Finished rear bumper
I am going to recoat each of them with a gloss black coat. I like the texture but I am not satisfied with the color coverage. The variation is not from lack of coverage it is from variations in the gloss vrs dull finish.
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I did three coats of primer and three of bed liner. The uneven color is from differences in the top coat. I am waiting to see what it looks like tomorrow and may recoat it again. It is really not that hard to mask it off and spray it again.
I recoated the front bumper. Instead of using the spray I got a gallon, (way too much) of the bed liner and used a small textures roller and brush to recoat the front bumper. It now is uniform in color and has a definite texture.
Here are some pictures of the newest coating.
I do like it much better. It looks tougher and more indestructable. Funny thing is that it will only be on for a couple of weeks because 4.7Commander is building me a new bumper with the winch. Oh well, the projects keep me out of trouble.
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I am still thinking about doing the flares with bed liner, I sure have enough left from the gallon. Two issues concern me. First is taping the chrome bolts, (anyone know if they are real before I use a hex head and break off a plastic one. The second and bigger issue is that they are not scratched and bed liner is forever, ( or new flares)
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Is anybody willing to Photshop this picture with bed liner on the flares and on the lower door panels below the chrome strip. That might push me over the edge.
Update: I posted the link because of a question about how to fix some bumper damage.
The fender flares did eventually get coated and the front bumper replaced. I also got a rear tire carrier. The regular forum members already know about these mods, but someone reading just this thread might not. Here are some updated pictures. If you do not have pictures, it did not happen.
I recommend that you do both the spray and the roll on with the texture roller. The spray does a better job of getting into the corners after using tape to protect the area that does not get bed liner. The spray does not give a good texture and does not give as good of a color coverage because of the effect of drying. The liquid roll on will finish the coating with good color consistancy and an actual texture and depth. If you look back at the pictures you will see what I am referring to.
I got the bed liner at Walmart. I think it is Dupli color but I am not sure. I do know that it is the only brand that they carry and it comes in a spray, a can of liquid and also they have an application kit with a handle, tray, and texture roller. Also be sure to read Post #46 to see why you need both the spray for the edges and the liquid with the roller for coverage. If you got a bumper from Ross and you paint it before you install it you might get by without the spray can type. I used self etching gray primer because I was first putting it on a plastic bumper. On the GL bumper you can use what ever type of primer that you choose.
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Last edited by HueyPilotVN; 06-21-2010 at 02:19 PM.
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2007Jeep Green Limited
4.7 Flex Fuel, Rocky Road 2.5" Lift on front, 4 inch Superlift coils on rear, Spidertrax 1.5" Spacers, Bridgestone 265/70/17
Chrome Nerf Side Bars, K&N CAI, Flowmaster muffler, Aluminum Diamond Plate Locking Trunk installed
Factory Roof Pod, Blue Ox Baseplate w/D-rings, "Get Lost 4X4" Front Bumper, T-Max 9000 winch, "Get Lost rear tire carrier, 30 gal second gas tank.
Did anyone else read the fine print in the brochure and get a $500 rebate for being a Veteran?
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