint.
Simply clean the area to be treated and, using plastic gloves in a well-ventilated area, use a brush or a terry cloth folded and dipped in the penetrol. (I use an old terry wash cloth sticking partially out of a plastic bag and pour the penetrol on the cloth).
Wipe the penetrol over the black area. It will bring it back to "like new". It may take two applications if the black is really oxidized and gray.
Not only will it make the black like new but it will also cause water to bead up as if on a waxed surface.
My top on the Jeep looks like new. (Remember to lubricate the zippers with wax or saop ehen you do the application.)
I just bought a 2007 Wrangler X and used this and the guys at the car dealership were amazed how much better it looked than the restoration they di with a Meguiar's product.
The product is called Penetrol. It is a " paint conditioner to be added to oil or alkyd based paints to make painting projects flow more smoothly. Penetrol reduces brush marks and leveling problems while improving penetration and adhesion of the paint."
It is used by professional painters and is the reason why they never have brus strokes when they paint.
It is found at Lowes or any other supplier. It costs about $7.00 a pint.
Get the Penetrol for oil-based paint.
Simply clean the area to be treated and, using plastic gloves in a well-ventilated area, use a brush or a terry cloth folded and dipped in the penetrol. (I use an old terry wash cloth sticking partially out of a plastic bag and pour the penetrol on the cloth).
Wipe the penetrol over the black area. It will bring it back to "like new". It may take two applications if the black is really oxidized and gray.
Not only will it make the black like new but it will also cause water to bead up as if on a waxed surface.
My top on the Jeep looks like new. (Remember to lubricate the zippers with wax or saop ehen you do the application.)
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From: Cave Creek, Az
Well, I'm a university professor and psychologist and could think of a lot of better things to push -- LOL
The stuff is one quarter of the price of all the other things mentioned here (except peanut butter) but if you put this on your Jeep at least it won't attract mice, chipmunks and squirrels to chew your wires....
The stuff is one quarter of the price of all the other things mentioned here (except peanut butter) but if you put this on your Jeep at least it won't attract mice, chipmunks and squirrels to chew your wires....