PROJECT ~~ ODTJ I (Renamed!)

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O.D.

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Update...
So, i am just about there (Well kinda)..
  • Got the holes fixed on the jeep tub
  • started priming parts
  • Finalized the color that i want to paint everything
  • Got my bumpers made and are ready to be sealed/painted.
As of tomorrow at 5PM, i am off for 2 weeks+ a day so hope to get much finished during this time on the TJ.























Question i have.....

So, the color i am going with is



http://www.krylon.com/products/camouflage_paint_with_fusion_technology/

However i want to shoot everything with a paint gun. Anyone know what my options are for getting this in a gallon paint can? From a painter's perspective, how do you think this will fare with scratches, etc.... I really want something that will be hard and not scratch that easily. Keep in mind, this is going to be a completely "Drab" jeep so, no clear coats...... Are there other options for me to take, if i have this as my color selection, whereby i can have this mixed elsewhere with a more "appropriate" paint that will resist scraches, etc.....? I am looking for something very easy to apply and am trying to avoid mixing parts of this and parts of that if at all possible. I intend to spray everything first with a standard red rust primer first. With the floors, i am actually going to line it with herculiner first and then spray with paint..

Look forward to comments, suggestions.
 
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handsomeDave

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I got some paint mixed up for my explorer, I'm pretty happy with the job these guys did...perfect colour match

It's Hosie & Brown out in the east end. Phone number is 613-741-5006

They also have a shop on merivale, and you can pick it up there.
 
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O.D.

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I cheated :)

Found out a neighbor down the street is a retired body man of 16+ years at some dealership... Now he just pokes away with Hot Rods. He was completely set up in his garage to do this. I had no idea but just stopped by one evening and the next thing you know, i am hauling the tub to his place. Had it back in about 2 days... Total to me: $100 bones and he wasn't even going to take that!!! I already had $75 into a flange tool from PA!!!! Good thing i never opened the package cuz i can now return it!!!!



chunkytrunks said:
Wow, Great patch job. Wouldn't even tell it was your first time.
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Dirk

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good deal on the help down the road. :beer:

The bumpers and tire carrier are sweet...
 
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Mini-T

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You can get Tremclad in a tintable base. I'm not sure if it comes in a flat finish but its cheap and available everywhere.
 
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O.D.

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Had some good progress over the past week...

  • Warn Gas Tank Skid Plate in and tank back in place
  • Front and rear bumpers prepped, POR'd, painted and installed
  • Front PS skid plate installed
  • Sway bars installed.
  • Tub prepped and primered
  • Tub was then lined inside with Herculiner
  • Tub was then painted
  • GenRight flares POR'd, prepped and painted
  • Tub was then installed (Added a 1" body lift)
  • Added a set of Poison Spyder Ricochet Side Rails
  • Added a set of Poison Spyder Rear corner guards
  • Installed the rear flares
  • Installed the front grill (Cut out and installed a set of 2" LED signal lights)
  • Installed the 2" rear LED lights (These are real slick from Genright)
I decided to paint the TJ myself with rattle cans. I have a feeling it won't be as hard as i was hoping but we'll see. Worst that can happen is i pull it all off next year and get it coated with a better paint. So far i am in about 19 cans of the Krylon Cammo paint. I still have the hood to do, the front flat fenders and the 1/2 and full doors.

LOTS left to do!!! However this week off really gave it a good boost!


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wrangled97

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Wow! It's really coming along well....but....I kinda liked to original colour better! haha! Just kidding!.... That's some seriously nice work!
 
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O.D.

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Update.... Got a good chunk of the Interior done including the dash, tied up a whack load of loose ends, got one of the front flat fenders on as well...... I have enough clearance i think for 40's !!!!


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O.D.

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I had bought a complete tan interior + the sahara seats. I decided to add the carpet for shits and giggles for the time being. I did however herculine the inside of the tub and then painted this to match the exterior paint so once i get bored with the carpet i can just remove it and have herculined floor exposed...




DoctorPhate said:
Looks awesome man. Did you put carpet in?
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DoctorPhate

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ahhh, Yeah I thought it seemed funny that most people get rid of the carpet as soon as they get their jeeps and you put one in lol.
 
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Root Moose

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FWIW, I've been looking at the rubber flooring stuff you can get for Jeeps (XJ in my case). I figure it would be a good idea to try it to dissipate some of the road noise and heat from the automatic transmission.
 
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O.D.

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Root Moose said:
FWIW, I've been looking at the rubber flooring stuff you can get for Jeeps (XJ in my case). I figure it would be a good idea to try it to dissipate some of the road noise and heat from the automatic transmission.
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I got mine at TSC. It was about $120 or so. I used less than half though so if you are interested, I have what's left in the can for you to try. All you'd have to do is buy a paint roller....
 
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Root Moose

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FSLBRNR said:
I got mine at TSC. It was about $120 or so. I used less than half though so if you are interested, I have what's left in the can for you to try. All you'd have to do is buy a paint roller....
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Thanks for the offer. I have some unused Gator Guard kicking around still so I don't need any at the moment.

I actually meant something like this in addition to a roll on bed liner and sound deadener:

http://www.quadratec.com/products/14049_0X_PG.htm

I love how your Jeep looks like a flattie at a casual glance.
 
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O.D.

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Allrighty.. With about 2 weeks go to before i am to deliver it for the cage build, i am getting there!!! Some update pics!
  • Engine bay is done
  • Doors are done
















Left to do:
  • Finish the dash/components
  • Finish painting the hood and re-attach
  • Sand/prep/paint the windshield and re-attach
  • Re-connect the TC linkage
  • Re-connect the brakes
  • Re-do the wiring to accept the front and rear LEDs
  • Wire up the relocated licence plate bracket
  • A whack load of misc shiat to tie up
I also still need to buy a battery and a rear driveshaft... Hopefully next weekend i will be ready to give it that inaugural start up!!!
 
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