boxyjeep Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 I'm in a rough spot trying to figure out what color to paint my MJ. It's an 88 short bed in good shape with zero rust (southern CA farm truck). Unfortunately, I can't make up my mind on what to paint it. It currently has a faded/oxidized patina and "natural sandblasting" from sitting outside all it's life in a dusty place. I'm debating between the following colors: Bright Silver Metallic (like ~2001 XJ) Rescue Green (although my wife may kill me) Chili Pepper Red The truck will have full JCR bumpers and sliders, and likely either 17" black steel wheels or 17" Rubicon grey/dark grey take-off's. 6" SOA lift with 33's. Will also be doing the 97+ Header, Doors, and Fenders. I have two sets of flares, so I can figure out whether body color or black would be better. All bumpers/sliders/tool box/trim will be black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ωhm Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 Check out Dark Forest Green. Run that by the wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxyjeep Posted January 4, 2020 Author Share Posted January 4, 2020 7 minutes ago, Ωhm said: Check out Dark Forest Green. Run that by the wife. Thanks. That's a bit too dark for me. Living in CA, I've learned that darker colors have a few drawbacks. Would like to stay on the somewhat lighter side if I could. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokermjcomanche Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 Chili pepper red will definitely stand out , but if you're a subtle guy I'd go with the silver . I guess you're taking the truck apart ? If not , staying with around the same color as the truck is would be my vote . Looks strange when you open the door/hood etc and see the old color showing (just my opinion) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 Where in the SF Bay Area are you? Of those three colors my vote is the Rescue Green, unique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMO413 Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 Just clear coat it. Patina is beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drahcir495 Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 2 hours ago, Jeep Driver said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schardein Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 I think it looks great just the way it is. What size tires, any suspension mods? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High2by Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 If you're going with a '97 up front, you'll have to paint it all anyway so my vote would be chilli pepper. If you stay with the old school front end I would say stay with the same factory color. What are you planning on for striping? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxyjeep Posted January 5, 2020 Author Share Posted January 5, 2020 8 hours ago, fiatslug87 said: Where in the SF Bay Area are you? Of those three colors my vote is the Rescue Green, unique. I’m in Fremont. The truck is pictured with 30” TJ Ravine wheels and 2” pucks up front. Will be sitting at around 6” lift with SOA when finished with 33” tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tugboat95 Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 I've always been partial to red. But then again I drive a big red truck and run into burning buildings for fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 I say go "battle ship grey" or something similar like the newer jk's have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxyjeep Posted January 8, 2020 Author Share Posted January 8, 2020 On 1/4/2020 at 5:32 PM, High2by said: If you're going with a '97 up front, you'll have to paint it all anyway so my vote would be chilli pepper. If you stay with the old school front end I would say stay with the same factory color. What are you planning on for striping? Not planning on keeping the old front-end and the original color is dark blue. Unfortunately, won't ever go with black or dark blue due to the difficulties with keeping it clean and the heat build up from the sun. On 1/6/2020 at 4:20 PM, Crash said: I say go "battle ship grey" or something similar like the newer jk's have. Yeah, I like that color too. Definitely thought about that a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liketosmash Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 Whatever you do... Not Dark Forest Green. That's what I'm planning My Vote Rescue green. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRodder Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 I painted mine 92 sand beige and love it. but out of your choices, red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 Chili red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 On January 4, 2020 at 11:15 AM, fiatslug87 said: Of those three colors my vote is the Rescue Green, unique. This is what I'm talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnj92131 Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Talk to the wife and listen to her! Be smart! Much better that she is deeply involved in the project when you're spending household $$. Even when I thought it was my own $$, she didn't always agree with me. A good paint job is a bunch of money. Best to have wife buy in!!! My last paint job was $3k + and I picked the same color she got on her new car. No muss, no fuss. We had a household account and our own personal accounts to do whatever we want to do. But I still think it's smarter to let her pick the color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeyjeeper Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 How about Chevrolet Inferno Orange? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75sv1 Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Amber Fire. Some of the latter XJs came in that color. Some call it Burnt orange. Its sort of like the MOPAR pictured. I do have a silver XJ, OK just the body. I don't care for Silver or White. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEmptyEveryPocket Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 9 hours ago, Limeyjeeper said: ^^This is an amazing color. One day I hope to paint mine like this. BTW, love the hood pins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeyjeeper Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 They are made by Quik-latch. They are way too expensive for the quality of the product. But I needed lockable. There are some cheaper knock offs on Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75sv1 Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 5 hours ago, Limeyjeeper said: They are made by Quik-latch. They are way too expensive for the quality of the product. But I needed lockable. There are some cheaper knock offs on Amazon What about the hood? It has the hood vents like the Newer JKs. Look good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeyjeeper Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 That is made by Baha Fiber in California around $270. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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