Eddie Bauer trim gone!!!!

[GAINMOB]

i saw on the sight they have a "make your own color" kit...i'm thinking of putting this on my mirrors instead of getting them PTM'd...on the fence cuz i'll have to worry about matching the color...

 

[NewbieVet]

I just did some interior pieces and then clear coated them and I love how it looks, to me you get more of an even coverage with this stuff than paint, plus it is hard as hell to have this stuff run and if it does another coating and it is fixed.

what did you use to clear coat the interior PD? Looks awesome!!!

 

[Explor2Exped]

Here is what I accomplished so far.... (not a great shot of the painted wheel)

 

[Soldier777]

Here is what I accomplished so far.... (not a great shot of the painted wheel)

looks like you have major over spay on the lower valance. Looks good though. I want some one to off road with it first to see it durability.

 

[Scottandtyson210]

I just used a basic CLEAR ENAMEL for PLASTIC , got it from Home Depot when I got more PD.

I am pretty sure the exterior wont hold up well to off roading, my 5 year old son climbing in the back of my truck today stretched it on the back bumper and tore it with his shoes, he did have shoes with ridges all over but still, not good for high traffic area, however I have had NO problems on the wheels anf through car washes and my pwn washing.

 

[Explor2Exped]

looks like you have major over spay on the lower valance. Looks good though. I want some one to off road with it first to see it durability.

Yeah, I'm new to using this stuff.

Plus I dunno how to spray paint worth a crap.

 

[Explor2Exped]

I just used a basic CLEAR ENAMEL for PLASTIC , got it from Home Depot when I got more PD.

I am pretty sure the exterior wont hold up well to off roading, my 5 year old son climbing in the back of my truck today stretched it on the back bumper and tore it with his shoes, he did have shoes with ridges all over but still, not good for high traffic area, however I have had NO problems on the wheels anf through car washes and my pwn washing.

How did you spray the wheels?

When I pull off the tape it peels around the tip ridge.

 

[Soldier777]

I would assume he used some kind of blade

 

[Explor2Exped]

I would assume he used some kind of blade

I tried that, didn't work.

 

[Lane24]

How did you spray the wheels?

When I pull off the tape it peels around the tip ridge.

I had the same problem on my fender flare, that's why I ended up just peeling it all off. I was hoping a blade would work.

 

[Explor2Exped]

I had the same problem on my fender flare, that's why I ended up just peeling it all off. I was hoping a blade would work.

That's what I did at 5AM, pulled it all off on the sides. ugh...

 

[Scottandtyson210]

I had one fender snag when peeling off but alll the rest were fine, use a razor blade just dont drag it hard, alsmost cut like a pushing motion not dragging. My fender flares are holding up awesome!!!

 

[Explor2Exped]

I had one fender snag when peeling off but alll the rest were fine, use a razor blade just dont drag it hard, alsmost cut like a pushing motion not dragging. My fender flares are holding up awesome!!!

How did you tape it up?

 

[Scottandtyson210]

I actually had a tiny gap where i could slide the tape a smidge behind the flare so when I used a razor blade it didnt cut into the paint. Just used painters tape.

You can always just pull the flares off and do them that way. They arent very hard to get off, I was just to lazy. The worst part is the 2 tabs on the under side on the ends to pop out.

 

[Explor2Exped]

I was also wondering, can I go threw the drive threw car wash?

I don't want to mess up the paint on the wheels or the bumpers...

 

[0212353]

Trick I've seen done..........use a deck of cards between the wheel and the tire instead of tape.

I can't speak to it personally, but.....seen it done!

 

[GAINMOB]

i'd have to remember the card trick if i use this stuff on the pueter gold...

 

[Explor2Exped]

Somebody please tell me if it's safe to run this threw the auto wash...

I wanted to go take some new pics by this hidden hill spot I know of in the area.

 

[Lane24]

Finally got around to doing some on my Expy. Looks pretty decent. Here's a link to the thread with some of the new pics.

http://fordexpeditionforum.com/showthread.php?t=1317

 

[b514]

Been following this thread since this summer, but didn't have the guts to go do it on my truck. Now i'm thinking about blacking out the rims (except the hub caps) and all the tan parts. I'll do the running boards in bed liner (for better durability) and the rest in plasti dip.

I'm a bit unsure about the grille. I noticed that under the tan paint there's a coat of chrome paint. I'm debating whether I should plastidip it black or just scratch off the tan and go with the chrome look. (but i assume it would be a pretty tedious job to clean up all the tan paint).



decisions... decisions...
I'll post pics when I do it. Hope this w/e if I have the time.