1989 marathon paint prep question.

Sticks&strings · 12-06-2011, 09:34 PM

First off, I haven't tried too hard but it looks like there is a lot to removing the body off the frame. I was thinking about a rattle can paint Job with the frame on ad just tape it all off real good. The frame won't be painted bit I'm ok with that for now. I looked into pulling the trim off the top of the dash that wraps all the way down the "quarter panels" if you will. But I was afraid that it would stretch that rubber or be very difficult to replace. Please let me know thoughts. Thx.

hogasm · 12-07-2011, 07:38 AM

You will get a much better paint job removing the panels ans stripping them down. If you are not picky and are fine with a rattle paint job....then just leave them on the cart and tape off everything else.

Sticks&strings · 12-07-2011, 09:09 AM

Is that rubber trim hard to replace?

hogasm · 12-07-2011, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Sticks&strings

Is that rubber trim hard to replace?

Just did mine in less than 30 minutes....have you ever replaces a window in a car or truck?

used a piece of heavy mono 125lbs..google how to install a truck window

Sticks&strings · 12-07-2011, 11:10 PM

Ok. I'll have to look it up. No I've never replaced one but il see what I can find on you tube. Thanks!

Sticks&strings · 12-08-2011, 01:26 PM

TTt. Anyone else have info?

ekgguy · 12-08-2011, 03:03 PM

I have an 89 also. Since it is a sheet metal body, the paint process is just like it would be for a car. Clean, Sand, Prime, Paint, Clear. I did all of the bodywork on mine with the panels on the cart. When it got time to paint, everything was removed. I did not go all the way to the frame, but All the sheet metal came off and then what was left was pressure washer cleaned, primed and painted. Once everything was baked and cured, it was put back together.

As far as the trim pieces, I only put the one on around the dash panel. I replaced all of the wheel pieces with fender flares. Someone on here suggested (I think it was Andy) that warming the rubber pieces up makes them easier to install. Since I live in texas, and it was summer when I did this, I just let it sit in the sun for a couple hours before I was ready to put it back and sprayed a little PAM cooking spray on the end I started wtih. Slid right on.

There is a link to my build thread in my signature if you want to waste a little time.

toolman0114 · 04-07-2012, 10:06 AM

I also have a 1989 Marathon, how do I remove the front sheet metal piece that wraps around the front of the battery compartment? the piece with the switch, key switch, etc?
Also, more importantly...what is that front piece of sheet metal called? mine is rotted out all along the bottom and I'd like to find a new, or good used one. But it helps to know what it is called.

howieandy · 04-07-2012, 11:53 AM

hey ekgguy, where did you find fender flares?

ekgguy · 04-07-2012, 10:25 PM

Here is a link to the ones that I purchased. Again, this was a suggestion from Andy and it worked great.

Amazon.com: Rugged Ridge 11601.01 Factory Style Fender Flare Set: Automotive

The ones that are for the front of the jeep go on the back of the golf cart and the ones for the back of the jeep are severely cut down for the front. All four pieces require heavy customizing, but it can all be done with a cut off wheel for the dremel tool. I used a combination of the mounting hardware that came with the flares and drilled several of my own mounting holes. They work perfectly.

12-06-2011, 09:34 PM	#1
Sticks&strings Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 48	1989 marathon paint prep question. First off, I haven't tried too hard but it looks like there is a lot to removing the body off the frame. I was thinking about a rattle can paint Job with the frame on ad just tape it all off real good. The frame won't be painted bit I'm ok with that for now. I looked into pulling the trim off the top of the dash that wraps all the way down the "quarter panels" if you will. But I was afraid that it would stretch that rubber or be very difficult to replace. Please let me know thoughts. Thx.

12-07-2011, 07:38 AM	#2
hogasm Getting Wild Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Outer Banks North Carolina Posts: 97	Re: 1989 marathon paint prep question. You will get a much better paint job removing the panels ans stripping them down. If you are not picky and are fine with a rattle paint job....then just leave them on the cart and tape off everything else.

12-08-2011, 03:03 PM	#7
ekgguy Gone Wild Join Date: May 2011 Location: New Caney, Texas Posts: 188	Re: 1989 marathon paint prep question. I have an 89 also. Since it is a sheet metal body, the paint process is just like it would be for a car. Clean, Sand, Prime, Paint, Clear. I did all of the bodywork on mine with the panels on the cart. When it got time to paint, everything was removed. I did not go all the way to the frame, but All the sheet metal came off and then what was left was pressure washer cleaned, primed and painted. Once everything was baked and cured, it was put back together. As far as the trim pieces, I only put the one on around the dash panel. I replaced all of the wheel pieces with fender flares. Someone on here suggested (I think it was Andy) that warming the rubber pieces up makes them easier to install. Since I live in texas, and it was summer when I did this, I just let it sit in the sun for a couple hours before I was ready to put it back and sprayed a little PAM cooking spray on the end I started wtih. Slid right on. There is a link to my build thread in my signature if you want to waste a little time.

04-07-2012, 10:06 AM	#8
toolman0114 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 48	Re: 1989 marathon paint prep question. I also have a 1989 Marathon, how do I remove the front sheet metal piece that wraps around the front of the battery compartment? the piece with the switch, key switch, etc? Also, more importantly...what is that front piece of sheet metal called? mine is rotted out all along the bottom and I'd like to find a new, or good used one. But it helps to know what it is called.

04-07-2012, 11:53 AM	#9
howieandy Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 7	Re: 1989 marathon paint prep question. hey ekgguy, where did you find fender flares?
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12-07-2011, 09:09 AM	#3
Sticks&strings Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 48	Is that rubber trim hard to replace?

12-07-2011, 11:10 PM	#5
Sticks&strings Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 48	Ok. I'll have to look it up. No I've never replaced one but il see what I can find on you tube. Thanks!

12-08-2011, 01:26 PM	#6
Sticks&strings Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 48	TTt. Anyone else have info?

04-07-2012, 10:25 PM	#10
ekgguy Gone Wild Join Date: May 2011 Location: New Caney, Texas Posts: 188	Re: 1989 marathon paint prep question. Here is a link to the ones that I purchased. Again, this was a suggestion from Andy and it worked great. Amazon.com: Rugged Ridge 11601.01 Factory Style Fender Flare Set: Automotive Amazon.com: Rugged Ridge 11601.01 Factory Style Fender Flare Set: Automotive The ones that are for the front of the jeep go on the back of the golf cart and the ones for the back of the jeep are severely cut down for the front. All four pieces require heavy customizing, but it can all be done with a cut off wheel for the dremel tool. I used a combination of the mounting hardware that came with the flares and drilled several of my own mounting holes. They work perfectly.

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