GCM 2
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I tried this on my old TJ, and even living in one of the most dry states the metal aged beneath the clear and started to show signs of rust. I even prepped the metal really nicely too. It does look cool for a little while though
A newbie needs some advice on stubby front bumpers...
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I tried this on my old TJ, and even living in one of the most dry states the metal aged beneath the clear and started to show signs of rust. I even prepped the metal really nicely too. It does look cool for a little while though
piginajeep
The Original Smartass
Clear will turn yellow after time
JAGS
Hooked
I'm no metalmatician (yep new word), but I do believe wiser minds have spoken. By the time I start adding bumpers, I'm going to have more important things on my rig to maintain then a yellowing or clearcoated bumper. While the look I still think is bad a$$, the upkeep sounds like a very likely PITA.
Someone needs to create a process to simulate bare metal with quality powdercoat paint process. Guess I could get out there with a sea sponge and start doing some faux metal effect. :cheesy: Once I get good at that I can try to do a Faux leather bumper or maybe a parchment look. :brows:
ProfessionalDriver
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I tried this on my old TJ, and even living in one of the most dry states the metal aged beneath the clear and started to show signs of rust. I even prepped the metal really nicely too. It does look cool for a little while though
Verdict is in... I'll be going with black powdercoat/paint. :thumb:
Donny
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I tried this on my old TJ, and even living in one of the most dry states the metal aged beneath the clear and started to show signs of rust. I even prepped the metal really nicely too. It does look cool for a little while though
On old Colt pistols thats called "Patina"
Donny
GCM 2
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Actually there are already quite a few products that can do this. A few weeks ago I had the owners of Dynatrac and Off Road Evolution out in AZ for a "guns, jeeps and rodeo" weekend. Gave them a tour of a few friends manufacturing facilities and when we got to the part about the coatings they used to provide what is basically a nonstick frying pan surface on a weapon, Jim (Dynatrac) and Mel (ORE) both had gears turning in their head and smiles on their faces. Not sure if we will ever see anything come out of it, but I know several applications that will immediately benefit from the technology. It's just not cost effective
Jersey_Devil
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Rugged Ridge XHD mod bumper..... Love it! It's very solid
TacPen
Banned
It's just not cost effective
Precision coating technologies has something called NP3. It's essentially electroless nickle with a teflon impregnate. Very corrotion resistant and if you sand blast or glass bead the surface first, will look like bare metal but be exceedingly corrosion resistant. Not quite as scratch resistant as anodization (can't anodize steel anyway) but definitely up to par with powdercoating. Pricey though.
IIWorlds
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Do you know how heavy your bumper (with bull bar) is, without the winch? Love the looks, but concerned with my 70 miles one way daily commute.
Thanks.
my_jk
Member
The shipping weight on amazon say 50 pounds.
suicideking
New member
Bump
This Genright is my top contender.
I also like the Shrockworks, but not crazy about their wait times.
