Unique but looks sweet

 

Just don't get any on your hootus!!!
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...ad.php?t=18595

 

so thats a hootus?!
never heard that one before
cut it off

 

My rear bumper and side pieces are in process (1st coat). Pics should be up soon.

I've learned a couple things today:

1. The type of foam roller really affects the end product (look and feel). I used more expensive (dense) foam on the front bumper, and I found it clumping easier. This time I went with a much cheaper generic foam roller from Lowe's and it went on much better.

2. The type of tray you use also makes a big difference. A tray with a textured spot to roll your roller on is ideal. It gets rid of the clumpiness and makes it more of an even spread over the roller head. I didn't use a very good one the first time.

Man, this stuff really goes the distance. I should have 1/4 can left after two coats on the front and rear bumpers. Cool.

 

Looks good Christian, that's stuff looks nice on there. Can't wait to see the end product.

 

glad to hear everything is going well. would love to see some pics in progress too. yea i found that the cheaper the roller, the better.


btw, that story of the guy on explorer forums getting it on himself while taking a piss was absolutely hilarious. i didnt read too much of it, just the highlights, but it look like he scored some free stuff...hats and shirts haha.

 

This pic was taken about 30 hours after application. I also followed the advice of others and put clear coat on over the Herculiner. It is shiny because it is so new and has clear on it.

In addition to the rear bumper and side pieces, I hit the fender trim too. Everything came out awesome!

Again, use a respirator for this you guys! It just isn't worth breathing in these fumes! $27 for a decent one at Lowe's.

 

just to the whole thing.
lol looks great.

 

looks just like mine! except i need some trd offroad stickers...

 

Christian, how about a whole truck pic? Does Northfacer get the props on the board for this mod? I think any Herculiner on the yotas should not be called the Northfacer mod...

 

No pics of the whole truck yet. But I will get some up soon!

I agree, the "Northfacer mod" is a great idea. Or, we can give him the credit and call it the "Herc mod."

 

Man I'm thinking about jumping on the bandwagon too! I'd probably do the lower part on my doors...

 

The northfacer mod sounds good to me!

 

I don't know, I like mine without the rockers done. Unless they get hammered somehow, I am keeping it like this. Note the fender trim.

 

Sorry - you've officially exceeded the number of different shades of the color black one is allowed on their rig. You will now have to switch to a new color. Plus OSHA will be stopping by to ensure compliance with the MSDS procedures that accompanied the Herculiner material. ha ha ha.

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At least I don't drift my 4x4 you punk.

 

I only drift my rig because I can't afford a third car to slide on the street So I feel like a drift champion on the dirt with my open diff. Hooray for me for combining the best of both worlds! I'm the dirt drift king of the Chandler/Gilbert area...

 

Well then get an avatar picture of you drifting already!

 

I had my '84 completely herculined. It looked good, and was extremely tough for wheeling in the brush, but the only drawback is when it starts to fade out it looks chalky. I cleaned mine with tire black and it looked good for about a week. I still for the life of me can't find any pics, but I'll have to go and sneak a couple of current pics of it .The chick I sold it to still lives near me.

 

this is really a great idea. i want to do my rear chrome bumper (chrome is ugly), how should i go about removing the chrome? should i just sand it... alot? and then apply?