cheap fix for faded 4-door posts

djc4 · 04-11-2010, 05:46 PM

Ever notice the finger-stained, pot-marked, greyish door posts on yours or other 3rd gens?

I thought about it for a while (ok...years) and decided to 'touch up' what seems to be a common problem. Turned out much better than I thought, so thought I'd post. The key is to use black bumper coating...it's forgiving, fast drying and fills in any imperfections from the original coating. It also leaves a nice satin, dull finish - just like stock. Not a high gloss sheen.

Carguy3J · 04-11-2010, 05:49 PM

Very nice.

*Sams01XplrSprt* · 04-11-2010, 06:05 PM

looks good

djc4 · 04-11-2010, 06:15 PM

thanx.

*celly* · 04-11-2010, 06:18 PM

Pretty common mod on this site and well worth it it appears. I need to consider it some day. Nice job.

djc4 · 04-11-2010, 07:51 PM

ADDED NOTE: Originally, I purchased the bumper paint for my WESTIN bull and side bars. Both were oxidized, stained and lots of rust. BTW... do not pry off the side bar logos b/c they won't go back on after and you've got to scrap them. Sand or wire wheel all the surface rust first from around the plastic steps, underneath and any other imperfections. No need to tape off. Just hold a piece of cardboard behind to catch over spray. Spray the whole bar - including logos. Again, this stuff is really forgiving and durable and with the dull satin look I think the bars look better than when they were new with the high gloss finish.

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04-11-2010, 05:46 PM	#1
djc4 Wannabe Elite Explorer Stratford, Ontario '97 XL Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 28 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	cheap fix for faded 4-door posts Ever notice the finger-stained, pot-marked, greyish door posts on yours or other 3rd gens? I thought about it for a while (ok...years) and decided to 'touch up' what seems to be a common problem. Turned out much better than I thought, so thought I'd post. The key is to use black bumper coating...it's forgiving, fast drying and fills in any imperfections from the original coating. It also leaves a nice satin, dull finish - just like stock. Not a high gloss sheen. Last edited by djc4; 04-11-2010 at 08:51 PM.

04-11-2010, 05:49 PM	#2
Carguy3J Wannabe Elite Explorer North East New Jersey '99 4dr. XLT SOHC A4WD Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,151 Vehicle Specs	Very nice. __________________ 1999 Explorer XLT 4dr, 4.0L-SOHC, 5R55E Auto, A4WD K&N FIPK Cold Air--XCAL3 w/ custom tunes from Henson Performance On The Way: Gibson Cat-Back,U/D pulley,Professional Products Polished 70mm Throttle Body **Planned soon:80mm MAFS,Removal of the Cats,Electric Fan Best Time 15.87 e/t @ 86.6MPH in the 1/4

04-11-2010, 06:05 PM	#3
Sams01XplrSprt Southern Cali Explorer Newport Beach California & Bay Area California 2001 Sport (sold) Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 15,633 Vehicle Specs	looks good __________________ 2001 Ford Explorer Sport 4.0 sohc engine. Mods include: dual 40 series flowmasters & high flow k&n air filter & removed silencer & yellow fog lights (sold for $1,800) as of 2-26-12

04-11-2010, 07:51 PM	#6
djc4 Wannabe Elite Explorer Stratford, Ontario '97 XL Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 28 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	ADDED NOTE: Originally, I purchased the bumper paint for my WESTIN bull and side bars. Both were oxidized, stained and lots of rust. BTW... do not pry off the side bar logos b/c they won't go back on after and you've got to scrap them. Sand or wire wheel all the surface rust first from around the plastic steps, underneath and any other imperfections. No need to tape off. Just hold a piece of cardboard behind to catch over spray. Spray the whole bar - including logos. Again, this stuff is really forgiving and durable and with the dull satin look I think the bars look better than when they were new with the high gloss finish. before after before after Last edited by djc4; 04-15-2010 at 09:41 AM.

04-11-2010, 06:15 PM	#4
djc4 Wannabe Elite Explorer Stratford, Ontario '97 XL Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 28 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	thanx.