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Old 08-31-2008, 03:48 PM
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Default Undercoated and Painted the Bumpers

I think this is my first post so I wanted to start off by saying Hello. Ok so I want new bumpers because I firmly believe that bumpers should not be made of plastic. I am also tired of the black plastic with dirt stains that will not come out. But I also want new tires, rims and a 3 in lift and that is just the short list. The only problem is the “Jeep Fund” only has enough for one of those wish list items and I want the lift done first. So my great idea was to remove all the plastic bumper parts and undercoat and paint them. Well it sounded good yesterday when I started this project. I am by no means a master of the tools but I try, not always with the best results. So long story short the bumpers look great right now but the problem is the undercoat will not harden and when I put the bumpers back on I scratched them up. I don’t think they are going to work out. I am worried about the first time they get mud on them or I have to wash it. Well the good news is now I can strip the bumpers off and on in a hurry now. I am starting to learn my way around it.










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Old 08-31-2008, 03:51 PM
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Ok so how do I get the pictures to show without having to click the links?
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I just tired it and I remembered i already have an account on Photobucket thank you for the help.
Old 08-31-2008, 05:01 PM
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Installed a brand new out of the box mygig loving every minute of it
Old 08-31-2008, 05:09 PM
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Still deployed, nothing new yet
Old 08-31-2008, 05:13 PM
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I pulled the Wrangler and rubicon stickers off and installed the spidertrex wheel spacers! next is the leveling kit.
Old 08-31-2008, 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by born4mud
I think this is my first post so I wanted to start off by saying Hello. Ok so I want new bumpers because I firmly believe that bumpers should not be made of plastic. I am also tired of the black plastic with dirt stains that will not come out. But I also want new tires, rims and a 3 in lift and that is just the short list. The only problem is the “Jeep Fund” only has enough for one of those wish list items and I want the lift done first. So my great idea was to remove all the plastic bumper parts and undercoat and paint them. Well it sounded good yesterday when I started this project. I am by no means a master of the tools but I try, not always with the best results. So long story short the bumpers look great right now but the problem is the undercoat will not harden and when I put the bumpers back on I scratched them up. I don’t think they are going to work out. I am worried about the first time they get mud on them or I have to wash it. Well the good news is now I can strip the bumpers off and on in a hurry now. I am starting to learn my way around it.

Howdy & welcome: Coulda saved ya' some trouble painting them OEM's! Check out the thread on MAKING a stubby........ To combat the water stains Turtle Wax's BLACK ICE is awsome stuff & loved by quite a few here-- no white residue and keeps them OEM's looking good.

But I digress: here are pics of m' stubby. I herculined it and at about 2500 miles+ its holding on there pretty dam good




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Installed Rugged Ridge light guards on my headlights, turn signals, side markers and tail lights today. Next on the list is the the kayak grab handle mod.
Old 09-01-2008, 05:29 AM
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I glued my right nipple back on...
Old 09-01-2008, 06:09 AM
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The Nipple install must of hurt a bit.
My install this week. ARB rear diff cover, wheel spacers, rear extent brake lines. More to follow


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