DIY Paint Color Match Sasquatch Fender Flares

[EA First Edition]

I decided that before going down the route of having one of my body shops paint the flares I’d give it a go DIY style to see how it would come out. This entire project was done using nothing but aerosol cans you can get and any local paint store. Is it absolutely perfect? No. But for $90 and a night of my time it’s pretty dang good.

First step was to clean up the flares and then hit them with 400 grit to knock down some of the plastic and hit it with degreaser. (Forgot to take a photo at this stage)

After this i hit the flares with adhesion promoter and some high build primer. Once the primer dried i sanded it back with 220 grit to get as much of a smooth surface as possible.

Next i sprayed down a grey primer as that’s what the cactus grey base coat called for.

Then came the cactus grey base coat i did 4 coats to try and get it as even as possible.

Finally i did 1 light coat and 3 heavy wet coats of 2k glamour clear coat.

Here is one flare mocked up on the car but it’s not dry enough to install just wanted to see how it looked

Here they are mounted up just need a wet sand and buff later today.


Updates:

WOW did not think i would receive this many replies so fast lol. For those of you looking for spray cans of cactus grey or whatever color you may need there are many local automotive paint supply stores all you have to do is walk in and tell them the color you need and they can mix it and load it into an aerosol for you! This project used 1 can of adhesion promoter, 2 cans of SEM high build primer, a can of SEM grey primer, 2 cans of cactus base coat, and 2 cans of 2k clear glamour.

That looks good. Did you have to do anything special with regards to the paint and flexibility when applied to plastic?

I've only done a limited amount of automotive DIY paint. Some on my FJCruiser and the plastic adhesion promotor and keeping things clean gave me plastic parts that lasted for 8 years that looked as good as new.

I used an adhesion promoter to help it to stick to the plastic that was it so time will tell how that holds up.

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[Bronco_Mando]

I decided that before going doin the route of having one of my body shops paint the flares I’d give it a go DIY style to see how it would come out. This entire project was done using nothing but aerosol cans you can get and any local paint store. Is it absolutely perfect? No. But for $90 and a night of my time it’s pretty dang good.

First step was to clean up the flares and then hit them with 400 grit to knock down some of the plastic and hit it with degreaser. (Forgot to take a photo at this stage)

After this i hit the flares with adhesion promoter and some high build primer. Once the primer dried i sanded it back with 220 grit to get as much of a smooth surface as possible.

Next i sprayed down a grey primer as that’s what the cactus grey base coat called for.

Then came the cactus grey base coat i did 4 coats to try and get it as even as possible.

Finally i did 1 light coat and 3 heavy wet coats of 2k glamour clear coat.

Here is one flare mocked up on the car but it’s not dry enough to install just wanted to see how it looked

I will wet sand and buff and polish them tomorrow then update with photos of them installed!

Wow!!! Great job. Now if only the mic top was color match!

 

[Techun]

Where do you get cactus grey rattle cans?

 

[Broncobren]

Where do you get cactus grey rattle cans?

I second that question!

Looks like a great match from the pictures, good job!

 

[smahones]

Where do you get cactus grey rattle cans?

I’ve used this company. It was under$50 for a can of color match to my 2011 expedition and a can of clear coat. Took three weeks but better than paying a professional.

 

[STX Bronco]

https://www.automotivetouchup.com/touch-up-paint/ford/2021/bronco/

Here is a place I have found online for rattle cans.

@Broncobren
@Techun

 

[CycloneFPV]

Great work! Looks like a good match for sure. I think I may try this project...When I get my Bronco.

 

[Will2497]

Hell yeah dude, those look fantastic. Great leap to try it yourself compared to spending $1000+ like some others have done already

 

[R.A.N.M.J.]

Nicely done! That looks fresh af, my dude!

 

[555-RGNE]

Damn impressive. Nice to see the DIY attempt before just shelling out $$$ to have a shop do it. Like you said, worst case, they have to go to a shop, anyway.

 

[Dallasbronco]

I color matched all handles, flares and the mirrors. Looks way better then the black. Also if you add side steps then you don't have to worry about haters giving you door dings.

 

[Joec410]

I decided that before going doin the route of having one of my body shops paint the flares I’d give it a go DIY style to see how it would come out. This entire project was done using nothing but aerosol cans you can get and any local paint store. Is it absolutely perfect? No. But for $90 and a night of my time it’s pretty dang good.

First step was to clean up the flares and then hit them with 400 grit to knock down some of the plastic and hit it with degreaser. (Forgot to take a photo at this stage)

After this i hit the flares with adhesion promoter and some high build primer. Once the primer dried i sanded it back with 220 grit to get as much of a smooth surface as possible.

Next i sprayed down a grey primer as that’s what the cactus grey base coat called for.

Then came the cactus grey base coat i did 4 coats to try and get it as even as possible.

Finally i did 1 light coat and 3 heavy wet coats of 2k glamour clear coat.

Here is one flare mocked up on the car but it’s not dry enough to install just wanted to see how it looked

I will wet sand and buff and polish them tomorrow then update with photos of them installed!

I would like to see a picture of the whole vehicle with the wheels you have on it. What size are they

 

[Shane78]

Looks great, nice job! Also, I like the Taycan casually sitting in the background

 

[TX-Hans]

I have used TouchUp Direct for rattle cans. I think they have most, if not all, of the Ford Bronco colors. Used their Area51 and clear coat...worked great for a different project of mine.

https://touchupdirect.com/touch-up-paint/ford/bronco/#pf-year=2021

 

[ATX_Bronco]

I have used TouchUp Direct for rattle cans. I think they have most, if not all, of the Ford Bronco colors. Used their Area51 and clear coat...worked great for a different project of mine.

https://touchupdirect.com/touch-up-paint/ford/bronco/#pf-year=2021

Wow, awesome link. Thanks for sharing.

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