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71 windshield frame color

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by sfrench, Oct 15, 2009.

  1. Oct 15, 2009
    sfrench

    sfrench New Member

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    ok so im about to prep my windshield frame for paine should it be black or the same color as the body?
     
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    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    sfrench

    sfrench New Member

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    Re: 71 windshield fram color

    wow thanks that was quick but should I paint mine black or the body color?
     
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    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    Re: 71 windshield fram color

    I can't make that decision for you. It's up to you. All I can do is give you the information about what the factory did, which is what I thought you wanted.
     
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    sfrench

    sfrench New Member

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    Re: 71 windshield fram color

    do it is thank you but I wanted your opinion
     
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    SIDSCJ

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    Re: 71 windshield fram color

    Black makes a nice contrast to the body color, and is easily touched up.
     
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    Walt Couch

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    Re: 71 windshield fram color

    Yep the black looks good and I am going with the high gloss vice semi-gloss.
     
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    davistroy

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    Re: 71 windshield fram color

    Do y'all paint it with the glass in (if so, how do you do that?) or do you take the glass out?
     
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    nickmil

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    Re: 71 windshield fram color

    I just got done painting the daughter's w/s frame. Glass in, all other parts removed. I used painters tape and very carefully masked the outside of the seal with tape then covered the glass with masking paper. Came out pretty good. I've done several this way and they seem to hold up pretty well. if you want truly professional results then the glass should be removed.
     
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    AKCJ

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    Because the glass comes out and goes back in so easily I vote for taking the glass out to paint. That's what I did.

    I used body color but would have used black if I had a known it was normal.
     
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    Jake

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    Re: 71 windshield fram color

    I agree. I just took the Koenig hard top of mine for what appears to be the first time since 1957, and the paint under the wrap-around door shrouds is a VERY shiny high gloss. I like it.
     
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    Admiral Cray

    Admiral Cray I want to do this again.. Staff Member

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    A painter's trick is to use small cord just under the rubber seal lifting the rubber up. It usually lifts it up just enough to paint slightly under the rubber. Pull the cord out after the paint is dry and the rubber covers the paint slightly.

    Cary 8)
     
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  13. Oct 16, 2009
    sfrench

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    well ima go with the gloss place thank you everyone
     
    sfrench, Oct 16, 2009
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