Chee_is_her_name Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Just bought this mj. California owned forever with no rust in corners of cab or bed. It's a 1990 comanche pioneer. 5.5 Rubicon express lift with jks adjustable upper and lower arms. 32x11.50r15. Locked rear. Open front. Stock axles I think. Rebuilt motor and trans. Og transfer case. Dummy gauge:( clean interior well maintained with a book of receipts and 357,xxx miles. With a non working Speedo gauge so who knows actuall mileage... I know it's Colorado red from the I'd code. Should I repaint with original color. I found a source. Or just go desert tan. I'd rather have people with experience opinion. I've owned many xj and a 71 Waggoner. Which I still have but this is my first mj what's your thoughts?!?!??! Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 What type of paint and quality of paint job are you intending? I like the OEM Colorado Red when it is done right. My parents used to have an XJ in that colour back when it was new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chee_is_her_name Posted April 22, 2017 Author Share Posted April 22, 2017 I guess that would be the main question. Guessing that it is a off road rig and not pavement princess I'm guessing something that will eventually get @#$%ed up again. So desert tan wouldn't be bad with the bottom 6 inches black or grey with black or grey acc. Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRodder Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 If its going to be a real off-road truck, don't go with a fancy paintjob. That said, I do like tan on these trucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokermjcomanche Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 If you paint it tan , every time you scratch the paint(deep enough ) the red is going to show through . Unless you plan on touching it up all the time of stripping the truck down to bare metal / primer , IMO I'd go with the red . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knucklehead97 Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Didn't Pete paint his gorgeous piece of machinery a desert tan? I remember seeing a MJ which was tan and I believe it was his. It was sooooo good looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnj92131 Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 To do a color change "properly" requires a lot of work. And a lot of money! The time to do that is when you are planning a full restoration or rebuild of the truck. Especially when going from Red to a light color such as Tan. Adam is right, just keep it Colorado Red if you do repaint it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikekaz1 Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 personally, I think matte tan is over rated... atleast here in new England, every beat XJ and their mother paints there truck rustoleum spray can tan, I can't stand it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chee_is_her_name Posted April 27, 2017 Author Share Posted April 27, 2017 Indeed to do a paint job correctly is alot of time and money. Thats the way to get anything done properly. Mind you not this rig almost has 400.000 miles on the clock without a working speedo cable. don't thinks its ever going ro be a street queen ever again lol. Just need something better than that missing clear coat rust hazard. There is no rust yet as far as my eye can see. Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NKCrider Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Currently in the process of painting mine Quicksand (2016 toyota tan) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigitalBman Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Just you an idea this is mine. The previous owner painted this way. I was dead set on black, but the color is really growing on me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Desert tan or battleship gray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Turkey turd tan. :banana: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Tom Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Turkey turd tan. :banana: Actually, it's in the same family! :rotf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParadiseMJ Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 We need fresh turkey turds...too many variations above. Unless you make a wrap out of it...the perfect camo job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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