1st Gen JCW Most liked posts in thread: 2006 JCW CE number 51.

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  1. Firebro17

    Firebro17 Dazed, but not Confused
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    #72 Firebro17, Feb 18, 2015
    :eek:ut:
     
  2. Kenny kustom

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    #75 Kenny kustom, Feb 23, 2015
    Interesting.
    Acetone really messes up the lens. [​IMG]
     
  3. Dave.0

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    #76 Dave.0, Feb 23, 2015
    WOW ! :eek6: You have to be careful and not rub it all over the lens, just the silver area.
     
  4. TheModFather

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    #77 TheModFather, Feb 23, 2015
    Yeah, your'e probably going to have to buff that with some acrylic polishing compound... Aquarium shops have the good stuff. ;)
     
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    #79 Dave.0, Feb 23, 2015
    I tapped of the Red lens so that did not happen. I never use Paper towels because they leave lint and crap everywhere.
     
  6. Kenny kustom

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    #80 Kenny kustom, Feb 23, 2015
    I was using the blue shop ones.
     
  7. mrntd

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    #82 mrntd, Feb 24, 2015
    If you just want to remove the gloss for painting the silver part try liquid sand paper/deglosser.
     
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    #84 Dave.0, Feb 24, 2015
    Pictures???? Moar Pictures
     
  9. Kenny kustom

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    #86 Kenny kustom, Feb 24, 2015
    I'm still not sure how to do the tails.
    I tried a q tip to rub off the chrome, but it just melts the plastic. Looks like poop.


    I might just smash them in frustration.

    Try to find a decent looking aftermarket set.
    ( ones that are NOT 3-d looking!!)
     
  10. quikmni

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    #87 quikmni, Feb 24, 2015
    I like your whole wrap idea. It is going to look great with all the white trim.
    I have wanted to tackle the de-chrome on the rear tail lights but have been afraid I would screw them up. Now I can really see the difficulty. Oh well, you can always purchase new OEM and try again.
    Are you going to do anything with the headlights such as a "white" Joey Mod?
     
  11. Kenny kustom

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    #88 Kenny kustom, Feb 24, 2015
    Headlights are now black.
    I ended up ordering a new set of smoked led tails.
     
  12. TexasChiliS

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    #95 TexasChiliS, Feb 24, 2015
    :skep:
     
  13. Kenny kustom

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    #97 Kenny kustom, Feb 24, 2015

    I'm heading down to the states this weekend. Send me your Addy, ill ship them from nd.
     
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    #98 TheModFather, Feb 25, 2015
    PM in your in box... :)
     
  15. Kenny kustom

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    #99 Kenny kustom, Feb 25, 2015
    So, screw up with the paint today.
    I had painted the headlight rings with a gloss, from my gun. Then hit it with a matte clear from a spray can.
    [​IMG]

    Something didn't like each other.
     
  16. quikmni

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    #101 quikmni, Feb 25, 2015
    Cool crinkle paint.

     
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    #102 TheModFather, Feb 25, 2015
    Car is looking good! Never mix rattle can with real paint, or that has a high possibility of happening!

    At least it should be easy enough to remove and start over. I would actually leave the trim pieces as a gloss, that would add a little more class and less VatoZone... Just my opinion though. :)
     
  18. Kenny kustom

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    #103 Kenny kustom, Feb 25, 2015
    So I'm wondering. I cannot find a matte clear that I can spray.
    Only rattle can. What should I do with my interior white? I do not want the gloss.
    Must be flat. Unlike my belly.
     
  19. Kenny kustom

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    #104 Kenny kustom, Feb 25, 2015
    I did a little test spot. Under the door arm rest. I sprayed this. It didn't affect the real paint, but am nervous trying it on the other pieces. [​IMG]

    Maybe try this??

    [​IMG]
     
  20. Kenny kustom

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    #105 Kenny kustom, Feb 25, 2015
    This is the paint I am spraying.

    [​IMG]
     
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