Painting Rock Rails - Great Lakes XJ

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Just got JCR Rock rails and they don't have any paint on them. I'm open for suggestions on how to paint them; primers, paint brands, etc. Let me know what you have done in the past, or would do in hinesight (sp?). __________________ '99 XJ, 5.5" lift, 33" MT's '11 Dodge Charger I miss the days that they made toys that could kill a kid. Support our Troops My Pics and Specs My Build Thread

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Use an etching primer (not just a normal primer). This can be purchased from Napa (around $12 a can though).

Once primed, I used a Krylon textured finish and was happy with the results. Here is a photo of what the finish looks like.

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Thanks. How many coats do you think that I will need? __________________ '99 XJ, 5.5" lift, 33" MT's '11 Dodge Charger I miss the days that they made toys that could kill a kid. Support our Troops My Pics and Specs My Build Thread

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I always do 2 coats of primer, than 3-4 of paint depending on how well the finish looks. First coat of paint is thing, second 2 (coat 2 and 3) are more thick, and than the 4th coat is a final thin coat for finish.

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