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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Bosco109

How did the fenders turn out? My 08 has the super dull fenders that look like crap, I'm not ready to replace them.
Can you post up some "after" pics??
Thanks!!
Below you can see the fender and bumper compared. Sorry, no better pics at this time!
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Old Dec 9, 2011 | 01:44 AM
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Originally Posted by JeepinMedic

Below you can see the fender and bumper compared. Sorry, no better pics at this time!
Are you happy with the way it came out? Glad you did it?
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Old Dec 9, 2011 | 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Slob
How do you take the shifter knob off the 4X4 stick? I found one I want to replace it with but the old one wont come off.
The way I did it was very easy and took zero pulling. Put a towel over the knob and then tighten an adjustable wrench underneath so that it's just too loose to hold on to the shaft. Hit the wrench with a rubber mallet and the knob will come off in the towel instead of flying around in your Jeep.
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Old Dec 9, 2011 | 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Bosco109

Are you happy with the way it came out? Glad you did it?
Yeah, I'm really happy I did it. It's obviously not as cool as replacement options but it sure is a cheap way to significantly improve the look of your older JK! Mine is an '07.
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Old Dec 9, 2011 | 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by JackDANJK22

Damn it ! Im gonna have to buy another mag light ! I like that spot too ! Nice work buddy ! When my flares & bumpers get old and faded ! This looks like a good solution ! Thanks for the add !!!!
I read somewhere that a heat gun will restore the color on faded flares.
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Old Dec 9, 2011 | 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Phottomatt

I read somewhere that a heat gun will restore the color on faded flares.
Makes sense, most likely releases mor wax out of the plastic. Still I'd try it out on the underside first...
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Old Dec 9, 2011 | 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by JeepinMedic

Yeah, I'm really happy I did it. It's obviously not as cool as replacement options but it sure is a cheap way to significantly improve the look of your older JK! Mine is an '07.
Thanks! I'm gonna give it a try.
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Old Dec 9, 2011 | 05:29 PM
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I used a heat gun to pop a dent in the fender and it brought the color back nicely in that spot. I am looking forward to doing a whole fender and seeing how long it stays
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Old Dec 9, 2011 | 05:32 PM
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Looked all over for the mag light mounts and finally picked them up at Bass Pro Shops!? Check them out if you have one near you!

Now to figure out exactly where I want it???
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Old Dec 9, 2011 | 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by KY JK
Looked all o er for the may light mounts and for ally picked them up at Bass Pro Shops!? Check them out if you have one near you!
Is that encrypted? Lmao
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