Getting rid of body colored fender flares for factory black plastic flares?

[updog]

Just finished putting in my order on an OBX 4 door, and I was very happy with all my choices until I saw recent real-life pictures of an Area 51 (my color choice) OBX, non-Sasquatch. I’m not the biggest fan of the body colored fender flares, I just found out.

I probably can’t go for the Sasquatch package, and I’m pretty set on OBX. Any ideas on the easiest option I have of getting those black flares that are on all the other Broncos? Thanks guys.

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[HotdogThud]

good call, body colored fender flares are what Jeeps that only go to the mall have on them.

 

[mjcutri]

Just finished putting in my order on an OBX 4 door, and I was very happy with all my choices until I saw recent real-life pictures of an Area 51 (my color choice) OBX, non-Sasquatch. I’m not the biggest fan of the body colored fender flares, I just found out.

I probably can’t go for the Sasquatch package, and I’m pretty set on OBX. Any ideas on the easiest option I have of getting those black flares that are on all the other Broncos? Thanks guys.

They pop off really easily. Just swap them out later, you'll have plenty of options, both OEM and aftermarket.

 

[abe]

I wonder if the body color flares are removable too? From the videos today, it's the easiest thing ever to remove the flares, but they were the MIC flares.

 

[buzpro]

1 or 2 spray cans of plastidip will be plenty .... $15 max

 

[Rivers90]

Bite the bullet and get the SAS!

 

[FishKzor]

...I've been harping on this months now: When need to create a Swap Thread (Grills, flares, wheels, grab handles, etc). I bet you'd quickly find someone on the forums that would like Area 51-colored fenders over their stock ones. (I'm not one of them, I agree, the color-matched flares look.....off)

 

[Bronc-O]

good call, body colored fender flares are what Jeeps that only go to the mall have on them.

In that case, OBX was the right choice for me.
There are other choices on the accessories list if you don't like them. If mine came unpainted though, I'd send them out to be painted.

 

[395N]

Easy fix OP.
Just buy the OEM gray flares post purchase.
Boom..you're done.

 

[Garye]

I really like the body colored fenders. I won’t have to worry about getting car wax on black plastic trim that won’t come off. I’m going with a cactus gray OBX and I think the lighter colored fenders make the stock tires look larger.

 

[395N]

I wonder if the body color flares are removable too? From the videos today, it's the easiest thing ever to remove the flares, but they were the MIC flares.

Yes, they will be the same.

 

[395N]

I really like the body colored fenders. I won’t have to worry about getting car wax on black plastic trim that won’t come off. I’m going with a cactus gray OBX and I think the lighter colored fenders make the stock tires look larger.

You could always spend the extra 6 minutes to remove the flares before waxing.

 

[chownd]

...I've been harping on this months now: When need to create a Swap Thread (Grills, flares, wheels, grab handles, etc). I bet you'd quickly find someone on the forums that would like Area 51-colored fenders over their stock ones. (I'm not one of them, I agree, the color-matched flares look.....off)

As soon as we start taking deliveries, I bet the regional pages will be full of people swapping all sorts of parts. I'm excited for this part in particular.

Even if someone doesn't want to trade, maybe I can find a buddy to loan me theirs for a couple minutes to see how it'll look on my rig so I know exactly what I'd be getting if I order from parts.

I'm shit at visualizing stuff like that. I'm slightly worried that I'll buy something based on the picture in my head but not like the real thing.

My order is carbonized for my badland but I'm still considering AMB. If I go that route, I may seek out AMB flares. It might be the only part that will constantly catch the sun for that color. And while it isn't my bag, I bet white fender flares will be in demand by some. I'm sure no one will struggle much for flares/handles/grille swapping.

 

[SnowBronco]

I know I'll be looking for different/wider flares probably. I already have a set of zero offset wheels and Toyo Open Country CT 33's for it..(cactus grey badlands 4dr. With mic top and also the optional beadlock wheels) . I have a feeling those wheels will sit mildly aggressively on there. Still need to buy one more wheel and tire tho. I only have a set of 4.

 

[JaxGtc]

I don't get the predilection for denigrating the use of a vehicle for any specific purpose.

As for the fender flares, someone suggested a wrap might be a good way to change body colored flares to match the top. I think this would be a great way to match up a shadow black top, if one were so inclined. Perhaps a matte finish would work for a MIC top.

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