How and How Long:
- Remove the pinstripe from the vehicle. I used a heatgun and a razor to remove the pinstripe.
- Remove all the parts you dont want painted. (lights, roofrack, spare tire, etc.)
- Wash the vehicle.
- After washing the vehicle, you need to sand it down with 220 grit sandpaper.
- After you finish sanding, you need to wipe the entire vehicle down with some Acetone or mineral spirits to clean the surface.
- Paint the door jams. (This step may require removal of some interior panels depending on model of vehicle).
- After prep and painting the door jams, mask off the windows and lights. Just use any paper you have laying around.
- Ok now for the fun stuff: PAINT! Break out all the spray paint you bought and start spraying. Make sure you have a clear area to paint and no other cars are parked nearby! I advise you to do one complete light coat first then a final coat after. Krylon covers quite well.
- After letting the paint dry for an hour, you can remove the masking on the windows. Before taking off the tape, use a stencil to paint on numbers.
- Now reinstall the parts you took off. (lights, roof rack, etc.)
- Optional: Adding a front bullguard and paint it to match the truck. 1) Sand down bullguard with 200 grit sandpaper; 2) Wipedown with acetone; 3) Paint with duplicolor truckbed paint; 4) Install.
For complete instructions, visit: http://www.instructables.com/id/Ho-to-Spray-Paint-your-jeep-and-make-an-assault-ve/
Approximate project time: 2-4 hours.
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