hdsixhundred

So I picked up a 00 XJ on Sat. and the rear bumper was beat so I decided to take care of that. I used 180 Grit sand paper and masked off what I didnt want to paint and gave it about 6 total light/medium coats. I will have some better pics once it cures and the light is out. lemme know what you guys think and if you have any questions just ask. - Yes I know Natural ice is **** beer but it was 30 pack for 13 and got the job done

Pics!

Before


Sanded


Sanded/Clean/Masked


2nd/3rd coat


Finished texture

NewXJaddict

Looks good but why only the top? Makes no difference to me or anything she's your rig and everything just wondering.

96_xj

looks real good! glad you were only 4 beers in at this point too


i like the subtle texture too

hdsixhundred

Well I figured that I would do the top only to make it look more OEM and like a factory installed option. If the top starts to chip away and needs repairs I will probably end up doing the entire bumper. The duplicolor stuff goes on so good but based on everyones reviews it lacks in the quality department. I couldnt justify the herculiner becuase its so agressive constitancy wise.

haha fortunatly for the bumper they werent only my beers. I had a buddy come over and help me with some of the sanding, masking & painting etc. We did kill plenty more though

nismo300zr2

nice work, good choice on not going really gritty.

hdsixhundred

Ya, I see other guys going with the herculiner and that **** will rip your kneecaps off trying to load something in there. Im looking to keep skin intact if i ever have to crawl up in there.

hdsixhundred

Heres another picture.... Sucks its raining all night. Im hoping the bumper had enough time to cure last night in the garage. It sat for a good 9 or 10 hours.... Its probably jacked

rweaver138

everything looks good besides the natty ice

hdsixhundred

ide have to agree with you there

96_xj

natty ice, i thought it was nasty ice!?

but i like the way that turned out!!! i might do this too if you dont mind me taking the idea, cause i got to thinking how many times i have slipped off my bumper and whacked my knee loading stuff in my rack

hdsixhundred

Hey, your not stealing my idea. Im sure it has already been done before but I had never seen it. I put the end caps back on today and I love the look. It just flows so good. If you do end up doing it make sure to post some pics!

xj_maniac_newb

natty ice isnt bad... as long as youve had a couple before you start drinking it. But i mean you can drink anything after you've had enough in you

nielsenml

Gotta agree with everyone on the natty ice.lol

I really like the bumper look. I saw someone on the road who had done the same thing to his step rails. I going to have to try the same thing. My bumpers are chrome though. I think that stuff will sand off as it seems to be chipping anyway. Has anyone tried to topcoat chrome?

1992SpikeXj

Looks really nice man!!!

hdsixhundred

I would say to make sure you mask off the line you want to use with a few layers of tape and get one of those sanding wheels with the wire brushes that are fairly rigid. Blast off the chrome as good as you can and then hit it with some 180grit sand paper to smooth/finish it up. I used a big rag and a ton of alchohol to get it all wiped off as far as the left over debris.