what wiper arms are you running? also I am leaning towards putting a soft top on mine in the winter.... Still have not decided If I am going oem style or bestop. I keep leaning to bestop since it can be folded down for top down fun. But I might be cold if I do this.
I ended up using rustoleum Saten nickel on my fj40 seat frames when I re did them. Turned out nice. Of course it was not 100% factory correct but it was close! I cant remember who but sombody on mud recommended it. For a patina rig it looked the part...