do any of you guys know where to purchase the smooth painted bumper caps? i have a black xj sport so it doesnt have the painted ones and i would like to get the ones that came on the limited and classic xjs but i havent been able to find any locally so im thinking about buying them new. do you guys know a good place to buy them for a reasonable price?

i found these: http://www.jeep4x4center.com/cheroke...ccessories.htm are these painted gloss black already? or would i have to get them painted? thanks for any input

 

so I guess to assume the obvious, painting the ones you already have isn't good enough for you?

 

i think if i would paint over them they would look textured wouldnt they? and not glossy like the limited/classics?

 

depends on the paint you use

 

Paint the ones you have. They can be sanded (you have to scuff them up to paint anyways) Go to a paint store (or call) that also handles automotive paint. Usually bumper paint has a rubberized additive in it to remain some what flexible when cured. If your painting it to match the factory paint. Take the paint code with you. Maybe they can whip up a couple of spray bombs. Factory paint also has a coat of clear on it. (it's 3 coats actually, primer, base coat, and clear coat) If your end caps are really gouged up, then I would replace them. Checking with a JY first.

 

pullaparts have had them for $20 or less...
keep searching & save $

 

alright maybe ill try painting mine and see how they turnout. do you guys think in that link i posted that they come painted gloss black already?

 

hey guys i think im going to try to paint mine. i plan to take them off so what kind of prep work should i do to get them ready for paint? also whats a good paint to use on them? im just sick of looking at the ugly faded caps

 

If you really want new ones, this is the cheapest place I've found so far but, I don't think they're any different than your OE ones.
http://c2cfabrication.com/index.html

Your best bet IMO, is to sand and paint with either automotive trim paint or Krylon Fusion. It really does bond to plastic like it says it does. I painted a faded motorcycle chin fairing with it and 2 years later, it still looks just as good.