Six-dollar dash upgrade
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: Omaha, NE
JK Newbie
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 24
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From: Klamath Falls, Oregon
Steps:
1. Buy Dupli-Color Vinyl & Fabric Coating in Silver (or any color you want)(I found it at Auto-Zone for $5.99)
2. Open the vents, turn the vent about 1/4 turn clockwise or counter-clockwise (depending on which vent).
3. This will unlock the vents and they will slide right out.
4. Use a small screwdriver to remove the vent bezel (lift four small "tabs")
5. Apply 3-4 thin coats of paint.
6. Dry, and you are done. Snap the bezels back in place and put the vents back in.
The paint looks great, very even and if you clean the plastic thoroughly, it will stick well.
1. Buy Dupli-Color Vinyl & Fabric Coating in Silver (or any color you want)(I found it at Auto-Zone for $5.99)
2. Open the vents, turn the vent about 1/4 turn clockwise or counter-clockwise (depending on which vent).
3. This will unlock the vents and they will slide right out.
4. Use a small screwdriver to remove the vent bezel (lift four small "tabs")
5. Apply 3-4 thin coats of paint.
6. Dry, and you are done. Snap the bezels back in place and put the vents back in.
The paint looks great, very even and if you clean the plastic thoroughly, it will stick well.
JK Newbie
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 38
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From: Quebec
Great stuff guys!
Just wondering if the paint is holding up well? Can you still use armour-all to clean the painted surfaces? Any fading, chipping, flaking? I want to do all my vents and the centre piece sides and the whole console between the seats. But am worried about how it will hold up. Also can i use KRYLON paint only or do i need to use other products such as primer, adhesive helper? I really like the black paint approach i saw earlier! I hate the grey crap in my jeep!!! lol
Love this forum!!!
Just wondering if the paint is holding up well? Can you still use armour-all to clean the painted surfaces? Any fading, chipping, flaking? I want to do all my vents and the centre piece sides and the whole console between the seats. But am worried about how it will hold up. Also can i use KRYLON paint only or do i need to use other products such as primer, adhesive helper? I really like the black paint approach i saw earlier! I hate the grey crap in my jeep!!! lol
Love this forum!!!
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 151
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From: Milltown/Lavallette NJ
Great stuff guys!
Just wondering if the paint is holding up well? Can you still use armour-all to clean the painted surfaces? Any fading, chipping, flaking? I want to do all my vents and the centre piece sides and the whole console between the seats. But am worried about how it will hold up. Also can i use KRYLON paint only or do i need to use other products such as primer, adhesive helper? I really like the black paint approach i saw earlier! I hate the grey crap in my jeep!!! lol
Love this forum!!!
Just wondering if the paint is holding up well? Can you still use armour-all to clean the painted surfaces? Any fading, chipping, flaking? I want to do all my vents and the centre piece sides and the whole console between the seats. But am worried about how it will hold up. Also can i use KRYLON paint only or do i need to use other products such as primer, adhesive helper? I really like the black paint approach i saw earlier! I hate the grey crap in my jeep!!! lol
Love this forum!!!
JK Newbie
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 22
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From: Bath, PA
Painted interior pieces and wheels red to match, and added seat covers with red piping. I just had a River Raider sport cage installed, also painted red to match, but don't have pics yet... maybe I'll snap a few later today.
