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<blockquote data-quote="ScepterToad" data-source="post: 461856" data-attributes="member: 25142"><p>In prep for winter around my house. Got most of the remaining yard work done and the Jeep washed and waxed for winter. Hard top on as well. </p><p></p><p>Top went on easier than I expected. I store it in the shed out back and with all the yard tools out, easy access. I used a ramp from the mower to run from the shed up to the rear bumper. From there, I got under the top and lifted it up on my back. Walked up the ramp and sat it down right in place. Bolted it down and went in about my day. </p><p></p><p>But, before all that, I took it to the local car wash and washed real good including underneath. Got it home and used some of the chemical guys ceramic wax. It’s a little chunky but otherwise went on pretty easy. Wiped it off and the paint looks pretty darn good. It’ll need a clay bar next year and I have some additional work to do. Namely, the area where the rock sliders were installed. I didn’t realize when we were out in the badlands, and the mud was getting everywhere, including on top of the rock sliders/steps. Tiny rocks were wedged in there. With running around town, the tiny rocks created deep scratches in the paint. Also, whoever installed them put them a little too close as there’s some rust staining and paint rubbed off. I removed them and they won’t be going back on. I’ll find a set that mount more flush to the body and don’t have anything sticking out to catch mud and rocks. Also, I’ll have to come up with a way to cover up the scratches or otherwise repair them. Right now I’m thinking I’ll sand them down and use bed liner across the bottom right up to the door bottoms. I’ll have to think on that a bit more. I’m also up for suggestions.</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]125538[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]125539[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]125540[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]125541[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]125542[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ScepterToad, post: 461856, member: 25142"] In prep for winter around my house. Got most of the remaining yard work done and the Jeep washed and waxed for winter. Hard top on as well. Top went on easier than I expected. I store it in the shed out back and with all the yard tools out, easy access. I used a ramp from the mower to run from the shed up to the rear bumper. From there, I got under the top and lifted it up on my back. Walked up the ramp and sat it down right in place. Bolted it down and went in about my day. But, before all that, I took it to the local car wash and washed real good including underneath. Got it home and used some of the chemical guys ceramic wax. It’s a little chunky but otherwise went on pretty easy. Wiped it off and the paint looks pretty darn good. It’ll need a clay bar next year and I have some additional work to do. Namely, the area where the rock sliders were installed. I didn’t realize when we were out in the badlands, and the mud was getting everywhere, including on top of the rock sliders/steps. Tiny rocks were wedged in there. With running around town, the tiny rocks created deep scratches in the paint. Also, whoever installed them put them a little too close as there’s some rust staining and paint rubbed off. I removed them and they won’t be going back on. I’ll find a set that mount more flush to the body and don’t have anything sticking out to catch mud and rocks. Also, I’ll have to come up with a way to cover up the scratches or otherwise repair them. Right now I’m thinking I’ll sand them down and use bed liner across the bottom right up to the door bottoms. I’ll have to think on that a bit more. I’m also up for suggestions. [ATTACH=full]125538[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]125539[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]125540[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]125541[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]125542[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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