Dechroming the Red Rock Jeep

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  1. CentralTexHemi

    CentralTexHemi PUNISHER

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    Well except for wheels still not sure what to do on those, sorry for the dirty jeep pics but you guys know the weather here in Texas has been crazy. Big thanks to my boy Daniel for doing more of his expert paint work on the jeep and 1 day turn around.:D
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    Decided to gamble here and go with colormatch on the top window mouldings and I am so glad I did.
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  2. 1bad4dr

    1bad4dr Mr. Meany

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    That looks much better, Wade.
     
  3. CentralTexHemi

    CentralTexHemi PUNISHER

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    Yeah I dont know why a sporty SUV has to come with chrome to me it should be all color matched with blacked out headlight housing.
     
  4. LegMaker

    LegMaker LMI - LegMakerIntakes

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    wow....... and for some reason i always thought you kept your jeep somewhat clean wade......lol

    very nice brother!!
     
  5. CentralTexHemi

    CentralTexHemi PUNISHER

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    Man can you believe we had snow this morning here, crazy the weather definately has not been the same this week.
     
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    I dont get that either. I hate chrome, so I approve your mods. Good job dude:worthy:
     
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    Bud GG EVO IX MR

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    That looks really good Wade! We've had some rain here as well. There is still snow 30 minutes away up in the mountains. However, it was 65 and sunny here! : )
     
  8. SRTLUVR

    SRTLUVR Detailing "Go-to" Guy

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    Lookin sweet Wade!! I really dig it bro!! Great choice :rockon:
     
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    cmn1 SRT and SVT

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    It's so it doesn't look like a TBSS. Seriously though, it looks good. Must be nice having a friend that's a body shop guy.
     
  10. CentralTexHemi

    CentralTexHemi PUNISHER

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    Chad he's pretty awesome and I've approached him about being a vendor on here but he's just nervous that he may not be able to afford the fees each month he does really nice tail tinting and can paint just about any part that is mailed to him and he is CHEAP but does an expensive job. I've been in the booth with him during a tail light tinting job and had no idea how many steps it takes to do it right and the clear coat finish is just as good as the jeeps clear coat.
     
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    Daniel has painted quite a few items for my jeep. Everything has been shipped back and forth between us from Denver to Waco.

    here is a list of what he has done for me in Mineral Gray Metallic Clear Coat!

    Headlight Covers
    Front License Plate Mount
    Wiper Cowls
    Nav Bezel
    Speedo Bezel
    Shifter Bezels
    Shifter Knob
    Center Stack
    Window switch bezels
    Roof Rack Mounts
    Rear Step Pad
    Side Moldings Smoothed and Paint
    Mirror Covers
    Tinted Tails
    Strut Brace
    Intake Tube


    PS WADE You need him to do the plate mount........

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    Those belt molding look real good as for the rest of it, When i owned my body shop we would take the Fords and black the B posts between the windows gave the truck a cleaner look. Made it look more like a turret.
     
  13. CentralTexHemi

    CentralTexHemi PUNISHER

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    Yeah as soon as I figure out how to get the rear wiper blade off I will have him do that and the lisc plate frame its easier and more cost effective to give him more at one time.
     
  14. robpp

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    yes agreed wade. i always tried to send a few items at once. it makes sense he can do it a bit cheaper for you that way as he needs to mix paint and such whether you send one piece or 10.
     
  15. BillsHoe

    BillsHoe NOT NEW 2THIS TRUE 2THIS

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    Looks great Wade. I need to get Daniel to New York or maybe move to Texas :beerchug:
     
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    Looks good Wade, keep it up! (you see, we can have a conversation without smartass comments...doh!:what:)
     
  17. CentralTexHemi

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    Thanks Kyle my painter says I can wash it today paint should be cured by now.
     
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    loxmith Recovering Post Whore...

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    Very nice...it looks really good without the chrome.
     
  19. CentralTexHemi

    CentralTexHemi PUNISHER

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    Thanks Johnny, I saw another redrock with black chrome wheels still not sure if I like it or not. Honestly I would like to do a very, very light gray/metallic powder coat.
     
  20. PhillySRT

    PhillySRT Thats What She Said

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    love what you did with the no chrome look...looks sharp as hell