Line-X on Fender Flares?????

[CLWilliams]

Anyone ever done this??? I was thinking that since some of the trucks like Cheby that come from the factory with a matte finish on their flares that it might work? I've got a white truck and was thinking of going black Line-X. If not, I'll probably go with white painted from ATS. Opinions?????

 

[NUKEMAN]

I don't know, but I do know that Line-X, Rhino, Super-liner, etc. don't adhear well to plastic. Maybe you could add some flex agent??

 

[CBrabec]

Anyone ever done this??? I was thinking that since some of the trucks like Cheby that come from the factory with a matte finish on their flares that it might work? I've got a white truck and was thinking of going black Line-X. If not, I'll probably go with white painted from ATS. Opinions?????

I would paint them. It will look much better. That's what I'm having done to my ATS flares. After they are painted and installed, I'm going to have my rocker panels sprayed black with line-x. It will be a cool combo on a white truck.



chris

 

[CLWilliams]

I would paint them. It will look much better. That's what I'm having done to my ATS flares. After they are painted and installed, I'm going to have my rocker panels sprayed black with line-x. It will be a cool combo on a white truck.



chris

I'd like to see some pics after you get that done. Sounds cool... ... .

 

[WM-300]

I have seen trucks with front bumpers Line-X'ed. The Bugs get driven into the texture so they cant be simply washed off. You need a brush to get them off. I would think fender flares would also suffer likewise. I have Line-X in my bed and love it



Paul

 

[CBrahs]

My brothers truck is done and I talked to the local shop here and there is a flexable material that they use on them. he told me that it would be cheaper if I gave them to him "OFF" the truck. It can be done and it looks good especially when the rockers are done too.

 

[Punkineater]

Yes you can and it works great. Line-X is however rather rigid. One of the softer liners like Reflex would be a better choice as it flexes better.

 

[JDerrick]

I dont have fender flares( although I have been thingking about it ) I however just apply " hurculiner" purchased from my local Napa auto parts, to my rocker pannels. I always wanted to have the rockers done on my 99 4x4 and just never got around to it. I enjoy working on my own truck and like the rest of us take alot of pride in the appearance of my truck. I will not however take on this project again with me doing the work. I planned for 2 days ( thanksgiving weeknd) to complete the project. This adventure actually took the entire 4 day weekend mostly due to the cold temperatures here in Elko (Northeastern Nevada). The material took 3 days to dry before I felt brave enough to drive out in the snow and muck without fear of ruining my three days of work. The prep work was grueling the fumes were noxious. The application was messy, two coats for propper coverage per the manufacture's instructions. Although the finished product turned out nice and I have had nothing but good comments make by friends and co-workers and the results of my toils, this project is a bit much to take on by my self. So with that all said, yes I like the looks and protection of " enter cool product name here" but for Pete's sake please take it to someone to have the work done. You will likely be happier in the long run, it is much easir to pay the other guy to do the work in this instance. Now on a second note if i had a project that I could set up on a set of saw horses and apply any of the ( enter cool product name here) I would definately do it. So now for my question, who has the best bang for the buck when it comes to fender flares??????



-J-

 

[NUKEMAN]

I have these



http://www.autotrucktoys.com/ram/EGR-Dodge-Ram-Black-Fender-Flares-02-Up-P6132C1057.aspx



I am impressed with the fit, finish, and strength; but they are pricey. I found a set on e-bay for about half the price. Had them for about 12 months now and have had no problems with scratches on the paint behind the flares. They fit tight against the fenders, use a quality gasket, and are no drill.

 

[JMalone]

I just Xtreme lined my fender flares (to go with the rockers Oo. ) It's not been done long enough to see any problem with it. I live on a dirt road and my tires throw up enough rocks that I'm sure that if there's gonna be a problem it won't take long to realize it.

 

[CLWilliams]

I just Xtreme lined my fender flares (to go with the rockers Oo. ) It's not been done long enough to see any problem with it. I live on a dirt road and my tires throw up enough rocks that I'm sure that if there's gonna be a problem it won't take long to realize it.

Keep us posted on how it turns out with some time.



As far as brand... ... I have had (3) sets of bushwacker flares with no problems except for some paint rub with the last set... ... ..... the large "pocket flares". BUT... ... the consensus seems to be that the ATS flares are the best AND you can get them shipped to you in factory color.



I MAY go ATS... ... ... haven't decided and don't really know where to get them yet.