Alex01 Silver Sport Build Thread
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OP
Thank you. I'm antsy to get them on the jeep so I can start to see it take shape.
Okay so let me figure this all out.... Need 3-5 days for cage building and then another 5 days to paint the Jeep....
So I need a nice campground to stay in for 2 weeks.
So I need a nice campground to stay in for 2 weeks.
OP
We can just do it on the rubicon trail at camp. We'll run the orbital sander and HVLP spray gun off the york.
OP
Really interesting to see the minor difference - almost looks like the body paint has some iron residue in it.
Tldelaney
TJ Enthusiast
Lookin good, genright fenders kill metalcloak in aesthetic department. Light fan coats and building up on clear coat until a medium/heavy coat without sagging is going to be your friend when you do the corner armor. Are you still using automotivetouchup paint or is this a different brand you used for the spray gun?
OP
The paint is from the automotive location for sherman Williams. I'll be using the same paint on the corners and rear fenders.
Tldelaney
TJ Enthusiast
They did a really good job of matching. Did you bring the jeep in to have them scan it or did you just give them the paint code?
OP
I just gave them the paint code. I'm impressed with how well it matches.
damn, I can't see a difference. maybe I'm drooling too much
My prediction is that one year from now, you'll be on 37's and these fenders will be heading somewhere else for some highlines. You'll do a perfect job painting those!
OP
Yes, that's definitely on my mind. I need to pick up an extra quart of paint.
I'll buy another jeep first or many years on this one. I'd need 60s, a stretch, coil-overs, and a ton more. Basically, redo everything.
I'd love to find a Willys era jeep though to fix up and be able to run moderate trails with. Or a jeep before 1975 so I can bypass CA engine swap laws.
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Looking good, can't wait to see it completed
This looks so good. Color matched armor is really tough to beat, and I agree the lines on these look so much better. Well done!
OP
The corners and sliders are primed and ready for paint tonight.
I'm still highly leaning towards painting the steel section of the slider body color.
Pros: Looks - scratches will stand out less with silver than black
Cons: not as easy to touch up as ACE brand Semi Gloss.
I'm still highly leaning towards painting the steel section of the slider body color.
Pros: Looks - scratches will stand out less with silver than black
Cons: not as easy to touch up as ACE brand Semi Gloss.
i think body match for the alum backer, black for the steel
just my 2 centsif its all the same color (body match) it'll kinda be like a silver matching sweatsuit...
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jesseshoots
TJ Enthusiast
Hit the steel slider with a DA sander and then clear coat it. Even easier to touch up and looks cool imo. I did my diff covers that way but just hand sanded them.
OP