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Old Jun 9, 2008 | 07:48 PM
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I may just be paranoid here but it seems as if my paint is somewhat rippled. I have a black Sahara and when I look at it it is somewhat mirrored and reflective because of it. I actually like it, but I'm just scared down the road the paint my be chipping off because of it. When I look at other black vehicles I don't see this effect. Has anyone else noticed this???
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Old Jun 9, 2008 | 08:07 PM
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I'm not sure what your referring to? Do you mean orange peel effect? If so I've seen this on all JK's. Do you have a picture?
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Old Jun 9, 2008 | 08:21 PM
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every JK Ive seen has orange peel, don't worry about it, just wax it .
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Old Jun 9, 2008 | 09:42 PM
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Just wait until you see what little stones will do to the paint on your door hinges. My bottom rear hinges look like the surface of the moon, but the primer seems to hold up well.
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Old Jun 9, 2008 | 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by yetibear
Just wait until you see what little stones will do to the paint on your door hinges. My bottom rear hinges look like the surface of the moon, but the primer seems to hold up well.
Not to mention the Arizona brush along the side. Wonder if all those little scratches will rub out???
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 04:26 AM
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There's a reason I chose white. Easiest color to touch up and won't show scratches like other colors.
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 06:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Yucca Patrol
There's a reason I chose white. Easiest color to touch up and won't show scratches like other colors.
Until it rusts the hinges and then you really see them.
Thats why I got red, hides rust and marinara.
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 06:58 AM
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Originally Posted by poppakristof
Until it rusts the hinges and then you really see them.
Thats why I got red, hides rust and marinara.
marinara!?
I went with Jeep Green because it shows off dirt and rust in a most attractive manner.
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by yetibear
marinara!?
I went with Jeep Green because it shows off dirt and rust in a most attractive manner.
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by yetibear
marinara!?
I went with Jeep Green because it shows off dirt and rust in a most attractive manner.
And hides puke real well....

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