New Paint for my 89.

[HAARubicon]

Well after 2 1/2 years of ownership its finally time for new paint. In order to help out the painter and really for me to spend time cleaning and polishing the parts I stripped off the trim as best I could. I left the door handles for him so he could get in and out of it, but removed the interior door panels so he could get to them easily. I also left all of the stainless trim around the windows, I was afraid I would not be able to get it as tight as the original. In my case the wood is fairly good, so I am masking it off. I will then use a paintless dent repair guy to remove any dings and dents out of the wood grain areas.

So far I am extremely pleased that I am not uncovering any rust areas. I repaired the two lower rear quarters, the previous owner lived on a long gravel driveway on a ranch in Wyoming. Other than that, just a small bubbling area at the front marker light.

In a couple of weeks she will be shining like a new penny.

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[Wagonforever]

What color are you going with? Keeping the trim and wood on?

[serehill]

No doubt

Looking good.

[HAARubicon]

I am going with the original PY3 Sand Metallic and leaving all the wood trim and original 3m dinoc. A true prissy refurbish in the spirit of this category.

It is a low mileage two owner, so for now I am keeping it original.

[Heavy_Metal_Thunder_81]

So that's what those holes are for on the rear roll pan...I've never seen an FSJ that still had the piece of rubber to fill the gap between body and bumper.

[EasTXJEEPER]

Way to go Kid. Getting it ready for the AMC Show in Lufkin TX June 4 is pushing it. If you need some help putting it all back together just call Grandpa.

[HAARubicon]

So here it is back from the painter. These were taken before I began reassembly. It really turned out great. After it cures it will go back for a wet sand and buff.

I have owned this Wagoneer for 2 1/2 years, with new paint it just comes alive. They are truly a very good looking vehicle with its polished stainless trim and woodgrain sides. I will keep you posted as I reassemble it.

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[Strode]

Looks great. I love that color.

[HAARubicon]

BJ's messed up my order for my Door handle gaskets and its stopped me dead in my tracks. So close. BJ's is making it right but it slowed me down by 5 or 6 days. They wanted $65 to overnight the darn things, that seemed excessive.

[Black Dynamite]

That doesn't seem excessive, it is excessive.

That color looks great.

[joe]

Great looking paint.

[HAARubicon]

Thanks guys. Desert sand metallic is one of my top three favorites along with Baltic blue and black cherry metallic.

I really was looking forward to cruising around this weekend.

[JPSwapMohn]

That is the original color on my 88, but my woodgrain didn't look that good when I bought it in '04. Your vinyl looks like it is still brand new from the pics! You have a real stunner there!
It is also my favorite color for these rigs with the woodgrain.

[HAARubicon]

That is the original color on my 88, but my woodgrain didn't look that good when I bought it in '04. Your vinyl looks like it is still brand new from the pics! You have a real stunner there!
It is also my favorite color for these rigs with the woodgrain.

Thanks, I got lucky with the wood. It has its few dings that need touching up.

My gaskets came in and I got the door handles installed last night. Now to button up the interior and start driving it again. I will shot some poser shots and post them up. I am real proud of how it turned out, they are such a cool ride.

[steve578]

That looks great! BTW, great license plate in the background.