Prep before installing corner armor?
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I'm interested in the answer too. Mine came with corners installed and I plan to pull them to make sure there is no rot. When reinstalling the armor I plan to use automotive seam sealer on the top and sides (leaving the bottom open) to prevent water from passing through.
When I installed my corner armor I made sure to prep the inside with a nice thick coat of primer sealer. I sprayed the inside with the base and clear coat.
Prepped the tub by applying a good coat of wax followed by a ceramic coat. Used touch up paint on all the holes I drilled and any rock chips. Hoping that the clean surfaces together will hold off the rust...fingers crossed
they have only been on about a year. I haven’t taken them off so I can’t give any feedback on the results
Ive also heard of the seam sealer or silicon on the top edge. I worry it will hold moisture longer if the seal isn’t 100% water tight.
Prepped the tub by applying a good coat of wax followed by a ceramic coat. Used touch up paint on all the holes I drilled and any rock chips. Hoping that the clean surfaces together will hold off the rust...fingers crossed
they have only been on about a year. I haven’t taken them off so I can’t give any feedback on the results
Ive also heard of the seam sealer or silicon on the top edge. I worry it will hold moisture longer if the seal isn’t 100% water tight.
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When I installed my corner armor I made sure to prep the inside with a nice thick coat of primer sealer. I sprayed the inside with the base and clear coat.
Prepped the tub by applying a good coat of wax followed by a ceramic coat. Used touch up paint on all the holes I drilled and any rock chips. Hoping that the clean surfaces together will hold off the rust...fingers crossed
they have only been on about a year. I haven’t taken them off so I can’t give any feedback on the results
Ive also heard of the seam sealer or silicon on the top edge. I worry it will hold moisture longer if the seal isn’t 100% water tight.
That you Cole?
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I put a layer of automotive vinyl wrap material over the existing paint. Covered with the armor then bead of silicon on top edge.
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I laid it down horizontal bottom to top like shingles.
Yep! That exhaust sounds killer on the LJ
The vinyl automotive wrap is a great idea. Maybe even some of that “Clear Bra” material.
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Yep! That exhaust sounds killer on the LJ
The vinyl automotive wrap is a great idea. Maybe even some of that “Clear Bra” material.
Glad to hear the exhaust worked out. What did you have to do to get it to fit?
I ended up cutting my factory system off in between the muffler and the mid cat. Welded a 16” long piece of exhaust tubing to the flange that bolts to the cat. Slid the muffler/tailpipe on to it and used the band clamp. Bolted the flange back to the cat. Worked out awesome and all the hangers lined up nicely.