How to Paint Fender Flares
Use the paint code to find an exact color match.. Select a paint code that matches your car's trim.. Paint your flares a different color for a bold look.
Steps
Use the paint code to find an exact color match.
Use the paint code to find an exact color match.
Select a paint code that matches your car's trim.
Select a paint code that matches your car's trim.
Paint your flares a different color for a bold look.
Paint your flares a different color for a bold look.
Purchase stencils for a custom look.
Purchase stencils for a custom look.
Purchase an enamel or polyurethane automotive paint.
Purchase an enamel or polyurethane automotive paint.
Remove the fender flares from the vehicle.
Remove the fender flares from the vehicle.
Drape a tarp and tape off your flares if you don't want to detach them.
Drape a tarp and tape off your flares if you don't want to detach them.
Clean the outer surface of the flares with degreaser.
Clean the outer surface of the flares with degreaser.
Sand down the fender flare with 200 grit sandpaper.
Sand down the fender flare with 200 grit sandpaper.
Wipe the surface down with a tack cloth.
Wipe the surface down with a tack cloth.
Spray primer onto the surface of your fender flares.
Spray primer onto the surface of your fender flares.
Let the primer dry for at least 30 minutes.
Let the primer dry for at least 30 minutes.
Apply spray paint to the fender flares.
Apply spray paint to the fender flares.
Let the paint dry for an hour.
Let the paint dry for an hour.
Apply additional coats of spray paint to the flares.
Apply additional coats of spray paint to the flares.
Let the paint dry overnight.
Let the paint dry overnight.
Tape your stencils in place.
Tape your stencils in place.
Apply paint over the stencils to fill them in.
Apply paint over the stencils to fill them in.
Add additional coats to deepen the color.
Add additional coats to deepen the color.
Remove the stencils and let the paint dry overnight.
Remove the stencils and let the paint dry overnight.
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