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Old Sep 16, 2012 | 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Sommer13
Nice job on the overlays man, great look with that flame red color, they really pop out! And your LP is funny
Thanks man
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Old Sep 16, 2012 | 03:34 PM
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Looks great! Way to think outside the box to make your JK stand out!
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Old Sep 16, 2012 | 03:40 PM
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Looks awesome! I wanted to do that too if I could find a cheap set for sale.
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Old Sep 17, 2012 | 04:20 PM
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Looks great! I like the way it makes the bumpers really stand out!
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Old Sep 17, 2012 | 04:45 PM
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Selling my stock bumper from 2012 unlimited. You close to RI?
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Old Nov 8, 2012 | 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by SinsterJK
First you need to get any contaminates off with a wax and grease remover then sand with 400 sand paper or red scotch brite. Then clean again trying not to touch with dirty or sweaty hands. Then apply even coats of paint till covered. You must apply a clear coat for gloss and UV protection.
Dawn dish soap is fantastic for cleaning. Also I use a 50/50 mixture of just water and IPAlcohol to strip my pick-up and the wife's Mercedes of all wax and polish I have put on it and then clay, wash and start all buffing. I've never tried a "clay" bar for a job like this but you might try it. Just be sure to use a lubricating liquid you can get from any detail homepage.

Grasping at straws here but have you considered using Plasti Dip? If it doesn't turn out or you don't like it, just simply tear it off.
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Old Nov 8, 2012 | 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Redjk777
Well here are the pictures. Like I said I'm no pro in painting. But it looks nice.
If I had not read that you did this yourself I would have thought a auto body shop painted them. "Fantastic looking."

Life is a learning curve and if we don't try something we haven't done before then we shall never know our limitations.
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Old Nov 8, 2012 | 04:33 PM
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You did a good job, but i dunno man... i say paint the entire bumpers!
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