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Old 04-21-2013, 07:02 AM
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I like it. Looks great!
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Old 04-22-2013, 03:10 PM
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I just read the whole 283 pages, it took a while . . . .

I have not bought a JK yet but I'm working on pricing and saving up (I test drove a few)

anyway, Thank you all for the info and ideas !!


1st post!!
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Old 04-22-2013, 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Tim1988
My new airlinesystem

<img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=449313"/>

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Looks good! Nice job!
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Old 04-22-2013, 03:34 PM
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For those of you who have plastidipped their grilles can you tell me how it's held up after daily commuting on highway with lots of bugs, how it's held up to scratches from branches and other stuff in the trails and how easy is it to touch up a little section? What about car washes?

If there was a gash in it could I re paint that bit or would I need to take it all off and start over?

And how can I battle fading?
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Old 04-22-2013, 05:13 PM
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For those of you who have plastidipped their grilles can you tell me how it's held up after daily commuting on highway with lots of bugs, how it's held up to scratches from branches and other stuff in the trails and how easy is it to touch up a little section? What about car washes?

If there was a gash in it could I re paint that bit or would I need to take it all off and start over?

And how can I battle fading?
I have had my grill dipped for over 7 months. And no fading or chips. It has held up great
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Old 04-22-2013, 06:06 PM
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I have had my grill dipped for over 7 months. And no fading or chips. It has held up great


X2.... at least that long.... Prep with alcohol to strip waxes etc. The more you use, the more durable. I've dipped several and use no less than 1 1/2 cans for a grille. Spray both sides, the back not as thick as the front, and it prevents unwanted peeling. :thumbup::thumbup:
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Old 04-22-2013, 08:07 PM
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I would really like to see a dipped grill side by side to a bed lined one, has anyone done both and have a preference to one and why?
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Old 04-23-2013, 03:42 AM
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Originally Posted by ScubaDude
For those of you who have plastidipped their grilles can you tell me how it's held up after daily commuting on highway with lots of bugs, how it's held up to scratches from branches and other stuff in the trails and how easy is it to touch up a little section? What about car washes?

If there was a gash in it could I re paint that bit or would I need to take it all off and start over?

And how can I battle fading?
As far as touch ups, no problem just spray a few coats over the area. I ended up with a lot of marks on mine as we put sand and gravel on the roads here in winter.
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Old 04-23-2013, 03:45 AM
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I would really like to see a dipped grill side by side to a bed lined one, has anyone done both and have a preference to one and why?
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And thanks everyone for the speedy answers.
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I dipped mine to be sure I liked it. Once you sand and spray bed liner there is no going back.
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