Can you take a Jeep Wrangler through the car wash?
In short, no, a Jeep Wrangler should not go through a carwash. If handwashing is not possible for your Wrangler then a touchless carwash will do the job. While some convertibles can brave a carwash it is not advisable for Wrangler soft tops with numerous brushes.
What to do about faded fender flares on a Jeep Wrangler?
If you own a Jeep Wrangler for a couple of years, you’re bound to confront the problem of faded fender flares. They start out a nice shiny black and gradually fade to a crappy dull gray after a year or two in the sun. Products like Armor All or 303 will keep your flares shiny and black for a while, but one good rain will kill that pretty quickly.
Is it safe to use penetrol on Jeep flares?
However, I can’t confirm that Penetrol is safe for ALL flares or all plastic pieces…if in doubt, test a small amount of Penetrol in a hidden location (ie. underside of flare) before covering your whole Jeep with it. Good luck. Notice the difference? Previous post: FAQ: Should I Lift My Jeep? Next post: Jeep Recalls 288,000 Jeep Wranglers.
What to do with faded black car trim?
Attack it with a heat gun. By gently heating the plastic, you’re bringing out the oils within the material, restoring the colour. It’s always good to start on an inconspicuous area first, and make sure you don’t stay in one place too long: you could end up warping the plastic. Also, anecdotal evidence suggests that while this is a relatively…
How to keep black trim on Jeep Wrangler?
Before polishing, you need to start with a thorough cleaning of the trim using a mild PH-balanced soap and warm water. Follow up with a wipe-down using some denatured alcohol. Once everything is clean and dry, apply a quality UV Protectant black trim restorer of your choice.
What should I use to Clean my Jeep hard top?
A good car wash soap or degreaser (like Purple Power) is good for removing grease or other stuck on substances. Applying an Isopropyl Alcohol Solution as a last step will remove any contaminants left. Using a Scotchbrite pad, rough up the entire surface of your top or trim.
What kind of paint to use on Jeep hard top?
Using a Scotchbrite pad, rough up the entire surface of your top or trim. A 800-2500 grit sandpaper is a good choice as well to ensure the paint sticks. Select the right paint. Krylon Fusion or SEM Trim are probably the two most popular DIY spray paint options for dark colored tops and made for plastic.
How to keep black paint off Jeep Wrangler fenders?
1 Wire brush and liquid soap 2 All-purpose green spray and wire brush 3 Pink eraser 4 Blow-dryer or Heat gun and wire brush 5 Peanut butter