Going from Surf Blue to Orange themed 4xe - Updated with pics

Jank4AU · Apr 19, 2022

Hey guys, just wanted to post this and show what I'm doing as well as to solicit some ideas from others. The Surf Blue, while not bad, doesn't give that pop that I get with orange. Especially on a Granite Crystal paint job. First, I removed the Rubicon lettering and the matte and blue 4xe hood vinyl, and lastly the blue outlined Wrangler Unlimited. I'd really like to find a Trail Rated badge that has orange where ours is blue. The Gladiator Mojave would be perfect but it says Desert Rated. I probably could use the Mojave Jeep logo though because I think it sits in an orange trim. Now I need to find orange tow hooks. I will probably just pull the bumper off to get to them so I can sand and paint them. If it comes down to it I can always Plasti-dip the badge and Jeep text black like I did on my last Jeep. I'll probably Plasti-dip my keyholes and antenna, too.

Thoughts?

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jeepingib · Apr 19, 2022

Very cool, I like the orange accent. But I am biased.

LooselyHeldPlans · Apr 19, 2022

I’d never do that, but I do like it better than the blue. Kind of reminds me of the Rolex Millgause branding:

https://www.luxuryofwatches.com/rol...QsAQWFNpxSh3bregIaRxjLu5NCWvaRLxoCBFcQAvD_BwE

Jank4AU · Apr 19, 2022

LooselyHeldPlans said:
I’d never do that, but I do like it better than the blue. Kind of reminds me of the Rolex Millgause branding:

https://www.luxuryofwatches.com/rol...QsAQWFNpxSh3bregIaRxjLu5NCWvaRLxoCBFcQAvD_BwE

Ha ha! That sure would be nice if i could add some orange accents, name it Rolex, and add $17,000 to the price.

Jerpy · Apr 19, 2022

Here's your black/orange trail rated badge.

Have you considered popping the 'e' off of your tailgate, painting it orange, and slapping it into the 'e' shaped crevasse on the charge port?

They also sell orange charge port trim pieces (it comes as two separate pieces, so you can play with just using the border piece or doing the whole thing).

MilkSteak · Apr 19, 2022

There's a company out of Florida that does custom trail rated badges. I'll try to find the link.

MilkSteak · Apr 19, 2022

Here it is. They're called Distinction Applied and do all sorts of custom painting for interior and exterior trim.

sentience · Apr 19, 2022

That’s really cool.

I’ve got a thing for black and yellow (see avatar), but can definitely appreciate black and orange.

Jank4AU · Apr 20, 2022

MilkSteak said:
Here it is. They're called Distinction Applied and do all sorts of custom painting for interior and exterior trim.

Dude, that's perfect! Thanks for digging that up for me!

dmc3csc · Apr 20, 2022

MilkSteak said:
Here it is. They're called Distinction Applied and do all sorts of custom painting for interior and exterior trim.

Have you used them or know someone who has? They also do grille trim in factory colors. I was just curious of how close the paint matches.

MerPinXEss · Apr 20, 2022

That looks great. Love the idea of the orange for the charge port e...
Ideas:
-grill, either the trim or the actual grid pieces...fender vents can be matched. one of our original ideas was doing just the grid and adding phosphorescent so it looked like the engine glowed
-foglight surrounds or push bumpers or towhooks
-dash maybe in Granite w/electric pinstripe, like in your hood decal...steering wheel and bezel
-rear taillight cage
-radio dial covers

TaZ_65 · Apr 20, 2022

People are going to love your Harley-Davidson themed Jeep. Orange and named Livewire...

RAMSTEEL · Apr 20, 2022

I got some dash panels for Distinction Applied, I was not impressed. For the money, just get a local painter.

UPDATE: Got an email and then a call from the owner (Brian) after I responded with the details of what I felt was wrong with my dash panels. I will just say I was blown away that he would take the time to make a personal call, describe the business and their customer service approach, and how he could make it right. Honestly, the fix was above and beyond and I'm just more thrilled with engagement. Brian takes the quality of his work very seriously and customer service is tops in their business model. Color me impressed (no pun intended).

Panda Mafia · Apr 20, 2022

Looks nice!

MilkSteak · Apr 20, 2022

dmc3csc said:
Have you used them or know someone who has? They also do grille trim in factory colors. I was just curious of how close the paint matches.

I have not, so don't know their quality. I just recently found them.

Johnsonrd said:
I got some dash panels for Distinction Applied, I was not impressed. For the money, just get a local painter.

That sucks to hear but thanks for the feedback.

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