Low-cost / Free mods that should be done?
01-16-2012, 03:31 PM
#711
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No doubt, you da' man. Great idea, thanks for posting it! Oh, and as another poster mentioned, if you're a JKU, get two rolls...
It's not really that it looks great (although it does) as much as I like the fact that I *don't* notice it - the ugly pinch seam I always noticed and it drove me nuts!
It's not really that it looks great (although it does) as much as I like the fact that I *don't* notice it - the ugly pinch seam I always noticed and it drove me nuts!
01-16-2012, 04:35 PM
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I used VHT Epoxy paint. Self Primming, All weather and Rust and Salt resistant. Good to 250 degrees F too
Using blue painters tape and old newspaper I masked off all three locks, Scuffed the surface (scotchbrite) of each lock, wiped clean then applied two thin coats.
Same process for the Antena except I removed it.
I actually did this back on June 5th of 2011 and it still looks good.
The silver on the locks and antena just didnt work. All I need now is to change the stock rims to black and I will be happy with the look!
Using blue painters tape and old newspaper I masked off all three locks, Scuffed the surface (scotchbrite) of each lock, wiped clean then applied two thin coats.
Same process for the Antena except I removed it.
I actually did this back on June 5th of 2011 and it still looks good.
The silver on the locks and antena just didnt work. All I need now is to change the stock rims to black and I will be happy with the look!
01-16-2012, 04:40 PM
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That pinch seam bothered me every time I saw it. Still not sure why they designed it that way. I had to find a cover up for it and a cheap one to hold me over for now was the only option.
01-16-2012, 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by NJ-RUBICON
Highlift hood mount. Total 3 dollars. One 1/2 bolt (4in long est.) two 1/2 in nuts. One bolt sleeve. And one wing nut. Never moves. Perfect cheep alternative.
01-17-2012, 07:48 PM
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If ur trying to prevent the seatbelts from flapping, i found the best fix was to buy cheap seatbelt shoulder belts and velcro them around the seatbelt where it extends from the plastic - dont velcro too tightly - and its a permanent fix, and isnt visible. I can post pics if u want.
01-19-2012, 11:23 AM
#718
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Originally Posted by Bjbspong
If ur trying to prevent the seatbelts from flapping, i found the best fix was to buy cheap seatbelt shoulder belts and velcro them around the seatbelt where it extends from the plastic - dont velcro too tightly - and its a permanent fix, and isnt visible. I can post pics if u want.
01-19-2012, 01:09 PM
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If ur trying to prevent the seatbelts from flapping, i found the best fix was to buy cheap seatbelt shoulder belts and velcro them around the seatbelt where it extends from the plastic - dont velcro too tightly - and its a permanent fix, and isnt visible. I can post pics if u want.
