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by ChrisLev
November 12th, 2015, 9:40 am
Forum: Vehicle Builds
Topic: Trying out a JP JK model
Replies: 35
Views: 70376

Re: Trying out a JP JK model

I used the BESTOP Element doors and enclosure kit. I also purchased the BESTOP uppers which only come in black for the JK.
by ChrisLev
October 10th, 2015, 3:00 pm
Forum: Vehicle Builds
Topic: Trying out a JP JK model
Replies: 35
Views: 70376

Re: Trying out a JP JK model

I found someone on Ebay that sells all the decals: numbers, logo, and one license plate as a kit. He just ask you to provide the number you want pictured. I'm not sure if I follow you about a "screen accurate paint job." That is fairly difficult with the JK body style. The fenders, hood, and area in...
by ChrisLev
August 26th, 2015, 2:04 pm
Forum: Vehicle Builds
Topic: Trying out a JP JK model
Replies: 35
Views: 70376

Re: Trying out a JP JK model

My wife and I had fun and took the Jeep up to the mountains for some great photos. This place was a great substitute for the backdrop of Hawaii used in the movie!
West Virginia Mountains
West Virginia Mountains
West Virginia Mountains
West Virginia Mountains
Mountain Trail
Mountain Trail
by ChrisLev
August 5th, 2015, 2:44 pm
Forum: Vehicle Builds
Topic: Trying out a JP JK model
Replies: 35
Views: 70376

Re: Trying out a JP JK model

All, I wanted to post an update on using plasti-dip for the red stripes. It has been nearly a year and that stuff is holding up great. There are small nicks and pits in the paint from the daily use on the roads. That is pretty much unavoidable. Even so, it is nothing a little touch up paint can't fi...
by ChrisLev
May 6th, 2015, 11:53 am
Forum: Vehicle Builds
Topic: Trying out a JP JK model
Replies: 35
Views: 70376

Re: Trying out a JP JK model

Hey All, I now have half doors! I was also ambitious and folded down the front window for one of the pictures. For a JK model, this looks pretty good! :D (on a side note, folding down a JK windshield is extremely difficult and takes more time than its worth. It involved 28 screws/bolts.) IMG_2015041...
by ChrisLev
November 25th, 2014, 10:54 pm
Forum: Vehicle Builds
Topic: Trying out a JP JK model
Replies: 35
Views: 70376

Re: Trying out a JP JK model

Thanks everyone! I've seen a few other people on this forum also detail their JK's as well. I believe I'm the first to find a supplier for the spice soft top for this model?? That took quite a bit of hunting on the internet. The door logo is the standard size (four piece) that came with the JP decal...
by ChrisLev
November 19th, 2014, 2:30 pm
Forum: Vehicle Builds
Topic: Trying out a JP JK model
Replies: 35
Views: 70376

Re: Trying out a JP JK model

Here it is completed! For a DIY project and despite the vehicle being a JK, I'm actually very pleased with how this turned out. :D
by ChrisLev
November 13th, 2014, 1:10 pm
Forum: Vehicle Builds
Topic: Trying out a JP JK model
Replies: 35
Views: 70376

Re: Trying out a JP JK model

Well, here's my progress so far. Not bad for my first time using Plasti-Dip. :) It's a little rough around the edges (still learning the right time to peel the tape) but I can live with that. This project was never meant to be permanent. I went the do-it-yourself Plasti-Dip approach so if/when the d...
by ChrisLev
November 6th, 2014, 5:26 pm
Forum: Vehicle Builds
Topic: Trying out a JP JK model
Replies: 35
Views: 70376

Re: Trying out a JP JK model

So far, I like how the front turned out, and I didn't want to angle that part anymore than I already did. The sharp angles on the screen accurate jeeps look funny on the frame of the new JK in my opinion. Haha, this would be sooo much easier if Jeep didn't change their body style. :? Oh Well.... I d...
by ChrisLev
November 6th, 2014, 8:35 am
Forum: Vehicle Builds
Topic: Trying out a JP JK model
Replies: 35
Views: 70376

Re: Trying out a JP JK model

No, I was going with the angle of the back fender.