How and How Long:
- Remove all the parts you do not want painted (lights, roofrack, spare tire, etc.).
- Wash the vehicle thoroughly.
- After washing the vehicle, sand it down with sandpaper.
- After sanding, wipe the entire vehicle down with some Acetone or mineral spirits to really 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.
- PAINT! Break out all the spray paint 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 and allow time to dry.
- Spray the entire jeep again, repeat sanding. You need to do this at least 5 times to get smooth and durable finish.
- Finish with two matte clear coats with a mild wet sanding between the two.
- After letting the paint dry for an hour, you can remove the masking
on the windows.
- Now reinstall the parts you took off (lights, roof rack, etc.).
Approximate project time: 4 hours.
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