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There are several reasons that I decided on a Rolled-On Rustoleum Paint Job:

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1) Could be applied in sections and over several days and weeks.
2) Jeep could be driven several hours later.
3) No need for a garage.
4) Easy to sand out any flaws.
5) Easy to repair and repaint future body damage.
6) Very inexpensive.
7) Can be painted in cool or high temperatures.
Links

Rollyourcar.com (all you need to know)
Moparts Rustoleum Paint Job Thread (where I learned of this)
Camaro Rustoleum Paint Job
68 Dart
Charger Photo Album
Materials Required:

2-3 Cans of Rustoleum Oil Based Enamel (Color Chart)
2 Cans Mineral Spirits
1 4" Foam Roller (Actual Roller)
6 1" Foam Brushes
6 4" Foam Rollers
6 Small Plastic Paint Trays
2 Rolls 1" High Quality Masking Tape such as the Blue 3M Tape
1 Tube of Glazing Compound
1 Can Polishing Compound
6 Tack Cloth's

Prep Work:

Perform all body work as you would do for any other type of paint and remove any trim that you don't want to hassle masking. The more trim you remove the better the paint job will be. Some people say that you can apply the Rustoleum directly over metal and bondo without priming. Personally, I like to use sandable primer and glazing compound to fill in any small dings and large scratches instead of using the paint to do it.

Sand the surface with 400 grit then wipe down with a good degreaser. Just prior to painting go over it with a tack cloth.

Mask any remaining trim, etc.

Mixing:
The Rustoleum is a very thick paint. Disregard the thinning recommendations on the can and thin it so that it is almost like water.
Painting
1) Using the foam brush, brush paint on those areas that you can't reach with the roller then use the roller to paint the remaining areas. Don't put too much on and if you do get any runs brush them off.
2) With the first coat on you should be able to see through the paint to the original surface. Wait until this coat is fairly dry but still a little tacky and then apply a second coat.
3) Allow several hours for the 2nd coat to dry.
4) After these 2 coats have dried wetsand with 400 grit using a block and your fingers for harder to reach areas. Remove any runs, roller, brush marks, and orange peel. You must get the gloss sanded off for the next coats to adhere properly.
5) Repeat the previous steps, this time wetsand with 600 grit. Any bad areas can be sanded with 400, then soften with 600.
6) Repeat again, this time wetsand with 800. If you have any areas that need more coats go ahead and just paint those areas again.
7) Sand with 1,000 grit, once you've gotten rid of all previous sand scratches you can sand with 1,500 to 2,000 grit or just skip to polishing the paint. Note that you can always go back and sand it with finer paper.
8) Using a buffer and polishing compound, polish the paint to a nice shine.
9) Apply good quality wax.