[tonyandleeanne]

Hi all,

I'm interested in changing the color of my jeep to flat Army Green. I'm not sure if that's powder coated or wrapped or painted?

I currently have a silver 2016 JK. Here is a link - can anyone tell me where to go to get this done and provide any suggestions?

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Thank You.

 

[jeremy-tx]

Uhhh when I click your link and then click the link it points to, it goes to a wrap shop.

3M Matte Army Green Jeep Wrap | Wrap Bullys

This Jeep arrived at our Gardena shop looking for a rugged, eye-catching transformation. The owner wanted a finish that would match the vehicle’s off-road

wrapbullys.com

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[Old Dogger]

Welcome to the Forum, from Cave Creek AZ.

 

[cstall]

battlefield olive drab from Eastwood:

Eastwood Battlefield Olive Drab 3:1 Single Stage Automotive Car Paint

This matte finish olive drab color is perfect for jeeps, trucks and anything else requiring an Army green look.

www.eastwood.com

I'm sure you can find vinyl in a similar color.

 

[oldgus]

I used Krylon Fusion to paint mine. I think about ten cans.

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[tonyandleeanne]

Uhhh when I click your link and then click the link it points to, it goes to a wrap shop.

3M Matte Army Green Jeep Wrap | Wrap Bullys

This Jeep arrived at our Gardena shop looking for a rugged, eye-catching transformation. The owner wanted a finish that would match the vehicle’s off-road

wrapbullys.com

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uhh I think there are a number of different ways to do this...which is why I reached out to this forum. the responses below yours were helpful.

 

[jac04]

If you decide to use paint, check out Rapco Parts for authentic military paints available in all the different military colors. It is available in both gallons and spray cans. I used their 686 Tan CARC-substitute paint and a HVLP sprayer to paint a military Land Rover and it came out great.

PAINTS

Also, there are many different olive drab colors based on the era they were used. More info on colors here:

Rapco Paint Descriptions & Recommended Uses!!! NEW

 

[jeremy-tx]

uhh I think there are a number of different ways to do this...which is why I reached out to this forum. the responses below yours were helpful.

Sorry man it sounded like you were asking about that particular Jeep.


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[GuzziMoto]

Powdercoating an entire vehicle really isn't feasible. You have to bake powdercoating after applying to the surface. You probably don't want to bake the entire Jeep. Perhaps you could remove the tub and strip all the bits off it to a bare shell and then powdercoat it. But I don't really see that as feasible.
Wrapping it is an option, and is often cheaper than painting it. But the wrap won't hold up as well as a quality paint job. But it is growing in popularity. It works pretty good in the short term.
Painting it is probably the best way to do it. It can look the best and last the longest. But it is also going to be the most expensive way.

 

[tonyandleeanne]

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Powdercoating an entire vehicle really isn't feasible. You have to bake powdercoating after applying to the surface. You probably don't want to bake the entire Jeep. Perhaps you could remove the tub and strip all the bits off it to a bare shell and then powdercoat it. But I don't really see that as feasible.
Wrapping it is an option, and is often cheaper than painting it. But the wrap won't hold up as well as a quality paint job. But it is growing in popularity. It works pretty good in the short term.
Painting it is probably the best way to do it. It can look the best and last the longest. But it is also going to be the most expensive way.

Thank you very much for this response. After reading through the above responses and a bit of research I think you're right and that the right solution for me is painting it. If you have any recommendations of painting it please let me know. I'll check in with a couple of local paint shops tomorrow to discuss options and pricing. Thanks again for this response.

 

[jac04]

If you have any recommendations of painting it please let me know. I'll check in with a couple of local paint shops tomorrow to discuss options and pricing.

It really depends on what type of paint job you are going for.

The great thing is that the military paints I listed are super easy to spray at home with excellent results. They are very forgiving. IMO, don't be afraid to do it yourself.

For an 'authentic' military style paint job, thoroughly clean all surfaces, crudely tape off windows, lights & mirrors and spray everything including fenderwells & undercarriage with the paint I listed. To replicate an in-the-field repaint, you can use a brush to slather the paint all over everything - extra points for dirt, sand or other debris in the paint.

For a restoration-quality military paint job, disassemble everything and spray in pieces with the military paint I listed. This is what I did.

Now, the big problem with authentic flat military paints is that they are not as durable as a modern factory finish. They tend to scratch easier, but you can use a hardener along with the enamel to make it a little more durable. Most of these paints are dead flat as well, and they can be difficult to clean. Any road tar or grease will tend to permanently discolor the paint. If you try to polish anything off the flat paint, you end up with a more glossy spot that looks horrible.

For the most durable, longest-lasting, and easiest to maintain paint job, you'll probably want to go with a base coat / clear coat paint system with a satin clear. This is where the professional shop comes into play since they are best equipped to spray these paints. But, make sure to ask the shop about maintenance of satin paints or clears. Scratches can typically not be buffed-out on these types of finishes.

Here are some pics of my DIY military paint job:

 

[thetravlor]

My Plasti-Dip is holding up pretty good after 4 seasons