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Low-cost / Free mods that should be done?

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Old 12-10-2012, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by BoneShkr
I did 1 better.
Used some Decorative Aluminum plating that has hole punched in it.

No issues with cooling, even in heavy traffic at 107 degrees with the AC running....

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Man, that is hard to believe. You are probably only getting 10% air flow at the most.

It looks good, good luck.

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Old 12-10-2012, 05:25 PM
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I just today got around to doin the blinker mod. Tapped the fender marker light into front blinkers. Cool quick and easy!
Old 12-10-2012, 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by BoneShkr

I did 1 better.
Used some Decorative Aluminum plating that has hole punched in it.
No issues with cooling, even in heavy traffic at 107 degrees with the
AC running... And it really looks like a factory issued item.

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I like the creativeness but it is hard to believe there is not air flow issues other than that no a bad idea
Old 12-10-2012, 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by chad985
What can i buy to paint inside my hard top and where.can i get it?
I'm using a rubber sound deadening paint from Pepboys. No done yet so can't say how well it works but I have high expectations.

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Old 12-10-2012, 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by chad985
What can i buy to paint inside my hard top and where.can i get it?
Phottomat,
I used krylon chalkboard flat black ...about 4 cans to do the top and freedom panels.....5$ a can
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I also added boom mat to the top while I was upgrading.......
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Old 12-10-2012, 06:31 PM
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My concern, and the reason I have yet to spray the underside of my top, is... I'm wondering how well finish holds up where you turn the peices linking the t-s together.. Seems like it would wear off.

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Originally Posted by 07blacksahara
I like the creativeness but it is hard to believe there is not air flow issues other than that no a bad idea
airflow is right...as if these things didnt get bad enough mpg....
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Originally Posted by bushpilot

airflow is right...as if these things didnt get bad enough mpg....
Touché you have a point
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Originally Posted by TYDFAN
... I'm wondering how well finish holds up where you turn the peices linking the t-s together.. Seems like it would wear off.
The handles turn on bearings or bushings. They do not rub on the roof. Remove the bolts and handles before you paint. Doesn't show good detail, but here:

Use a bit of tape stuffed in hole to keep bedliner or paint off threads and they'll go back in smoothly.

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Been using mine now since the fall ...and no signs of chipping or peeling. If you prep it right and remove hardware ..then mask off , spray and give time to dry it should be fine.


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