Fenders : Plastic Cladding Separating from Metal

[4dailyRunner]

Hello:

I noticed the plastic fender cladding is separating from the metal part of the rear doors. It appears to be attached with some sort of clip.

1 - Anybody else see this?
2 - Any suggested fix ...other than a body shop visit?
3 - Any after market mods I might use seizing this opportunity to MOD.

Thanks,
4DR

:lookout:

 

[superman3043]

I've had to fix one. That piece is held with plastic clips on the top and rivets on the bottom. They use 2 different kinds, a blue one and a orange one. I just went to a dealership and bought a bag full of them. They're cheap, like a quarter each or something. Just pay attention to which colors come from where when you remove them. These are a one time use, so yours just probably broke from the plastic being weathered over the years. Also, the plastic ribs that hold them to the cladding piece have a tendency to break as well when you try to remove these. I had to repair mine with epoxy, so be careful. I don't recommend you do it in cold weather because the plastic pieces become very brittle... I know.

As for as mods go, I know that some guys were looking into having Bushwhacker make some for 4th gens, but I don't think it ever happened. You can probably search and find the thread.

Good luck with the repair and LMK if you have any questions.

 

[4dailyRunner]

Thanks for the reply and the information. The one I noticed was Orange.

I think my 7 year old REALLY likes to close the door. :sobbing:

 

[knightsfs4]

I've had to replace my driver side fender flare because of this. It was a $300 part. Not cheap at all, but it bugged THE CRAP out of me.