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Rarn's XJ explorer style project

Posted: October 11th, 2011, 10:41 pm
by rarnwolf
Hey guys I'm finally going on the jeep just carved out a rusted rocker, did some maintinance and got the current rims done. I will post pics of the stencils and layering soon too.

Re: Rarn's XJ explorer style project

Posted: October 11th, 2011, 10:50 pm
by rarnwolf
With the painted rims and steel rocker piece in place

Re: Rarn's XJ explorer style project

Posted: October 13th, 2011, 9:29 pm
by rarnwolf
Bought some trial paint today. Little brotjer finished the hood stencil.

Re: Rarn's XJ explorer style project

Posted: October 14th, 2011, 2:02 pm
by Ecto-DMC
looks like your off to a great start :D

Re: Rarn's XJ explorer style project

Posted: October 24th, 2011, 8:52 pm
by rarnwolf
Here's some updates. So I went with magic truck and tractor paint from my local rural king. A friend let me borrow his spray gun that he got at the flea market for $2 haha so here we go

Re: Rarn's XJ explorer style project

Posted: October 24th, 2011, 8:58 pm
by rarnwolf
So the acrylic enamel for the logos didn't like the oil based enamel base. But here it is at it sits. Fixing the logos tomorrow. Not perfect some green over sprayed the red. But I'm happy for my first attempt and love it so far. Still have to do the front hood logo and the numbers too.

Re: Rarn's XJ explorer style project

Posted: October 24th, 2011, 9:55 pm
by ImperialTrooper
I like it :)

Re: Rarn's XJ explorer style project

Posted: October 25th, 2011, 7:42 am
by DrewSmith007
Looks really good. I can't wait to hear how many people you get asking about it.

Re: Rarn's XJ explorer style project

Posted: October 25th, 2011, 12:52 pm
by cpltony
NICE!!!

95% of people won't even question the vehicle its on and recognize it instantly.
Me however...I can't stand to look at it!!

Drive over to my place for immiediate hand over for....disposal ;)

Awesome job, truly awesome!!

Re: Rarn's XJ explorer style project

Posted: October 25th, 2011, 12:54 pm
by Railtech
Nicely done, looks a lot better than I thought it might.