Ok, I'll be the first to post here :)

[JT614]

I've included some of these pics in other posts, but I'll get into more detail of what I did because, well this is a DIY write-up section!!

Here's what I'll disucss:

• Custom decals
• Painted tow hooks
• Stubby Antenna
• Tinted windows
• Key fob slot phone charger holder
• 4x8 support rails

Decals:

• I use Silhouette Studio and the Silhouette Cameo 3 vinyl cutter to design and create all my custom decals.
• The vinyl I use is Oracal 651 which is a outdoor grade vinyl. The colors I used are Traffic Blue and Matte Black.

Painted Tow Hooks:
I love the red tow hooks on the Rubicon and wanted to do something similar.
It was a simple process of covering the truck, taping around the hooks, giving it a brief sanding with 220, then two coats of Rustoleum Gloss Deep Blue. Turned out like factory-made!

Stubby Antenna:
I bought the following antenna on Amazon and painted it with the same tow hook paint.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KY6PK7G

Window Tinting:
I bought a 10' roll of 20% VLT on Ebay. I tinted the front door windows to match the rear. I also put the same tint on the rear window. IMO the rear wasn't dark enough because I felt like people could easily see into the cab because that window is much closer in a truck. I really wanted to tint the windshield but it's not worth risking the ticket from the law

Phone Charger/Holder:
I give credit for the idea to @Aarorei.
My phone fits perfectly in the key fob holder, so I 3D printed a device to mount in the slot, then ran a USB-C cable through that. Simple plug and play from now one!

I do the 3D design using Autodesk Fusion 360. It's a professional design software tool and is free for hobbyist use.
I use Cura for slicing the 3D models and print them on a Monoprice MP Select Mini v2 printer. It's a great inexpensive printer that I've been using for years.

4x8 Support rails:
Nothing too special here. I just wanted these to look good so I painted the supports to match the bed.
The rear 2x4's are screwed together and tapered at the bottom for a tight fit in the bed. What I've grown to like with these is that they compartmentalize the bed so I can put groceries, etc in the back so they don't fly around everywhere!

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[Trauma PA]

Really like what you've done so far.
The blue accents look great. Gives your Overland a custom look. Keep it coming.

 

[RedTRex]

Very nice work Sir.

 

[ACAD_Cowboy]

The hooks look great but that was a lot of tape and drape, any reason you didn’t dismount them? 8 nuts for the support bracket on the front and 4 bolts to separate the plastic from the steel which sandwiches the hooks if Jeep did their usual.

I like the hood decal, gives it some snap without going gonzo.

 

[RedTRex]

The hooks look great but that was a lot of tape and drape, any reason you didn’t dismount them? 8 nuts for the support bracket on the front and 4 bolts to separate the plastic from the steel which sandwiches the hooks if Jeep did their usual.

I like the hood decal, gives it some snap without going gonzo.

LOL...I was thinking that, didn't want to say it........

 

[Jalmeida1991]

It all came out great. The Jeep badge behind your front fender looks like it has a blue tint also, did you paint that as well?

 

[ACAD_Cowboy]

LOL...I was thinking that, didn't want to say it........

What I should mean to say is we do what we know and it’s a great job considering they were painted on the truck. Not everyone’s first thought is hey, let’s get the tools and take this thing apart!

You did a great job doing it in place.

 

[JT614]

It all came out great. The Jeep badge behind your front fender looks like it has a blue tint also, did you paint that as well?

That is just a blue vinyl inlay

 

[JT614]

The hooks look great but that was a lot of tape and drape, any reason you didn’t dismount them? 8 nuts for the support bracket on the front and 4 bolts to separate the plastic from the steel which sandwiches the hooks if Jeep did their usual.

I like the hood decal, gives it some snap without going gonzo.

That was my first thought too, however the fronts are very hard to get to, unlike the rear. Maybe much different than historic Jeeps? Yes, a lot of plastic, but I had it laying around. All in it took me about 20 minutes. I value my time too

 

[JT614]

I needed more blue . Today I painted the license plate cover to match, and created a honeycomb decal to go in the empty spot opposite the tow hook.

 

[ACAD_Cowboy]

Yes taking a JK front bumper off is “easy” but it does require some wondering about order of operations.

I like the honeycomb, Mirrors the grill mesh. Better be careful or you’ll wander into huracan territory with repeated shape themes.

 

[5JeepsAz]

Terrific inaugural post in this thread! Solved lots of problems, looks great, only one like it. Well done!!!

 

[JT614]

Terrific inaugural post in this thread! Solved lots of problems, looks great, only one like it. Well done!!!

Thanks, it's been a short, fun journey so far!

 

[JT614]

I'm bringing some blue inside the cabin. Added blue bezels to the dash knobs. Found them on eBay for $7. They just slide right over the existing knob. No tape needed!

 

[ACAD_Cowboy]

So fancy, care to share the link?

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