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Old Oct 31, 2013 | 10:44 AM
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Roof is pickup truck bed liner. It came to us that way, and we kinda like it.

Costs :

Body filler. $50
2k primer. $100
Sand paper 80/220/400/500/1200/2000 grit $80

Tape paper & plastic. $80
PPG single stage black paint. $270 gallon
LVLP gun. $70
Filters for DIY paint booth $40

Time. $ priceless & free.

Total. $ 690

Throw in $2000 for the engine rebuild.
And $2000 for the XJ.
We have a new Jeep for about 5 grand.
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Old Nov 1, 2013 | 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Snajo
I'm more or less decided on going with designo graphite metallic, Mercedes code 041. I thought about painting it purple to match my 04 GTO, but somehow I don't think it would work as well on a stock XJ.
Mine is purple (stock from the factory color)... for whatever reason they did a few that color. When I bought it used i got it cheaper because the guy couldnt sell it...lol
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Old Nov 1, 2013 | 08:34 AM
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Nice! Looks great. Get that roof done.

edit: saw about the bedliner. It looks pretty faded
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Old Nov 2, 2013 | 05:37 AM
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Very nice! Crazy seeing a clean engine in an XJ!
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Old Nov 2, 2013 | 02:25 PM
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Looks great
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