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Old Jun 27, 2009 | 12:31 PM
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Man That thing looks good in OD green! Glad to hear the tree didn't destroy it! THe flat black grill really breaks up the OD green too I likes it!
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Old Jun 27, 2009 | 01:29 PM
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Great job on the paint. I plan on getting mine sprayed to either OD or Forest Green.
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Old Jun 27, 2009 | 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by zjrog
So how did you paint it? Spray gun or rattle can? Nice look. I do like it...
I rattlecanned it. I was on a timeline doing it but if I do it again I'll use a gun. The Krylon Camo OD in a can sprays really funny. The sides turned out alright but the hood was a pain and came out a little splotchy.

What year ranger is that?
It looks good.
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Old Jun 27, 2009 | 10:31 PM
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I like it, If you can do a little write up I have been throwing around the idea of re-painting as well
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Old Jun 27, 2009 | 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by XJ?2010
I like it, If you can do a little write up I have been throwing around the idea of re-painting as well
I really wouldn't be the best to do a write up on how to properly paint a vehicle. I just wanted something cheap, quick and dirty that I figured I'd have to repaint at some point.

I sanded the whole thing with my mouse sander and 220 grit pads to take the clear coat off the original paint. I then sprayed the whole thing with primer after masking off anything I didn't want to be painted. Then I hit it with the Krylon Camo OD.

When rattlecanning, make sure you have more than enough paint. If you want a nice smooth and non-splotchy surface you'll probably have to do a lot of sanding and recoating.
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Old Jun 27, 2009 | 11:03 PM
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Okay that helps man thanks
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Old Jun 28, 2009 | 04:19 AM
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nice jeep dude, OD is the way to go.
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 03:11 PM
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Alright, the hood has been cut and the hood vents are being installed. Looks like I'll only get the first one on before I have to go to work. Should have a picture in the next couple of days.
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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by digital509
Alright, the hood has been cut and the hood vents are being installed. Looks like I'll only get the first one on before I have to go to work. Should have a picture in the next couple of days.
OK where is that pic.....couple of days turned into a month

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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 11:19 PM
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Any fitment issues using a 90 hood on the 97 and up body?
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Old May 14, 2010 | 04:05 AM
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And time to revive an old build thread. Life gets busy ya know. Especially when you have a baby. But since we're getting into a groove now, it's time to spend more attention on the heep. In the works currently are OTK steering conversion and roof rack.

One of the newer additions is the overhead console with my trunking scanner and Kenwood 2 meter transceiver. It's build thread is here: https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f58/cu...console-45770/
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Old May 20, 2010 | 12:16 PM
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Here it is as it looks now with the bushwackers.
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Old May 20, 2010 | 01:09 PM
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Damn that's sexy!
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Old May 20, 2010 | 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by offroadnut36
Damn that's sexy!
Thanks man, but I've got to give credit to the bird that crapped on the fender. I think it really accentuates the paint.
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Old May 20, 2010 | 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by digital509
I rattlecanned it. I was on a timeline doing it but if I do it again I'll use a gun. The Krylon Camo OD in a can sprays really funny. The sides turned out alright but the hood was a pain and came out a little splotchy.

What year ranger is that?
It looks good.
I can't believe I didn't see your question LAST YEAR... Sorry. The Ranger is a 1990, 2.3 with a 5 speed. It has a 6" lift, the fenders were on it when I bought it. And the 31s are gone now with 33s. Still considering a D30 SAS...
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