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Old Jul 16, 2011 | 09:43 PM
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I am going to paint my faded black grille and light bezels tomorrow. I can't decide between flat or gloss black paint. Anyone have opinions?
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Old Jul 16, 2011 | 10:18 PM
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What is the color of your Jeep? I just painted mine red like the rest of the body.
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Old Jul 16, 2011 | 10:22 PM
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Its the "Gunmetal Pearl" its basically light blue/silver. I love the black/blue contrast.
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Old Jul 16, 2011 | 11:04 PM
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Personally I'd go with the gloss only because of the pearl finish.
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 11:41 AM
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Semi gloss.

I could add a poll for you...
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 12:44 PM
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GRAPHITE GREY!
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 01:18 PM
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^ what badge do you have on there? And it Gee Oh Dee, a poll would be great

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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Killabrew
GRAPHITE GREY!
CHERICON, thats bada$$
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 01:55 PM
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Mine is in flat black, I like how it looks.
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 01:57 PM
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Dun.
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 02:14 PM
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Have a 4 liter badge on the header panel rather than JEEP emblem.
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 02:15 PM
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And no votes yet....
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 02:24 PM
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Votedd
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 05:19 PM
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I used Krylon Fusion for Plastic in satin black.
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 05:32 PM
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Satin is the way to go.....
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