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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 04:17 PM
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Hey! I have a white cherokee 2 door annnnd I was thinking of doing something a little different... I like the white, but I'm bored with it... what do you guys think of this?! P.S. yes, I'm a female... incase you were wondering... lol

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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 04:28 PM
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What's your idea? U need to bed line from the middle body line down
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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 04:35 PM
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I wouldn't mess with that much paint. You have a nice Jeep that doesnt seem to need any paintwork. Put some girly stuff on it if you want to make it look like yours. (I dont know : stars, hearts, flowers or whatever you ladies are into). If I was itching for a change in my Jeep I would put some camo accents on it rather then repainting the whole thing. My .02. Plus the money you save on a crazy paintjob like that you could get a small lift and good rubber and be better off.

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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 04:45 PM
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I think it would be a sacrilege to defile an XJ like that.
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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by helmut
I wouldn't mess with that much paint. You have a nice Jeep that doesnt seem to need any paintwork. Put some girly stuff on it if you want to make it look like yours. (I dont know : stars, hearts, flowers or whatever you ladies are into). If I was itching for a change in my Jeep I would put some camo accents on it rather then repainting the whole thing. My .02. Plus the money you save on a crazy paintjob like that you could get a small lift and good rubber and be better off.
I rattle can'd my entire XJ for less than $75 out of pocket.
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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 04:49 PM
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Truthfully, XJs look a lot better with a monotone paint scheme (that means only one color).

Just pick what color you want and go for it. I strongly suggest not painting it yourself unless you know what you're doing. I did all the body work on my XJ in the shop where I work and I paid a guy with 20 years of experience to guide me through everything. There's TONS of prep and body work that people will miss by not having any experience.
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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 04:52 PM
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i like the idea. go for it if thats what you want. just make sure to prep good and the finish look will be better and last longer.
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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 04:53 PM
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Paint large black spots, like a cow on it. Or maybe zebra strips. Now that'll stand out.
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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Gee oh Dee
I rattle can'd my entire XJ for less than $75 out of pocket.
Well yeah, but I dont think she wants to rattle can a two tone paintjob like that. Unless I'm wrong.
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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 05:11 PM
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a one stage paint job in all purple would look great and be fairly cheap
especially if you have a friend who would be nice enough to help do some of the prep work that miracle overlooks
I think a solid deep purple would look great. or atleast put the black on the bottom and purple on top. lighter color always belongs on top IMO
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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 06:00 PM
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I say go for it! I like two tone paint jobs.
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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 06:06 PM
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Bedlined rockers have a great look imho, heres what itd look like since its the same 2 door and white



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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 07:34 PM
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are you going for a purple color?If so, you might like my Xjs paint
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Old Apr 3, 2012 | 07:52 AM
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thanks for the replies. Yep... def doing a rattle can two tone paint job haha. I've done it before and it came out awesome. If I can find the pics I'll post them NorCalJeep- I like the color! I'm trying to go for a dark plum color... I'm thinking about not doing the pink stripe anymore, just black and purple
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Old Apr 3, 2012 | 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Gee oh Dee

I rattle can'd my entire XJ for less than $75 out of pocket.
Me too!
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