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What color are the -60262 rims? Like a lot.
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To Paint or Not To Paint...
So I have always preferred the look of the black grill and mirrors over the chrome that my 74 has but I have been hesitant to paint the original OE parts. Mine are not in the best shape as the sun has done some work on them so I am maybe considering it. I think I can still buy new black grill and manual mirrors so lets call that option one. Second is to find some one who would trade black for chrome and the third is to do some prep and paint what I have. So what say you guys?
Here is some pics to show the condition of my grill and mirrors. I don't think I would consider painting them if they we supper nice but since they are showing their age maybe now is the time.
So I have always preferred the look of the black grill and mirrors over the chrome that my 74 has but I have been hesitant to paint the original OE parts. Mine are not in the best shape as the sun has done some work on them so I am maybe considering it. I think I can still buy new black grill and manual mirrors so lets call that option one. Second is to find some one who would trade black for chrome and the third is to do some prep and paint what I have. So what say you guys?
Here is some pics to show the condition of my grill and mirrors. I don't think I would consider painting them if they we supper nice but since they are showing their age maybe now is the time.
FJBen
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Pasti-dip paint? Looks matte black and you can peel it off if you don’t like it? Can touch it up or redo?
G'Day Folks,
NM Frontier, I'd remove the grill and mirrors (along with anything else that needs a touch up), and have them abrasive Blasted, to remove the chrome plating, then have them either Powder Coated, or painted Black.
Hope that helps
D'oh!
Homer
NM Frontier, I'd remove the grill and mirrors (along with anything else that needs a touch up), and have them abrasive Blasted, to remove the chrome plating, then have them either Powder Coated, or painted Black.
Hope that helps
D'oh!
Homer
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Definitely leaning towards the plasti-dip for all of those reasons, I’m just not sure how the texture will look. I haven’t messed with plasti-dip before not sure “thick” it will look
I did the spray Plasti-Dip in flat black on the mirrors. It looks good, but I don't think I did enough coats as it was a little thin in places, and it does nick, scratch fairly easily, but probably easy to recover.
I'll narrow your choices down: Mesh front grille OEM new is not available-- only later grille styles are available. I've been able to find used version from Japan auction sites and some times here in the states, but they tend to be pretty expensive.
Black manual mirrors are still available new OEM.
HTH.
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Thanks Onur, I like the mesh grill so I may give plasti dip a go, see how long it lasts then maybe consider going to the newer style one day.
coldtaco, that looks good thanks for the example.
coldtaco, that looks good thanks for the example.
Glad you still have it! One of my favorite colored BJ74!
How do you like Boise? I’m considering moving to Idaho in a couple years when I’m done with schooling.
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@saltycoconuts
Thanks, I love that it almost matches the 40th 80 series color.
Boise is a great place, my wife is from here so I’ve been familiar with the area for awhile. It a good place for outdoor stuff but it been discovered, housing is crazy and trails near town are always busy. But we’re still happy with the decision to move our HQ up here.
Thanks, I love that it almost matches the 40th 80 series color.
Boise is a great place, my wife is from here so I’ve been familiar with the area for awhile. It a good place for outdoor stuff but it been discovered, housing is crazy and trails near town are always busy. But we’re still happy with the decision to move our HQ up here.
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So I’m going the Plasti Dip route since it is non permanent and seems easy to touch up. If it turns out nice then I’ll leave it, then one day blast it and use real paint. If I miss the chrome then I can peel it off.
Really liked this image so I asked my girlfriend to make a rendering of your truck!
Cheers!
Cheers!
jblueridge
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Please set up her business so I can pay her to do one of my truck.
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That is so awesome! Please give her a big ol thank you 
Yes, both t-shirt and sticker worthy at a minimum!
Now that she’s feeling a bit more confident she’s doing mine, PM me and We can exchange emails. Maybe set something up!
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I’m very pleased with the results even if it’s in the driveway
Just stumbled on your build, very nice looking truck! I need to start my thread....
