Holy crap, I can't believe how good those came out, especially with a utility knife. I would have made it about 6" before I got impatient and frigged the whole thing up. Nicely done!
Did mine years ago - rustoleum. Came out fantastic. I did the bumpers next because they came out so good. Then the steps and the factory mud flaps. Then the mirrors and door handles. It still looks like new. Did the shield over the gas tank and anything in the front suspension that was visible. Holding up amazing. Years. I tried the heat gun, the black magic - all a waste of time and money. Spray paint - boom.
Looks great! It’s a Jeep and it’s going off road very good! My thought is you probably going to scratch somewhere. Easy to repair as long as you don’t bend or break something.
Tough to drag my butt inside and sit in front of a computer for video editing with the beautiful weather we've been having lol. Thanks for staying tuned!
I need to paint our XJ's bumper ends and bumpers. Also need to hammer out the dent the old lady put in the bumper when she backed into a concrete pole structure. Lol. Awesome videos. Been following since you started this project.
Great video as always. I’m on the lookout for a cheap Jeep without much success. Your videos have been helpful on things to do with it once I find one.
Patience is key and be ready to buy as soon as you find one because it will sell quick. Took about 10 years for me to find the deal I got on this one, but I've bought a few others over the years in rough shape for around half KBB value. They're out there, if you keep your eyes out you'll come across one eventually!
Holding up fantastic! I've used this exact process for years and have never had a problem with paint flaking off. The flares usually need a recoat after 4-5 years due to oxidation from the sun.
I like your thinking. I actually picked up that combo a few months ago with JK shocks in anticipation of needing a lift on this Jeep, but hopefully they'll stay on a shelf in the garage and we won't end up needing them.
@@arizona5253 Adjustable front track bar, bumpstops, shocks. I’ve been building a LJ and found the ZJ V8 springs with a 4.0 is only 2” on the front. I got 3” with the ZJv8 springs with my 2.5 4 cyl.
I just ripped out my dash completely. I have a flat piece of 14ga steel to span the empty area after I ripped out the HVAC system. It was so inefficient. I replaced it with a classic car heater system from ebay, it uses two 4" 12v computer fans and it works great, just no AC. I removed the compressor years ago, so AC wasn't an issue. There is so much wasted space and crap in behind the car-like dash of the TJ. I just have to get the wife sew me up a cover for the exposed part of the steering column and all will be well..
Hmmm so maybe I didn't make enough passes with the heatgun. Flat dash sounds like an interesting concept, I've seen it done on YJs but this is the first I've heard of in a TJ. I assume your eliminated he passenger airbag?
@@Whiteandsonsgarage The side pieces were pretty bad on both sides and the steering wheel surround was grey . The key to doing it was getting it really hot and doing it multiple times but not melting the texture away. Ive painted dashes before but they never came out looking stock.
Thanks. I'd say it's fairly normal on these jeeps. The fading could be prevented by applying something like 303 Aerospace Protectant (only if the flares are still bare plastic...I probably wouldn't apply this over paint) or keeping the Jeep in a garage when not in use. I don't think this Jeep has ever been washed, much less seen the inside of a garage or had some kind of protectant applied to the plastic, so this is what 20 years of hard sun exposure looks like.
No primer but his is the first time I've used this brand of plastic paint. I usually use Krylon Fusion (without primer) and seem to get 3-4 years out of it before needing a recoat.
Are you putting on a lift? I just replaced the factory shocks on my 99 TJ with rough country 2.5” lift. The kit with springs was just a little bit more than buying new factory shocks, and they are apparently better
Been watching all your videos amazing! Nice work do you custom paint any of your jeeps you fix up? U have really good ideas thanks! I'll continue watching!!
Cool! Found it hanging next to the spray cans at tractor supply a few years ago. Was under 10 bucks and this one has easily sprayed 100+ cans of paint. VERY worthwhile investment.
Kinda looked color matched because u use gloss instead of satin.... it works since u have it already. Itll dull up after a while ....youll get your satin eventually 😝
With a highly calibrated steering wheel hand lol. The only thing that rubs are the tires on the lower control arms when the steering wheel is fully turned. And the only time that happens with on-road driving is while maneuvering in a parking lot. I quickly got accustomed to how far the wheel is able to turn before the tires rub and I very rarely turn the wheel too far anymore. The better answer to your question is there are a couple bolts on the front axle that you can adjust to stop the steering knuckles from turning too far. This adjustment is very easy and takes about 10 or 15 minutes; I may eventually do this but haven't felt the need yet.
Technically yes, but I haven't uploaded anything there in a year or so. If this channel subscriber base becomes a little larger I may consider making the account active again.
