Paint for flares

[ptgptg]

I want to paint my flares to color match my HPR Wildtrak. I swear I saw something here about a paint that you mix to make a suitable material for exterior paint on a car and I also thought I bookmarked it. I cannot find anything about it now. Does anyone know what I'm talking about or did I imagine it?

Thanks in advance.

P.S. I even recall that whoever posted said they had some of the "stuff" left over and would sell it here.

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[ptgptg]

So, after searching a bit more, I found what I was looking for--prismatic powders. Unfortunately, as i went down the rabbit hole, I learned that its use case is for metal, so I guess it cannot be used for fender flares.

 

[Beach_Bum]

Sasquatch Painted Flares from Lethal Performance

 

[contented]

https://www.paintscratch.com/cgi-bin/select-color.cgi

 

[Dan-O]

If you’re wanting to paint them to match, you should really check out
“Automotive Touchup” . They will use factory paint code and you can get it in aerosol spray cans as well as touch up jars. I have painted flares(OBX), and they do get chipped. I have actually been contemplating getting them color matched with linex to prevent the chips but haven’t decided.

 

[Bschurr]

Regardless of professional or DIY - I would suggest the addition of a flex additive to the paint so it doesn’t crack during thermal expansion/contraction or minor bends under load or stress. YMMV

 

[Jcap69]

I want to paint my flares to color match my HPR Wildtrak. I swear I saw something here about a paint that you mix to make a suitable material for exterior paint on a car and I also thought I bookmarked it. I cannot find anything about it now. Does anyone know what I'm talking about or did I imagine it?

Thanks in advance.

P.S. I even recall that whoever posted said they had some of the "stuff" left over and would sell it here.

Check out this link. They have color match paint for our Broncos https://touchupdirect.com/touch-up-paint/ford/bronco/#pf-year=2022&pf-color=214497

 

[lethalchristy]

I have the Lethal Painted Flares on mine and am super happy with them. I drive 50 miles a day, half of which is highway, with no issues. I do swap them out for the stock ones if I'm going offroading, which is a nice option to have, but otherwise the painted ones are on.

 

[ptgptg]

https://www.paintscratch.com/cgi-bin/select-color.cgi

Thank you. I just looked and that seems to be a great option.

 

[ptgptg]

Sasquatch Painted Flares from Lethal Performance

They look great, but the price is a bit steep. Makes me think i should try it on my own and if I screw it up (which I likely will since I've never painted an automotive part before) go the Lethal route. Thank you.

 

[ptgptg]

Check out this link. They have color match paint for our Broncos https://touchupdirect.com/touch-up-paint/ford/bronco/#pf-year=2022&pf-color=214497

Thanks for the website. Looks like a few of the others that people referenced. Not sure any of them are different...

 

[ptgptg]

Regardless of professional or DIY - I would suggest the addition of a flex additive to the paint so it doesn’t crack during thermal expansion/contraction or minor bends under load or stress. YMMV

Can you suggest a flex additive? I'm NY too. LI to be more specific. Thanks,

 

[Bschurr]

Can you suggest a flex additive? I'm NY too. LI to be more specific. Thanks,

I used touchupdirect.com when I color matched the beauty rings of my Badlands however, I didn’t need any flex agent for that application - you should consult with them on their suggested product and they can likely include it in the can/bottle they sell you.

If you are having them professionally painted, I am sure the shop has a preferred vendor (likely PPG).

 

[ptgptg]

I used touchupdirect.com when I color matched the beauty rings of my Badlands however, I didn’t need any flex agent for that application - you should consult with them on their suggested product and they can likely include it in the can/bottle they sell you.

If you are having them professionally painted, I am sure the shop has a preferred vendor (likely PPG).

thanks. Reached out to them. Will see.

 

[Stevdug]

My advice would be

• Do it correctly the first time.
• If you have the equipment and skill to spray automotive grade paint go for it. If you don't get a few bids from local shops.
• If you are thinking of using a rattle can solution don't do it
• If you use rattle can paint and then it starts to fail and look bad, (it will) the cost for a shop to correct the problem will likely make you really sad

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