pwknapp

Ok, I did'nt get the memo on using 3M tape before putting on the pocket flares. I just removed them to fit some 37's and I have rubbed through the clear coat. Any magic fixes or do I have to live with it? Help.

Thanks, Paul

2007 5.9

I have the same problem..if just the clear is screwed, you can color-sand them out then clear just the area. If they are down to paint like mine are, then sand and paint the fenders!! Sucks...wish BW would have sent some 3-M tape.

pwknapp

Peeeed off now, just took the backs off and the passenger side is to the metal in one spot.

2007 5.9

THANK YOU BUSHWACKER!!!! Probably going to have to get that re-painted...

DNRCustoms

yup, mine did the same thing, I didn't even thing to put anuthing there until it was to late.. The little rubber edge has a nice grove on all 4 corners... It is a shame..

RJOS

Mine too, doesn't bushwacker guarantee it won't rub through?

Eddy Reyes

Sorry about that, the 3M tape works temporarily but does not fix the problem.
Anytime someone ask me about fender flares I try to talk him or her out of it.
I have had bad experiences with 3 trucks (03,4.5,06) and three different brands of flares (Bushwaker, Xenon, Power wagon); they were double sided tape and rubber edges.
The problem is the combination of: weather, vibration, dust/dirt, and time. Once the top of the fenders get dust/dirt particles inside of the double side tape or the rubber edges forced by weather add vibration and you get a sand machine.

IMO, the only way to use fender flares and not have the sanding problem is to secure them on the top, sort of like the simulated screws in the Bushwhacker flares or like the flares on a dully.

I end up covering the fender flares sanded marks with LineX.

RamWheelsBy4

I commented on this issue abou 3 1/2 years ago after having BushWacker flares on for only two weeks. Really not much that can be done with any of them that just ride against the fender. Even if you actually bolt them down after enough time you will still get an outline of the top of the flare because of wind/dirt/dust sand blasting effect.

megacabdad

Yeah, it sucks that you gotta have 'em here in the communistwealth of PA...

if your tires stick out at all...

It's cheaper than getting fined and pulled over all the time though.

06MegaCTD

it makes me wonder if you can somehow put the clear protective coating like the those clear bra's that go on the front of cars and trucks and actually put them where the flares go to protect the paint.

RamWheelsBy4

You certainly can I and I would highly recommend it. Not sure if that would solve the problem completely but it would sure delay any paint issues for a good while.

homewrecker

Doesn't 3M make a clear film that can be applied,kinda similar to the Nascar windshield tear offs.
Edit: this is what I was talking about http://www.ppffilm.com/

06MegaCTD

thats what i was talking about

Fisherguy

So you even had problems with the Xenon's which are taped to the body?
I thought the tape was the answer, I'd hear the BW's will wear through the paint.

screamn56

When i put mind flares on I used black electrical tape. It has worked on my tailgate for about 3 yrs and has yet to rub through where the bedliner and tailgate overlap.