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01-25-2021, 12:33 AM | #1 |
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Re: Jeep Trailblazer SS
Getting prepped for primer and paint. I've got to get some lacquer thinner to clean the paint guns and some surface prep, but it's getting close!
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01-25-2021, 11:57 PM | #2 |
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I ordered a chrome paint pen from krylon to paint in the details on the grille that i was playing around with using pinstripe tape.
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01-24-2021, 11:58 AM | #3 |
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Nice, it's coming along.
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Shine on!
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01-26-2021, 08:51 PM | #5 |
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It looks a lot better all one color!
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01-27-2021, 08:08 AM | #6 |
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sooo much better!!! Can't wait to see it in color, the wheels are a little bit growing on me with it being in primer now.
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01-27-2021, 05:38 PM | #8 |
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Those look fairly similar to the original AMC/Jeep Wagoner turbine style wheels
Another option- steelies with a nice set of Jeep dogdish caps:
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Well that escalated quickly!
It actually looks pretty darn good in flat white.
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Excellent!!!! Great color combo.
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01-31-2021, 09:56 PM | #12 |
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Looks like garbage, you should have stayed with more of a powder blue.
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That’s what the factory color was. Ah hahahha
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02-02-2021, 12:39 AM | #15 |
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I scuffed the clear coat and assembled the tailgate trim, all the driver's side trim, door handles, door lock and new left front marker lens with new gaskets for the locks and handles. The scuffed clear over the blue makes it look anodized. I'm getting really excited to see it all put back together.
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I pulled it outside before work to see it in natural light. I love it.
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02-01-2021, 07:51 AM | #17 |
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I like it...a lot
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When you started this project I was thinking it would never work out. Man did you prove me wrong. That thing is cool as hell. I know it's going to be a fun ride too. My daughter was test driving a TB SS one time and that thing would scoot.
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One of my best friends in Florida is an awesome mechanic and painter. I worked with him on weekends, mostly to just hang out, but also to learn new things. I was like a sponge, soaking up knowledge and sharpening my skills. One thing he always taught me was "don't be afraid to break things. Things break, **** happens." I'm surprised i don't have that written on the wall i the shop somewhere. That kept playing over and over in my head before i cut the floor out of the jeep. It was a huge step and i was honestly tired of holding a tape measure, playing the "what if" game in my head.. The trailblazer ss IS fast. If i launch it from a dead stop, the traction control light flashes, and you can feel the front tires chirping. Madkidd can confirm. We took it over to his dad's house and i got on it a few times. He's got a 2wd Saab version with a 6.0 swap. It does really nice donuts. -Josh
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Excellent job on the paint!! The two tone scheme with side strip and white on the hood really fits the vehicle. Glad to hear you are re-thinking the wheels and excited to see what you end up with to complete the look.
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Here's what the jig looks like. You bolt it onto the existing pattern, drill the pilot hole, rotate the jig clockwise and drill the new stud location and another pilot hole. It was just under $250.00, but i didn't have to remove the axles and hubs and stories to bring to a machine shop to have them done.
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Woah, that came out awesome. I am definitely biased.... I love anything blue/white.
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looks freaking slick!!
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Looks great, I love it.
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I tried wet sanding the passenger side with 1200. When it dried, it looked worse, so i scuffed it all back down with the grey pad. I've still got the bumpers to go an then I'll work on mounting the roof rack.
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