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Old 04-20-2011, 06:15 AM
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Great job. I may have to paint my jeep letters now.
Old 04-20-2011, 06:21 AM
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This looks great! I however took my jeep emblems off, I think it speaks for itself without the letters. But I like what ya did
Old 04-20-2011, 06:38 AM
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Originally Posted by RedJK2
Wow...excellent job! Thanks for taking the time to document everything.

What grit sand paper did you use? Also, what did you use for applying the epoxy? It almost looks like a clear plastic sandwich bag.
Thanks for the great comments everyone. Very much appreciated.

I used an 80 grit sandpaper. It didn't go too deep or leave bad scratch marks. I think it was a good choice. Others may have different opinions but this worked for me.

Yes I did use a heavy duty zip-lock bag. Cut into a 1/4 circle, and cut a small hole in the tip. There's a trick here...WORK FAST!

I basically made a "baker's frosting squeeze bag" and then mixed the epoxy and quickly poured it into the bag with the help of a friend. I worked pretty quickly as the epoxy heats up in the plastic. It allowed me to be more precise in where I put the drops.

HINT: If using this technique, mix small amounts of epoxy at a time and use it quickly.
Old 04-20-2011, 06:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Jhen
Great job looks good. I like your sticker, I dont get alot of waves in Sacramento.
Yeah I don't know what's up with that. Nobody waves around here. :(

So this is my way of telling the other drivers there is a code of conduct. LOL


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Old 04-20-2011, 06:41 AM
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Originally Posted by mack78
That is awesome!!!! When I saw the pic of you taking off the Jeep letters I was wondering what was up but didn't have any idea you were going to paint and remount them. That is so cool. Great job!

Cheers!
Thanks I almost left them off but decided to be different and have the letters stand out against the black background. I like the results. Thank ya much.
Old 04-20-2011, 06:46 AM
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Very nice! ::
Old 04-20-2011, 06:56 AM
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Looks awesome the grill, or I should say the front plastic part does not 'exactly' match the painted metal fenders and hood, so this is a mod I was thinking about doing!
Thanks for the step by step.
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Originally Posted by Sarathesahara
Very nice! ::
Thanks. And I really like your screen name/Jeep name.

Kinda makes me wanna name mine Sammy The Sport.
Old 04-20-2011, 06:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Work in Progress - JK
Looks awesome the grill, or I should say the front plastic part does not 'exactly' match the painted metal fenders and hood, so this is a mod I was thinking about doing!
Thanks for the step by step.
You're welcome and thanks for the comments.

By the way...does anyone know how to reply to multiple posts at a time?
Old 04-20-2011, 07:24 AM
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Nicely Done!! I am not so much a fan of the bedlined grill/painted grill. But I have to admit the contrast with the black and blue looks pretty sweet!


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