95ModdedX
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This is a big project taking a long time to complete, I completed the right front including paint, before moving on to the next one so
I could drive the truck, often driving around with a half completed flare. Gluing and clamping the parts seemed to take forever.
TIPS: *cut the 1/16" pvc with tin snips and use files and sandpaper to clean edge.
*use bandsaw to cut 1/4" pvc into thin strips to build up the flare edge. Cut some thin strips at 45 angle for where top of flare meets built up area.
*scuff pvc where painting or gluing, this stuff is gloss.
*use heavy construction paper to make templates.
*use molding tape the entire length of where flare meets body (top and bottom) to keep out dirt and water.
*place molding tape along edge of flare, then cut the backing every 6" and pull back about an inch, fold that tab so you
can set the flare in place with only small areas of the tape sticking. Once positioned pull tabs to complete
*caulk along edge before installing flare, use masking tape to keep caulk off paint.
*using moulding tape means the flares can be removed
Parts: Amazon has it all
PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) Sheet, Opaque Gray, Standard Tolerance, ASTM D1784, 1/16" Thickness, 48" Width, 48" Length $28
PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) Sheet, Opaque Gray, Standard Tolerance, ASTM D1784, 1/4" Thickness, 12" Width, 36" Length $25
PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) Sheet, Opaque White, Standard Tolerance, UL 94/ASTM D1784, 1/2" Thickness, 12" Width, 12" Length $14.73
3M 03614 Scotch-Mount 1/2" x 15' Molding Tape (6-Rolls) $56
caulk, choose color to match truck
Glue-- I tried several from plumbing pipe glues to super glue, I ended up using ABS plumbing glue with some parts glued with Locktite super glue. You might have better luck with another type.
I could drive the truck, often driving around with a half completed flare. Gluing and clamping the parts seemed to take forever.
TIPS: *cut the 1/16" pvc with tin snips and use files and sandpaper to clean edge.
*use bandsaw to cut 1/4" pvc into thin strips to build up the flare edge. Cut some thin strips at 45 angle for where top of flare meets built up area.
*scuff pvc where painting or gluing, this stuff is gloss.
*use heavy construction paper to make templates.
*use molding tape the entire length of where flare meets body (top and bottom) to keep out dirt and water.
*place molding tape along edge of flare, then cut the backing every 6" and pull back about an inch, fold that tab so you
can set the flare in place with only small areas of the tape sticking. Once positioned pull tabs to complete
*caulk along edge before installing flare, use masking tape to keep caulk off paint.
*using moulding tape means the flares can be removed
Parts: Amazon has it all
PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) Sheet, Opaque Gray, Standard Tolerance, ASTM D1784, 1/16" Thickness, 48" Width, 48" Length $28
PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) Sheet, Opaque Gray, Standard Tolerance, ASTM D1784, 1/4" Thickness, 12" Width, 36" Length $25
PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) Sheet, Opaque White, Standard Tolerance, UL 94/ASTM D1784, 1/2" Thickness, 12" Width, 12" Length $14.73
3M 03614 Scotch-Mount 1/2" x 15' Molding Tape (6-Rolls) $56
caulk, choose color to match truck
Glue-- I tried several from plumbing pipe glues to super glue, I ended up using ABS plumbing glue with some parts glued with Locktite super glue. You might have better luck with another type.