Jeep Wrangler Forum - General Jeep Discussion http://www.wranglerforum.com/ en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:19:02 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.wranglerforum.com/images/misc/rss.jpg Jeep Wrangler Forum - General Jeep Discussion http://www.wranglerforum.com/ check out this dude http://www.wranglerforum.com/f19/check-out-this-dude-40138-new-post.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:57:29 GMT YouTube - Resetting A Bead On The Trail should have lost his finger]]> YouTube - Resetting A Bead On The Trail

should have lost his finger ]]> General Jeep Discussion mudslinger150 http://www.wranglerforum.com/f19/check-out-this-dude-40138.html I want to replace my soft half doors with full metal. http://www.wranglerforum.com/f19/i-want-to-replace-my-soft-half-doors-with-full-metal-40127-new-post.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:59:52 GMT I want to replace my soft half doors with full metal but I can't find any.

I have a 98 wrangler. Junkyards don't have them, Craigslist doesn't either. I don't trust Ebay.

So would you guys have some suggestions? ]]> General Jeep Discussion captgentry http://www.wranglerforum.com/f19/i-want-to-replace-my-soft-half-doors-with-full-metal-40127.html topless in november? http://www.wranglerforum.com/f19/topless-in-november-40123-new-post.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:12:05 GMT Its november 20th and predicting 50's this weekend here in illinois, so got me wondering is anyone still running around topless this time of year? ]]> General Jeep Discussion jeepers92 http://www.wranglerforum.com/f19/topless-in-november-40123.html How to: Prep and Paint http://www.wranglerforum.com/f19/how-to-prep-and-paint-40110-new-post.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:51:30 GMT Time and time again I am noticing people asking questions on painting their vehicle. So I am going to try and cover all the points of painting and prepping. If after reading this you still have more questions feel free to ask by PMing me and I will try to help you as much as I can. *First... Time and time again I am noticing people asking questions on painting their vehicle. So I am going to try and cover all the points of painting and prepping. If after reading this you still have more questions feel free to ask by PMing me and I will try to help you as much as I can.

First Step-Finding a Place to Prep and Paint a Car

The first step in considering how to paint a car is deciding on where to paint the vehicle. There are a few options. You could rent a paint booth, this would provide a dry, clean, temperature controlled area in which to paint the car.

You could also either paint the car in your garage or in your driveway. You should do some research in your area concerning where you can paint a car due to the fact it is illegal in some areas.

Second Step-Preparation

The second step in considering how to paint a car is proper preparation. Proper preparation of the car is a very important part of the painting process. If the cars surface is not properly prepared for the application of paint, defects in the finish of the car could occur. Proper preparation begins with using a good wax and grease remover in addition to washing the car thoroughly before sanding.

Third Step-Sanding

The third step in considering how to paint a car is sanding the vehicle. Proper preparation also involves sanding the car. Most people do not enjoy the sanding process, but it is what separates the men/women from the boys/girls when it comes to a successful paint job. Everyone is anxious to apply the paint to a car but don't want to put time into a quality sanding job.

If your hesitant about putting the proper time into sanding a car you really shouldn't even start the job. When applied properly, a quality sanding job will make the difference between a show car and a average paint job almost anyone could produce. So think about this before you follow the next steps.

You want to make sure the car has something for the paint to adhere to. So taking your sanding block and 600grit wets sand paper go over the whole car. Making sure to take the shine out of the clear coat. You can keep the sand paper wet by using a bucket of water with a little baby shampoo in it. This will help in the sanding process.

Once you have gone over the whole car with 600grit and the clear is now dull, go over the car again with 800grit wet sand paper. This is going to get arid of the deep cuts that were put into the clear by the 600grit. But you do not want to go any higher then 800grit at this point, if you do this will not give a rough enough surface for the paint to adhere to.

Sanding is really about feel and discovering imperfections. You should be meticulous while sanding, trying to discover and correct all the mistakes, scratches and small dings until you can inspect the entire car body without finding one. You should then invite a friend or two to inspect your work to see if they can find a flaw in the body of the car. Just remember the end result of your paint job depends mostly on the quality of your sanding.

Fourth Step-Masking

The fourth step in considering how to paint a car is masking the parts of the car that you don't want painted. This is achieved by using a special self-adhesive masking tape designed specifically for car body spraying. You should be sure to cover the lights, windows, wheels and any other part of the car you won't be painting before you begin the priming process.

Fifth Step-Chemical Safety

The fifth step in considering how to paint a car is chemical safety. Chemical safety is a necessary precaution when working with all paint-related materials. Safety equipment should be purchased and used during the painting process.

You will need an approved respirator, disposable nit-rile gloves, eye goggles and a painters suit. Another important point to remember is to carefully read all instructions in regards to chemicals you are using.

Sixth Step-Purchasing the Proper Equipment

The sixth step in considering how to paint a car is purchasing the proper paint equipment. You will need to purchase a paint gun. I recommend you purchase a gravity feed HVLP paint gun. With this paint gun you'll be able to spray every bit of paint in the cup. Other paint guns such as siphon-feed paint guns tend to leave a small amount of paint in the cup.

You will also need an air compressor that can handle the demands of your paint gun and a moisture separator to ensure that you have a dry air supply. Moisture in your air supply can very often ruin a paint job. You may also want to consider using cup liners which can allow you to spray the paint at different angles and even upside-down. (I personally use the DeVILBISS DeKUPS disposable cup system)

It is very important that you clean your paint gun immediately after every use to avoid paint curing in your gun. It will set very quickly and you will be buying a new gun soon thereafter.

Seventh Step-Priming

The seventh step in considering how to paint a car is applying primer to the car body. Primers are materials that are applied directly over properly prepared bare metal. Epoxy primer is a waterproof material used to protect bear metal from the process of oxidation.

Epoxy is also used to cover imperfections such as scratches and small dings that have occurred during the sanding process. One or two coats of this primer are usually recommended and are applied before the application of any other product.

Most painters use a guide coat (usually black spray can enamel) over the metal surface. Once the guide coat is applied, the primer is sanded with a sanding block until all of the guide coat has been removed. It is very important to let the primer sit for at least two hours or preferable overnight before sanding.

A few auto body painters believe that epoxy primer does not have to be sanded unless runs, scratches or slight imperfections are discovered after you have applied it. But most auto body painters are of the opinion that there will always be some imperfections after applying the epoxy primer and therefore sanding with a sanding block to correct them is usually the proper recourse.

Sealer primer is then applied for the purpose of protecting the undercoat from the materials and solvents contained in the soon to be sprayed top coat. Simply stated the sealer primer creates a wall of protection between the undercoat and the top coat.

Sealer also provides the top coat paint a consistent base to enhance color uniformity. In essence the proper sealer will make the difference between an exceptional paint job or an average one.

Eighth Step-Selecting and Spraying the Top Coating

The eighth step in considering how to paint a car is selection of the proper Top Coat of Paint. Your project will depend on what outcome you will want to achieve when painting your car. There are several different types of paints used to achieve the perfect finish.

There are Base coat/Clear coat paints, Urethane paints, Water-based paints and Acrylic lacquer or Acrylic enamel paints. Head on down to your favorite paint and body shop and ask them what type of paint they would use.

Learning to spray the paint from your gun onto the cars surface without it running, blotching or drying out is an art. Only after many hours of painting will you be able to acquire the skill needed to produce a quality paint job.

Try to hold the gun 6 inches from the surface of the car. The gun must stay perpendicular to the surface as you move it at a uniform speed. Be careful not to move your wrist because this will vary the guns distance from the surface and create an uneven spray.

A neat trick to gain experience is to spray very slowly with an empty gun. Actually air paint the car to get the feel of the gun and the motion.

But what will happen is initially you will be become very skilled at buffing, due to all of the mistakes and imperfections you will have to correct. Practice your spraying skills on different objects and materials in your shop or garage such as old tool boxes, bicycle frames anything that can hold a coat of paint.

Once everyone knows you paint cars, you'll get a lot of people wanting you to paint their cars. Charge them for expenses and practice, practice, practice. Once you bang out a couple of nice paint jobs, there will be no shortage of jobs to work on.

Don't be to hard on yourself after your first couple of paint jobs. Your going to make mistakes and learn a few lessons along the way. But with practice and dedication you will get the hang of it. You will be pleasantly surprised at how quickly you'll catch on.
__________________ ]]> General Jeep Discussion Bad_Influence http://www.wranglerforum.com/f19/how-to-prep-and-paint-40110.html <![CDATA[Well, there's room for friends.]]> http://www.wranglerforum.com/f19/well-theres-room-for-friends-40108-new-post.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:21:33 GMT I saw this on another forum and thought I'd share it here.

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]]> General Jeep Discussion Geoff@Bestop http://www.wranglerforum.com/f19/well-theres-room-for-friends-40108.html you know you drive a jeep when... http://www.wranglerforum.com/f19/you-know-you-drive-a-jeep-when-40104-new-post.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:56:45 GMT You get banned form the car wash for clogging up the drain with mud. (happened to me last night :D ) When you wake up in the middle of the night to the sound of it pouring outside, then realize you left the top down, but just roll over and go back to sleep.... everyone knows your parking... You get banned form the car wash for clogging up the drain with mud. (happened to me last night :D )

When you wake up in the middle of the night to the sound of it pouring outside, then realize you left the top down, but just roll over and go back to sleep....

everyone knows your parking space at work from the dried mud piles. ]]> General Jeep Discussion adkjoe http://www.wranglerforum.com/f19/you-know-you-drive-a-jeep-when-40104.html Car Top Carrier http://www.wranglerforum.com/f19/car-top-carrier-40101-new-post.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:51:29 GMT Hi everyone. I have a '95 Wrangler, hard top. No back seat. My husband and I plan to travel the US for an undetermined length of time, camping etc. I would like to get a car top carrier thing so we don't have the back of the Jeep jam packed full of our belongings (in case we need to sleep in there or something!) Any suggestions as to what to look into for this purpose? I am thinking maybe a hard type of carrier? ]]> General Jeep Discussion GAFahy http://www.wranglerforum.com/f19/car-top-carrier-40101.html <![CDATA[flares and laws <(0.0)>]]> http://www.wranglerforum.com/f19/flares-and-laws-0-0-a-40072-new-post.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:26:19 GMT So Finally i think i know why my jeep looks so Tame! The Flares cover my 33x12.50 tires easily. Ive noticed all the more rugged/agressive looking jeep's tires stick out!Most are on stock flares, and some flat flares! and here in Texas i see some without any, but its the same fellow rolling on 40's and his rig makes mine look like a tonka toy :) So with that in mind, i DO NOT have the stock fenders. I figure I could get some shorter flares, and if I'm going to do that i should just get flat style flares because there freaking tight looking lol I'm not worried about the jeep getting more dirty, if anything that's a plus :)


which of the two flares are shorter (thus showing more of my tire)?
Xenon 9190 - Xenon 4" Flat Panel Flare Kit for 97-06 Jeep® Wrangler TJ & Unlimited - Quadratec - says 2.75" EXTRA coverage??
Bushwacker 10920-07 - Bushwacker Flat Style Flares for 97-06 Jeep® Wrangler TJ & Unlimited - Quadratec -States 4" flare total?

I have some 6" or 7" random brand flares. ATM


Secondly, Currently i live in Dallas,TX, we have no tire coverage laws, but can someone help me find Arkansas's Coverage laws, I've looked for the codes, but I'm terrible and can't find them :) ]]> General Jeep Discussion BeepBeepImaJeep http://www.wranglerforum.com/f19/flares-and-laws-0-0-a-40072.html Clutch Failure http://www.wranglerforum.com/f19/clutch-failure-40050-new-post.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:40:13 GMT Does anyone have some insight into design flaws for the 2008 Wrangler unlimited clutch. The hydraulic throwout bearing failed at 7000 miles and resulted in a clutch failure. At 37,000 miles I have another clutch failure and am being told it is just normal wear. In the past clutches have lasted... Does anyone have some insight into design flaws for the 2008 Wrangler unlimited clutch. The hydraulic throwout bearing failed at 7000 miles and resulted in a clutch failure. At 37,000 miles I have another clutch failure and am being told it is just normal wear. In the past clutches have lasted upwards of 100,000miles. Any insight would be appreciated. ]]> General Jeep Discussion eco759 http://www.wranglerforum.com/f19/clutch-failure-40050.html survey http://www.wranglerforum.com/f19/survey-40026-new-post.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:48:19 GMT So how many of you guys and girls have ever flipped or rolled your jeep? How about bending rear axle shafts?
I've done both. I bent my first axle barely 2 weeks after I bought my jeep. Then I bent my ather shaft a few weeks later. Then a week or two after that I rolled it. So how about yall? Anything goes? ]]> General Jeep Discussion big orange yj http://www.wranglerforum.com/f19/survey-40026.html Financing Question... http://www.wranglerforum.com/f19/financing-question-39994-new-post.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:55:48 GMT Sorry if this is a total newb question, but I'm expecting to take delivery of a '10 Wrangler Unlimited soon. I'm going to finance a chunk of it...only problem is, the dealer is playing it VERY coy about rates, etc.

I want to know what to expect before I walk in...not when I'm already there. Is this a game they play so you're more inclined to just sign on the Chrysler dotted line because you're eager to drive your Jeep home? Any recommendations? (I've got great credit, so that won't be a problem.) ]]> General Jeep Discussion CTJeepGuy http://www.wranglerforum.com/f19/financing-question-39994.html Stinger? Educate me http://www.wranglerforum.com/f19/stinger-educate-me-39969-new-post.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:29:59 GMT First a little background before I dive into the questions, I know 2 things about wheeling. Jack and Sh*t. So with that out of the way, what is the purpose of a stinger on the front bumper?

And while I'm on the subject of bumpers, are there any winch bumpers that are made in the good 'ol US of A? I know a lot of Smittybuilts stuff comes out of China, and that doesn't quite sit right with me. I know I want to run a winch (with synthetic line) on the front of my '02 so I can bail my arse out when I get stuck somewhere. ]]> General Jeep Discussion Ray - San Jose http://www.wranglerforum.com/f19/stinger-educate-me-39969.html disconnecting ignition coil http://www.wranglerforum.com/f19/disconnecting-ignition-coil-39963-new-post.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:15:13 GMT I'm replacing the ignition coil on my 2002 wrangler. The issue I'am having is disconnecting the electrical connector from the ignition coil. The illustration in the haynes manuel is for a 2000 wrangler. I'm not sure if the connectors are the same. If not, could I get some help disconnecting the electrical connector from the ignition coil.

Thanks. ]]> General Jeep Discussion D-EZ1 http://www.wranglerforum.com/f19/disconnecting-ignition-coil-39963.html Hahaha...gotta check this out http://www.wranglerforum.com/f19/hahaha-gotta-check-this-out-39961-new-post.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:36:50 GMT http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZKShqlmsHY:rofl:]]> I laughed so hard at this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZKShqlmsHY:rofl: ]]> General Jeep Discussion MikeMYJ http://www.wranglerforum.com/f19/hahaha-gotta-check-this-out-39961.html 2009 hid problems http://www.wranglerforum.com/f19/2009-hid-problems-39882-new-post.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:12:10 GMT Hey everyone! I was just wondering if someone could help me with an HID issue? I have a 2009 jeep wrangler and have installed the 55 watt ddm hid kit with harness, from what I understand I need to disable the DRL ( daytime running lights) to fix the flickering problem. I'm just having a tough time locating the relay switch or pin to turn off the DLR's, :banghead: If someone has been through this process I would appreciate some tips!

Thanks

Scott ]]> General Jeep Discussion wranglerxl http://www.wranglerforum.com/f19/2009-hid-problems-39882.html