Notices
Modified JK Tech Tech related bulletin board forum regarding subjects such as suspension, tires & wheels, steering, bumpers, skid plates, drive train, cages, on-board air and other useful modifications that will help improve the performance and protection of your Jeep JK Wrangler (Rubicon, Sahara, Unlimited and X) on the trail.

PLEASE DO NOT START SHOW & TELL TYPE THREADS IN THIS FORUM

Low-cost / Free mods that should be done?

Thread Tools
 
Old 03-13-2015, 08:02 AM
  #4351  
JK Newbie
 
Sublime's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 39
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Anybody have the link to the rear bumper stubby mod?
Old 03-13-2015, 08:17 AM
  #4352  
JK Newbie
 
Sublime's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 39
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Plasti Dip vs. Bed Liner
For stock bumpers and fender flares
Pros?
Cons?
Old 03-13-2015, 10:28 AM
  #4353  
JK Freak
 
TreyJK's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Tulsa, OK
Posts: 645
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Sublime
Plasti Dip vs. Bed Liner For stock bumpers and fender flares Pros? Cons?
Plasti Dip:
Pro's- 1) Removable 2) Flat Black
Con's- 1) Rocks and road debris will chip damage it 2) You may not like flat black

Bed Liner:
Pro's - 1) Looks better (IMO) 2) More durable than Plasti Dip
Con's - 1) Not really removable 2) Some brands may fade in color after a while.
Old 03-13-2015, 01:30 PM
  #4354  
JK Newbie
 
Sublime's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 39
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I'm pretty sure I'm going to go with the bed liner. Any prep work needed for the bed liner? Which brand would be the most durable? I was looking at the DupliColor Bed Armor but it does not say it adheres to plastics, anybody use this stuff?

Last edited by Sublime; 03-13-2015 at 01:54 PM.
Old 03-13-2015, 02:28 PM
  #4355  
JK Enthusiast
 
Chapman89's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Gastonia, NC
Posts: 135
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I did the Rustoleum spray on bed liner. Only prep was a rinse with degreaser, light sanding, and two coats on bed liner. Looks perfect, cleans easy with gentle brushing. I like the rough texture.
Old 03-13-2015, 03:28 PM
  #4356  
JK Junkie
 
jeepmojo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 2,318
Received 12 Likes on 8 Posts
Default might want to use

a few coats of etching primer before hitting it with the bedliner . 3 coats usually then 3 coats of bedliner
Old 03-13-2015, 03:35 PM
  #4357  
JK Newbie
 
Sublime's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 39
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Rustoleum seems like the way to go, been reading some harsh reviews about the bed armor by DupliColor on plastic, but the common trick seems to be the adhesion promoter.
Old 03-13-2015, 05:31 PM
  #4358  
JK Enthusiast
 
BeachJK's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Altamonte Springs, FL
Posts: 439
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Lots of LEDs under $100, on eBay they work great



Click image for larger version

Name:	image-417159893.jpg
Views:	1643
Size:	48.0 KB
ID:	601073
Old 03-13-2015, 05:32 PM
  #4359  
JK Enthusiast
 
Chapman89's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Gastonia, NC
Posts: 135
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Sublime, that's basically the reason I went with Rustoleum. Too many mentions of Duplicolor peeling off. I've had mine coated for 6+ months. Plenty of washes, sun exposure, and hits against stuff on the trails. No issues. Just take your time and don't spray it too heavy or close. It dries quickly.
Old 03-18-2015, 12:36 AM
  #4360  
JK Newbie
 
wiredude's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Soddy Daisy, Tn
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

thanks for the info...that thing drives me crazy


Quick Reply: Low-cost / Free mods that should be done?



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 07:04 AM.