FENDER FLARES

Easy Installation

Bushwacker Fender Flares are designed with easy installation in mind. Most only take a few minutes using simple tools and pre-existing factory sheet metal holes, but as always - be sure to reference your installation guide for complete installation details. Bushwacker attention to product engineering eliminates the need to cut or drill which saves you time and eliminates the risk. Each set of Bushwacker Flares includes a hardware kit with the components you need to ensure a perfect fit.

How To Paint Bushwacker Fender Flares

Black Fender Flares look great out of the box and onto your ride, but did you know that Bushwacker Fender Flares can be easily painted to match the look and feel of your vehicle? Whether you have a custom design or solid paint job, Painted Fender Flares are the perfect way to achieve that limited edition look. When painting Bushwacker Fender Flares you must first verify that you have ordered the right flares for your vehicle make and model, and check their fit. Bushwacker suggest following your paint manufacturer's recommendations procedures for ABS and TPO. This will insure the best warranted process from your coatings manufacturer. The primary differences between painting ABS and TPO is that ABS is ready to paint out of the box, while TPO requires additional priming and sanding. Bushwacker recommend using quality products designed for automotive finishes. This will result in better longevity and a closer O.E. look for your investment. Do not use loctite, superglue or similar products on the product hardware. It will leach off the hardware into the material and make it brittle. Please read warnings on labels.

It is recommended that painting be done prior to installation:

• Adhesive promoter is required
• Choose color coat that is a high-quality enamel, or polyurethane automotive paint
• Color coat must have a flex additive to prevent paint cracking
• Lightly clean outer surface with a high-grade degreaser
• Do not use lacquer thinner or enamel reducer as a degreaser - it will repel the paint
• May use 180 grit sand paper to knock the texture down first (Specifically TPO flares)
• Wipe outer surface thoroughly with a tack rag prior to painting.
• Apply the adhesion promoter to the surface of the flares
• Paint flares with a polypropylene primer, and let the primer flash (use high build primer)
• Sand lightly and apply second coat of primer as needed to get the desired result
• Super light sanding with 600 grit scotch brite pad
• Wipe with a tack rag
• Paint flares using your Color coat which has the flex additive to prevent paint cracking
• Apply clear coat

F.A.Q: How to Remove Paint = Don't!

Do not use a paint stripper, it will ruin the flare. Additionally, it would soak into the plastic and cause the next coat of paint to peel off. Best thing to do is just leave the paint on the flare. Go over it with a light sanding, prime and repaint.

TIRE COVERAGE

Bushwacker Fender Flares are here to provide the tire coverage you need with the style you want, installing in only minutes. Bushwacker Flares help retain the value and style of your vehicle by catching rocks, debris, and mud so your paint job doesn't have to. Compatible with wheels and tires ranging from low profile to oversized, they have the right flare for you to protect your rig.