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Jan 19, 2015 | 11:55 AM

#42411

Bubbacon

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From: fort wayne, IN

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Originally Posted by Bruhee

So I painted the vents on my induction hood red. Not sure exactly what I think about it. My jeep was totally blacked out with only red D rings on the front bumper and I have red accents on the interior. I don't necessarily hate the red vents but I'm not in love with it either. Everyone's honest opinions would be greatly appreciated. The last two pics are the original black.

Personally, i think it would look bad ass with just the top vent painted red, and the side vents black. Would be just enough accent. My rig is all black so i am partial that way. Good looking rig tho.

Jan 19, 2015 | 12:59 PM

#42412

brutevforce

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From: NC

All I can say is drilling through your body(tailgate) with a black and decker battery powered drill is a pain in the ass. I just wanna get my smittybilt molle tailgate panel installed.

Jan 19, 2015 | 02:50 PM

#42413

Chapman89

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From: Gastonia, NC

Primed and painted the rear fender wells. Looks much better!

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Jan 19, 2015 | 04:35 PM

#42414

JK-Paul

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From: Alpha Centauri

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Originally Posted by prelucir

Huh, but you still knew what I wanted.

Probably due to my having worked with the mentally handicapped for years.

NYUK!

Jan 19, 2015 | 04:59 PM

#42415

htm7765

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From: Bluffton SC

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Originally Posted by Bruhee

Krylon flat black. And the white didn't work for me. My jeep is blacked out.

Any special prep or just scuff and shoot ?

Jan 19, 2015 | 06:08 PM

#42416

ljvsnyder

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Joined: Sep 2013

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From: Southern Illinois

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Originally Posted by NateSamJK13

Had some dents in my hood from a pecan tree at the house and can't afford a TMD Hood so I decided to make one similar. Daystar hood cowl and raptor lined. Still need to do the vents in silver

Looks good. How hard was the install? And is that a textured hood decal?

Jan 19, 2015 | 07:02 PM

#42417

NateSamJK13

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From: Okawville, IL

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Originally Posted by ljvsnyder

Looks good. How hard was the install? And is that a textured hood decal?

Install was actually easier than I thought it would be. I installed the hood cowl, taped off around the hood, sanded, then sprayed all of it with raptor. No decal

Jan 19, 2015 | 07:03 PM

#42418

jstanish

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Joined: Dec 2014

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From: Crystal Lake, IL

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Originally Posted by Chapman89

Primed and painted the rear fender wells. Looks much better! <img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=592778"/> <img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=592779"/> <img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=592780"/>

Looks nice, 1 coat of primer and paint? What paint did you use? Did you do this with the tires off or on?

Jan 19, 2015 | 07:04 PM

#42419

AZ Honey Badger

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From: Phoenix, AZ

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Originally Posted by Stephane87

Maybe only the top vent in red and the side ones in black...

I think I'm gonna paint em all back to black soon. I love it when it's blacked out.

Jan 19, 2015 | 07:33 PM

#42420

Chapman89

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From: Gastonia, NC

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Originally Posted by jstanish

Looks nice, 1 coat of primer and paint? What paint did you use? Did you do this with the tires off or on?

Thanks. I sanded lightly first, wiped down with mineral spirits, 2 light coats of Rustoleum self etching primer, then 2 coats of Rustoleum flat black paint.

I removed the wheels/tires for more room to work. I suppose you could skip that step but I'm running 35's and haven't installed my lift yet... Space is limited.