LJ_24's 1998 UZJ build thread

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On behalf of all 100 series members worldwide, I'd like to say, "Thank you, Spressomon! Without you, this would not be possible.":D
 
hoser said:
On behalf of all 100 series members worldwide, I'd like to say, "Thank you, Spressomon! Without you, this would not be possible.":D
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If that bumper could talk...:rolleyes:
 
Trunk Monkey said:
I don't think you had nearly enough ratchet straps holding that thing inside a pick-up bed. :flipoff2:

Nice bumpa, I really like that TJM.
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had to play it safe. more importantly, I test drove a jeep today, after that, I came to realize that the 100 series is really comfortable :D
 
hoser said:
Rustoleum textured paint works pretty good and blends well for touch-ups.
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I'm going to buy the paint tomorrow after I spray it with primer. Do you suggest clearcoat over any black paint that I use?
 
I wouldn't use a clear coat as touch up will be easier without it. You are going to take that LC off road right? ;p To each their own but a sheen somewhere between flat and glossy looks nice. Some companies call it "satin" some call it "eggshell", etc. Semi-gloss might be too shiny for my tastes. Fortunately the paint is relatively affordable so you could test spray a spot on the bumper to find out what sheen you like.
 
spressomon said:
I wouldn't use a clear coat as touch up will be easier without it. You are going to take that LC off road right? ;p To each their own but a sheen somewhere between flat and glossy looks nice. Some companies call it "satin" some call it "eggshell", etc. Semi-gloss might be too shiny for my tastes. Fortunately the paint is relatively affordable so you could test spray a spot on the bumper to find out what sheen you like.
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haha yea I'll probably take it offroad. I think I'll go with matte black so its not too flashy :D
 
Rustoleum brand Semi-Gloss almost matches the TJM powdercoat perfectly. It is getting harder to find though.
 
Thought I would share some pictures while I wait for the paint to dry

took of all the plastic trims
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I should have bought that spray can handle months ago. It makes rattle can painting a lot easier. decided to go with the matte black finish :D
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primed and ready for paint
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this primer reminds me of blueberry's bumper
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hopefully I can finish painting so I can get it installed by tonight, depends on the weather:censor:
 
Looks like I won't be putting the bumper on today cos of the weather:censor::censor::censor::censor::censor: atleast I'm done painting it. I kinda like how the matte black turned out!

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Anybody have an estimate on how long install will take?
 
Got any leftover flat black from the bumper? Paint the side trim while you are at it! :D

I'm sure you can get that bumper on in a couple hours taking your time.
 
1loudLX said:
just dont paint it orange, or blue or some ridiculous color.
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Loud, you wouldn't happen to have those recovery brackets still for sale, right? I was browsing earlier and I saw that you were trying to sell em?


Anthony.L said:
Got any leftover flat black from the bumper? Paint the side trim while you are at it! :D

I'm sure you can get that bumper on in a couple hours taking your time.
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ahah I was actually sanding the trims earlier. I was going to tape it up, prime, then paint them but I decided to put it off yet again. I'm gonna do it though cos I bought more paint and primer than I needed :mad:
 
I went to the store earlier and got these d-shackles! Might not seem like a big step but I thought it deserved a progress pic :D They fit perfectly in the custom recovery points

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