Seems like a great easy to maintain choice. I like the look of your jeep. How many coats of clear did you use? Did you wet sand and buff after you finished the clear?

 

I used one coat of the flat matte clear. Didnt sand it afterwards. I didnt want a shine or reflective surface to it. Thats another reason I choose the color.

 

I know some auto parts stores have factory colors in a rattle can. Instead of buying 3 and returning what I don't use, where can you look on the door jam to find the factory color code?

 

Nvmd... here it is~!
http://www.automotivetouchup.com/paint-codes/jeep.htm

 

Thanks for the color code link...

also what is the advantage of rolling on the 50/50 mixture as opposed to spraying it?? I'd assume you're going to spray the clear so why not both??

going to watch the video..

ETA: watched the video and there's no way I'd ever do that... you can pick up single stage really reasonable spend probably less the $100.. I painted a vw bus with ppg omni single stage urethane with reducer for under $100, much more area to cover and bought a whole gallon...!!!!

simple steps to paint: (if you don't care about minor dents, dings, scratches etc so you wont be filling, and block sanding/ghosting... )

1)wet sand car with 400 grit wet/dry paper
2)wash car with scotch brite and dawn dishwashing detergent
3)mask everything
4)wet floor around vehicle
5)spray paint as per manufacturer specs
6)color sand and buff...

much easier than the rustoleum gig that's for sure

 

prolly better cover and eventual shine. way too involved for my tastes. But If I ever want to make something shine at least I have some idea of how to do it.

 

i LOVE the walmart bedliner. its on all my ****!!

 

Do you have a picture of this??

 

did you look at the link to the vid that was posted??

same deal...

I like to see how that red hold ups after a couple years, no touch up then guaranteed