New Jeep Mod (Parts)

[Rollingrock]

So these came in today...found them a tad late but now I can cover the dings....



http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003YMBO2E/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[Too Stroked]

Ok, I'll bite. What are they, knee pads? Remember, I don't speak Jeep very well.

[Rollingrock]

They go here

[Kitzy]

Sneaky sneaky...

Is this the equivalent of fillers in a wax or glaze?  Now we just hide everything?  If you could see the disappointment on my face  right now....

:D

Tapatalkin...

[Rollingrock]

Sneaky sneaky...

Is this the equivalent of fillers in a wax or glaze?  Now we just hide everything?  If you could see the disappointment on my face  right now....

:D

Tapatalkin...

Hilarious Mike...

[Rollingrock]

Truth is, our body shop has a really good PDR guy, he said the one side is so bad that it cannot be fixed without taking off jeep and filling and repainting it...so since these serve the very purpose of why the dent happend, why not just cover and protect the area from getting hit again.  Just saying. 

BTW this piece is welded to another part that would have to be removed and in order to take that off, 10 other parts need to be removed and I just don't feel like having all that work done.   

[Kitzy]

In all honesty, i like them and I think they're the perfect option.  I was going to call it the perfect fix but let's be real here, there's no fixing going on.  Haha.  I like it though.  I would have no problem doing that especially knowing how much work is involved to remove the part.

Tapatalkin...

[Too Stroked]

They go here

I see. They're Asteroid Shields. Now I understand. What's next, full body armor? 

[Rollingrock]

Ok guys, I did a dry fit and b/c of the light bar brackets on the A pillars I have to cut these down some...what is the best and cleanest method of cutting plastic?   I need to shave 1/4 off the sides that meet the windshield side.

Thoughts?

[sscully]

It depends on what the plastic material is, if this will work.

You can try for a rough cut using a Dremel with a drum sander on it, but stop short of finished so you can work out the remainder with 220 grit and then 320 grit sandpaper.

A deburring tool could be a little wonky with the edge, so it could show.

Also make sure of what you are cutting off, that it is not a lip on the under side, causing it to rock or leave a gap to the paint.
- Just looking at the indent design it looks like it is either flat on the bottom, or the same relief pattern with a lip at the edge.

[Too Stroked]

I'd recommend going with a fine tooth saw. Cut approximately 1/8" away from the final line and file / sand the rest to get an exact fit with an appropriate finish.

A Dremel tool will be faster, but you run the risk of melting the plastic with the high RPM's.

[Blown F-150]

I'd recommend going with a fine tooth saw. Cut approximately 1/8" away from the final line and file / sand the rest to get an exact fit with an appropriate finish.

A Dremel tool will be faster, but you run the risk of melting the plastic with the high RPM's.

Depending how thin the plastic is, I have had good success with doing the rough cut with a nice new sharp utility blade. I would suggest Tom's method above though, less chance of slipping and causing harm to you or the plastic. If you find the sanding/filing leaves you with a bit of "white" looking plastic, just use your heat gun to CAREFULLY warm up the edge and the white will disappear.

[Kitzy]

A dremel would be my choice.  Cutting wheels and cylindrical sanding attachments. 

Tapatalkin...

[Rollingrock]

Thanks guys

I may try the dremel.   Need to look at some more as the bottom is lined with 3m double sided tape that I am probably going to mess up on one side.   

[Too Stroked]

Thanks guys

I may try the dremel.   Need to look at some more as the bottom is lined with 3m double sided tape that I am probably going to mess up on one side.

You can buy small (or large) rolls of the 3M tape ay just about any auto parts store. Heat the existing stuff up with a blow driers and it will usually come off. Then replace it where you need it with new stuff.