Which Bumper paint ?

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Oct 18, 2007 | 08:14 AM

#11

Red Rock Rubicon

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I had a body shop paint mine for a few hundred dollars and they gave me a quart of paint for touch ups. It was money well spent in my opinion.

You should paint yours Flame Red to match the JK

Oct 18, 2007 | 08:26 AM

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twinturbostang

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You can also powder coat it.... If you know where a shop is around you.

Oct 18, 2007 | 09:57 AM

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westchester

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This is one to do at home - I'll paint, shout & make the rules, and I'll 'request??' my kids sand between each coat.....family project

Oct 18, 2007 | 10:14 AM

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westchester

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Originally Posted by jrtjk

When I painted my Rock Lizard bumper for my XJ less than a year ago, I used Duplicolor hammer finish and it was great. Lots of people recomend that on jeepforum. Was cheap, easy to use, and strong finish.

is it an enameled rough finish or smooth ? matt or gloss ? many thanks...

Oct 18, 2007 | 04:23 PM

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crux

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Quote:

Originally Posted by westchester

I found the Duplicolor and prep on http://www.levineautoparts.com/duptrucbedli.html and will prime with POR-15 beforehand.

Crux - The Duplicolor website doesn't provide finish details, what does yours look like pls? is it an enameled rough finish or smooth ? and matt or gloss ? many thanks...

Mine basically looks between a rhino lining & rustoleum textured spray paint