Wiper Arm TouchUP

LibertyRenegade · **Posted:** Thu Dec 11, 2008 2:39 pm

Was sizing up the libby the other day and noticed the wiper arms have a bit of rust and can use a paint job. Anyone every take them off and paint them? Any tips or thigns I should look out for?

tommudd · **Posted:** Thu Dec 11, 2008 3:04 pm

just prepare and paint like anything else

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Thu Dec 11, 2008 3:34 pm

Been thinking about painting mine soon.

If they turn out as good as my axle Ill be ok. :lol:

LibertyRenegade · **Posted:** Thu Dec 11, 2008 3:38 pm

What kind of paint are you using?

scarletbegonias · **Posted:** Thu Dec 11, 2008 3:40 pm

mine aren't rusted but they were reeeally sun-faded. so if anyone elses are dull, use mother's back to black, i did and it works like a charm :wink:

LibertyRenegade · **Posted:** Thu Dec 11, 2008 3:46 pm

Does back to black work well on the stock light bar? I know mine is really faded..

scarletbegonias · **Posted:** Thu Dec 11, 2008 5:25 pm

LibertyRenegade wrote:

Does back to black work well on the stock light bar? I know mine is really faded..

omg yes. it's a miracle product that i just can't get enough of and i should totally get paid what with the amount of times that i have endorsed it, lol. I use it on the following exterior parts with amazing results......lightbar, top tupperware, door handles, side mirrors, antenna cover, license plate holder, rear glass covers, exterior dash plastic & wipers. Fyi if your plastic is really sunburnt or faded, then you'll have to reapply a 2nd time a few days later. just be careful not to get any of it on the paint only because it's a real pita to get off!

sleeve84028 · **Posted:** Thu Dec 11, 2008 5:34 pm

Anyone know how to remove the wiper arms on the KJ? I'd love to give mine some touch up.

Joe Jeeper · **Posted:** Fri Dec 12, 2008 12:51 am

I put newspaper underneath them and spray painted them gloss black while still on Jeep.

Guest · **Posted:** Fri Dec 12, 2008 3:28 am

LibertyRenegade wrote:

Does back to black work well on the stock light bar? I know mine is really faded..

if you're talking about your light bar, use a heat gun. it lasts longer, and once you have the heat gun, you never pay for it again;)

Sport · **Posted:** Fri Dec 12, 2008 9:58 am

I have been thinking about painting mine white. IDK, might be too bling.

LibertyRenegade · **Posted:** Fri Dec 12, 2008 10:30 am

If you do, take a few pics.

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Fri Dec 12, 2008 1:31 pm

sleeve84028 wrote:

Anyone know how to remove the wiper arms on the KJ? I'd love to give mine some touch up.

loosen the bolt holding the arm in but dont take it all the way off. Leave it threaded on some.

Take a pair of channel locks and use the nut to pop the arm off. Ive got pics somewhere if you cant see that in your mind.

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Fri Dec 12, 2008 1:35 pm

Personally Ive tried those trim dressings and they just dont last long enough.

Ive found that meguiars Hot Tire Shine Gel works awesome. At first they are a little too shiney but it wears off to gives a nice, matt finish.

LibertyRenegade · **Posted:** Fri Dec 12, 2008 1:42 pm

Post some pics if you got them.. I think I know what your saying tho..

scarletbegonias · **Posted:** Fri Dec 12, 2008 2:08 pm

Jeepjeepster wrote:

Personally Ive tried those trim dressings and they just dont last long enough.

Ive found that meguiars Hot Tire Shine Gel works awesome. At first they are a little too shiney but it wears off to gives a nice, matt finish.

i'll definetly try that product next time (thanks for the tip!)

Wiper Arm TouchUP

Who is online