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Old Nov 9, 2023 | 11:04 AM
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2005 FX4 "Sinister" edition

Yep, likely buying a 2005 FX4 this weekend, as a project car, Prior owner had those "pocket" style flares on there, and we all know how those destroy wheelarches. Plan is to replace all 4 fenders eventually, spray grey primer, and top coat with clear, the primer color will be permanent. With a couple additions, I plan to have a "sinister" looking truck.
Anyway, is that combination of primer/clear a good combo for longevity? What primer might be best?
 
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Old Nov 16, 2023 | 11:10 AM
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Painting is a chemistry class today....pick one mfg line and stick with that...do not mix/match so to speak different mfg product lines. For selection, visit you local auto paint supplier...they will be our best resource!
 
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Old Nov 16, 2023 | 01:34 PM
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Good advice as always Beechkid, thanks!
The deal fell through with the 150, second deal I lost, but I picked up a 2007 Jeep Commander. Has the 4.7 engine, very solid and quiet trans and engine both, full time 4X4 Quadratrac I system, various dents and brush marks, no big deal for what I plan as a trail rider/offroader, it's just going to get more on it.
Have all new coilovers and shocks coming, MotoFab 2" level/lift on both ends, 17X8 -12 Vision "D" window steelies coming, along with 275/70/17 Falken Wildpeak AT3W's. I currently have those tires on my RWD '04 Ranger, very happy on that truck, can't wait to see how good they are with 4X4.




 
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