Recent content by Fulton_Hogan

Saturday I went to Ace Hardware and did some test fitting with the screws. The 1/4" was too big, the 6mm was just about Goldilocks. The holes on the footman loops weren't uniform either, so at least one got a few hand turns on a drill bit to open them. I saw that O'Reilly's had rivnuts and...

Yesterday I hand-sanded (2000, 2500) and used a DA polisher (3000 and cutting compound) on the half doors I've been working on. I was able to remove a good bit of the orange peel. Could they be better? Maybe, but I didn't want to keep polishing with seemingly decreasing results. Today I...

Scuffed these doors with 800-grit pad, spot touched a few places with 600. Then laid down a few coats of color. Finally, some 2K clear. Setting these aside to cure. There's orange peel because I was uncomfortable spraying this as close and heavy as it must require. Chalk it up to first-time...

Yes, I believe so. Also check Rock Auto, you may get it cheaper there.

@mrblaine I appreciate all this. I'm checking in between paint coats, so I'll be able to respond more later, but all this is excellent info! Taking the loops to Ace Hardware and test fitting screws was my next step. Again, thanks very much!

The black face of that harness connector pops off easily, it's held on by a tab on each side. Once you have it off, based on your picture, it'll be very easy to wiggle the wire pins out of their housing and into a new one. I think you'll be surprised at how quickly the original crumbles once...

Follow up question: Has anyone used M6 hardware to mount their footman loops? I believe the holes drilled on my doors are just undersized enough for stainless M6 rivnuts. Current holes are about 7.9mm; the M6 rivnuts need 9.0mm. I can file/grind/drill to get there. (What I can't do is add...

I spent one night there on a cross-country trip. We rolled in at night in darkness. When we left the next morning I was sad I couldn't have spent more time there. Beautiful territory. Enjoy it!

You got it! That's why this place exists. To my understanding, the melting occurs due to how the vehicle is wired. The current is always on to the left side of the connection and the switch. Over the years it eventually becomes too much for the plastic, it melts and you are where you are...

While my harness wasn't as melted, I've done this exact repair. It's easy, just take your time and be patient. https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/wells-vehicle-electronics-wve-multi-function-switch-connector.72293/

I had the media in one pre-cat breaking apart and sideways in the can. The vehicle finally began to hesitate on acceleration which is what kicked a CEL. Details here: https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/sanity-check-before-i-drop-some-money.69843/ (Link to where I replaced the fuel pump at the...

I think I'm done razor blading these spots. Big clumps feel smooth. I've cleaned up the dust and now I'll wait for the files to show before hitting them again. Besides, I've more pressing things calling; AKA, getting the grill ready for burgers. Enjoy the rest of your weekend, friends!

I've ordered a set of coarse and fine files to working the clear coat drips. Also some good 2K clear. Should be here end of week. However, I was just about to start working the drips with a razor blade and decided to check how close the Dupli-color ended up. Pretty good, I feel. It would...

Finishing these doors just went majorly south. Quick. I was applying the first coat of clear and the spray nozzle split below the tip. So clear pooled until I tipped the can and it dripped all over the damn door. I've spent the last 1.5 hours trying to razor blade the drips, sanding between...