2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Build

[@rockerrockstar]

Turned out great. Looks much better with blacked out instead of chrome.

[@RigoG09]

Thank you

[@morganzahler7532]

Really like that you matched the grille color to the car, it looks fire

[@RigoG09]

Yes sir thank you

[@zionagnew6250]

Custom light 🕯️🕯️ grey 🩶🩶 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo is real nice, tight, cool 🆒🆒 & amazing .

[@RigoG09]

Thank You, Thank You, it turned out great.

[@Zestguy84]

This is how they should have come out factory. Brilliant work!

[@RigoG09]

Thank you yes it looks way better like this.

[@jean-clauderoussil6830]

Good job bro!!!

[@DewClarke]

Very nice mine is a 2012 hemi V8 5.7L Grand Cherokee Overland. I want a sand color it would look very nice. Awesome video

[@RigoG09]

Thank you, yes that sand color would be awesome

[@The.chronic.connoisseur]

Look fresh af, buddy! I'm building one myself. But it's a 2011 with 114,000 miles on it. Black on black. I'll be posting my build once it's completed too.

[@RigoG09]

Thank You man, yeah its clean that black on black will be nice, I'll be waiting for the video.

[@dennisruss9431]

Looks awesome, man! Really great job! 😎

[@RigoG09]

Thank you man

[@mikalblackwell7200]

This is dope. Can you do more jeep videos please.

[@RigoG09]

Thank you, yes I will try and do more videos on the jeep

[@RandomRichZ]

this thing is beautiful! I hope you still have it!!

[@RigoG09]

Oh yes we still have it just replaced all the fluids in it and still runs strong has a little over 245k miles

[@RandomRichZ]

@@RigoG09 how about the painted trim how is that lasting?

[@RigoG09]

@@RandomRichZ Actually its lasted up until the last month starting to chip but only on the corner of the small rear glass maybe I just didn’t sand as much there bc its both sides but all four doors still holding good.

[@eug6139]

Great job bro..jeep has a nice agressive stance to it now

[@RigoG09]

Thank you

[@ivandarko740k]

Sick transformation, that gun medal color looks clean.

[@RigoG09]

Thank you man, yes it came out pretty clean.

[@The.chronic.connoisseur]

Dude, your jeep looks 👌 🔥 great! I usually like black on black but the Grey on black is slick!

[@RigoG09]

Yes sir thank you

[@beardedpatriot1857]

Thanks for the video. Looks great. I've got the same color jeep. I'm gonna black out the chrome now too.

[@RigoG09]

No problem, its always good to get ideas and share, but yes it does look better blacked out and color matched.

[@michaeljohn7405]

Beautiful ima try do mine like that.

[@RigoG09]

Thank you

[@notjeff3466]

Holy sh… man! It looks AMAZING. I’ll follow this video to do the same thing to mine

[@RigoG09]

Thank You

[@notjeff3466]

What spray paint did you use for the grill? (Brand)

[@RigoG09]

I used the gray paint code thru the vin, got the paint from touchup direct just put your car info in and they will blend your paint. touchupdirect.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI052ltvy_-wIVCsOGCh1aXwq7EAAYASAAEgJpvPD_BwE

[@Mr718kidd]

👍🏽😎 great job, would love to do this to mine eventually.

[@RigoG09]

Thank you.

[@cavsnation9194]

Do the headlights fit without having to change anything ? The website says 2014 n up

[@tonyautonga]

I have a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee as well. Can you help me out cause my black is fading too. How much do you charge to do that? You did a wonderful job sir.!!Wow..

[@RigoG09]

Thank you thank you. I’m from Georgia and I travel a bunch I’m usually not home for most part of the year.

[@LTUSATV]

Check out my lifted Grand Cherokee walk around video, yours is looking sharp!

[@RigoG09]

Yes sir I saw your video, your jeep looks good at first I wanted to lift it that high but then since its my wifes she didn't want it to tall.

[@jackiePOGU]

Looks awesome, what did you use on the adhesive left behind on the doors after removing the chrome strip? Thanks

[@RigoG09]

I used Goo-Gone adhesive remover it works pretty good but use the rubber eraser wheel first to get the bigger glue off the finish with goo gone

[@otroll313]

Clean😮

[@RigoG09]

Thank you

[@rommelsales7631]

What color is the paint it looks great

[@RigoG09]

Its called Mineral Gray Metallic

[@elishaanderson9237]

Where did you order the color match paint from my Jeep is the same color as yours

[@RigoG09]

I got it from here expresspaint.com/

[@AnthonyOrduna]

Nice looking jeep where did you order the color matched paint?

[@RigoG09]

Thank you, I got the paint from expresspaint.com

[@Kg4ciu]

Use heat on the plastic trim, it will fresh them up like new

[@vanpiroto]

Hey bro I have the same truck I just wanted to know how you prep the chrome grills and back part to paint it myself as well

[@RigoG09]

I just did a light sand with 600 starting moving up to 2000 grit. Then primed, and did base coat. The clear though you have to make sure its at least 2K clear if spraying from a can now if you use the gun it would be better but I used the 2K clear from a can and its held up nicely.

[@vanpiroto]

Thank you so much bro I thought you wouldn't reply since it's been two years but your truck came out sick I just got Mines last week same year same color bro and I loved how you left t

[@RigoG09]

@@vanpiroto Thank you bro, yeah it took some time to get it done but it was worth it, glad I could help.

[@BoBandyy]

Do you prefer the Jeep or the Tahoe?

[@RigoG09]

@@BoBandyy I prefer the jeep gets good gas mileage and doesn’t look to bad either. The tahoe is nice but not as peppy as the jeep.

[@uptownfamilyfunnyc3051]

Nice

[@mgamga9476]

I was hoping you showed how to remove rocker molding. I need to remove and paint mine but unsure how hard it will be to remove without breaking any of the plastic tabs

[@RigoG09]

I showed a little bit on the video it wasnt hard there aren't any clips, just use a heat gun and a plastic pry tool and take it slow, but even though the jeep is 10 yrs old it wasn't that hard or brittle

[@Stone2915]

What did you tint your brake lights with looks good

[@RigoG09]

I used the VHT nightshades bought it at autozone, it works pretty good

[@MathYouCan2]

Website for headlight says for 2014-2015 how did you make them compatible with 2012 jeep ????

[@RigoG09]

Yes, so at the time when i bought them like 6 yrs ago these were the only ones I could find even though they say 14-15 they still mount up in the same holes I didnt modify anything else. But today there are way more options I found a set similar that does the same thing for 320 bucks or so. www.protuninglab.com/02-az-jgc11-pbc-p-c.html

[@gabepearson6567]

What wheels and tires do you have on it? Just got myself a 2013 grand cherokee and I’m in love with your wheel/tires setup!

[@RigoG09]

Yes they are v-rock recoil 18x9 wheels and nitto terra grappler G2 265 65 18.

[@calvinlewis5381]

What's the offset on the wheels?

[@macariosierra8055]

Thing is sexy. Would do this same build to mine if I had the spare cash

[@RigoG09]

Thank you brotha

[@dominickandrade1288]

The off road stance is killer.. what the offset of the wheels ..

[@RigoG09]

Thank you, the wheels are 18x9 vision wheels

[@alexm.5390]

Car looks great man, gave me soo many ideas but what headlights do you have?

[@RigoG09]

Thank you, I have the anzo headlights we got these back like 4 years ago they were some much cheaper i think now they are like 400 bucks or so, I ran them stock up until this video I opened them up and added a switchback led strip in them. eliteracefab.com/products/anzo-2014-2015-jeep-grand-cherokee-projector-headlights-w-plank-style-design-black?currency=USD&variant=36963125526696&Google%20Shopping&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvZLi26PF9QIVRhitBh0kpQaREAQYByABEgIc1fD_BwE

[@antoinekay7643]

Hi, where did you buy your rims please ?

[@RigoG09]

I got them from custom offsets.

[@goblue3090]

Tire brand and size? Great looking Jeep.

[@RigoG09]

Thank you, yes the tires are nitto terra grappler G2 265 65/18

[@AndersonHVAC]

I knew you was from Ga from the start of the vid I want to Hellcat swap my 2012 Overlander and murder it out

[@crazyeats1147]

I want mine to look like this……looks like a 15-19 nice where you located, do you do others peoples cars

[@RigoG09]

Thank you lot of work but worth it in the end, im located in south Georgia, I do work on other peoples car

[@spartan2010100]

Good video👍 what type of headlights you have?

[@RigoG09]

They are anzo headlights from this website. eliteracefab.com/products/anzo-2014-2015-jeep-grand-cherokee-projector-headlights-w-plank-style-design-black?currency=USD&variant=36963125526696&Google%20Shopping&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIuLG5sv3V9gIVTweICR3n2g4tEAQYAiABEgJMffD_BwE

[@spartan2010100]

Thx

[@peluqueriachillin784]

Que números son los rines ?

[@RigoG09]

Son v-rock recoil 18x9, y las llantas son nitto terra grappler G2 265 65 18.

[@Andreyhappy74]

Full respect, like 👍 and subscriptions. ✊…Thanks. 🤝 How did You remove nickel plating from mirrors? One more: what kind of LED bulbs did You put in your headlights?

[@RigoG09]

Thank you sir. The mirrors were already factory painted, i just dissasembled and painted the textured plastic. The led bulbs i used i got off amazon it was these kind. www.amazon.com/dp/B01H6NZ7D8/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_CAR5W5ZEX6J6G5GFV9SK?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

[@adriennelance4130]

Are you using regular spray paint?

[@RigoG09]

Yes for all the black pieces I used Krylon gloss black paint for plaatics

[@chasingbags6130]

How do u take off the grill for the jeep

[@RigoG09]

I took it off by removing the top valence with the platic tabs then, the 4 bolts holding it from the top, and then on both front fenderwells there are bolts to remove and also pull the fender flares off, finally 4 bolts under the front bumper remove the whole bumper, which gives u access to the grille.

[@lamonttraywick1646]

What kinda tired and rims are those

[@RigoG09]

They are 18x9 -5mm v-rock recoil wheels on 265 65 18 nitto terra grapplers

[@cypherkey2012]

Where did you purchase the emblems on the side ?

[@RigoG09]

I got those off ebay. www.ebay.com/itm/194444124161?fits=Model%3AGrand+Cherokee%7CMake%3AJeep&hash=item2d45c5e001:g:iZMAAOSw2gRha3Ow

[@stevetavares6624]

Were the chrome moldings on doors tough to come off

[@RigoG09]

Not really i used a heat gun and just started prying with a plastic tool and they came off easily its all double sided tape.

[@stevetavares6624]

@@RigoG09 So no scratches on the doors after taking them off

[@RigoG09]

@@stevetavares6624 No sir everything behind it was clean, just a good polish will clean it up

[@TitoRN]

What black paint can did you use?

[@RigoG09]

I used the rustoelum acrylic enamel 2X gloss black paint

[@tinpea]

Jeep looks amazing, well done. Did you lift it? What size tires? Did you have to use spacers for offset fitment?

[@RigoG09]

Thank you, yes it has a 2" leveling kit from rough country. I'm not running spacers its the offset from the wheels I believe its an 18x9 -5mm v-rock recoil wheel

[@bekahpodue3002]

what wheels and tires do you have on it?

[@RigoG09]

The wheels a v-rock recoil 18x9, and the tires are nitto terra grappler G2 265 65 18.

[@funko3373]

Hi . Rico please tires and wheels ?

[@RigoG09]

The wheels a v-rock recoil 18x9, and the tires are nitto terra grappler G2 265 65 18.

[@funko3373]

@@RigoG09 thx bro :D

[@reecerichards6024]

What is the Jeep colour name for this car?

[@RigoG09]

Its mineral gray metallic AY111CDM, CDM, PDM

[@joseguzman3747]

Specs on tires and rim ?

[@RigoG09]

Yes they are v-rock recoil 18x9 wheels and nitto terra grappler G2 265 65 18.

[@tomr8717]

Hi Rico, nice follow along on the 2012 GC. I’m about to do some of the same things. Right off the bat it looks as if it was very easy to remove the front bumper cover as well as the rear lower valance. I know the attachment hardware is fatigued I’m sure how easy is it to remove said pieces front & rear without breaking them? I always have a fall back plan, what fasteners are needed and most likely to snap off, where did u get them Mopar? I’m sure I’ll have more questions, is this forum ok to discuss freely or do u suggest other? I like the wheel spacers I have em too. Best Regards, Tom R

[@RigoG09]

Hey Tom, yes this is ok to discuss on here, the fastners i had the most struggle with were the ones behind the fender flares those mostly break, i just bought had a spare box from amazon with different fastners in it. Most of the other fastners/bolts were easy to come off.

[@tomr8717]

Hi Rigo, thanks for your reply much appreciated. With over 200k on the clock have you had any ticking sounds from the top end of the 3.6l? The 2012 looks very nice, good job! Be well stay safe and healthy. Tom

[@RigoG09]

@@tomr8717 No problem, anything i can help you with. No not on our jeep we havent had any ticking sounds its been running great with 208k miles now.

[@tomr8717]

m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpzVqKuMi8idqck See part two as well. I just replaced all rockers & lifters with parts made in the USA. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpzVqKuMi8idqck Something to think about. I’ve got 147k on mine & had one bad rocker & lifter, replaced all 24&24 not taking the intake off every time a Tick starts

[@tomr8717]

Oops www.melling.com/parts-lookup/

[@cypherkey2012]

Shit fire. What kinda headlights are those ?

[@RigoG09]

Thank you, the headlights are from anzo. eliteracefab.com/products/anzo-2014-2015-jeep-grand-cherokee-projector-headlights-w-plank-style-design-black?currency=USD&variant=36963125526696&Google%20Shopping&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8aHdmo6O9QIV9hbUAR0g4wP5EAQYAyABEgL72vD_BwE

[@cypherkey2012]

@@RigoG09 did u tint them black as well

[@RigoG09]

@@cypherkey2012 No they come factory like that from anzo

[@alexponce4589]

What kind of wheels and tires?

[@RigoG09]

They are 18x9 -5mm v-rock recoil wheels on 265 65 18 nitto terra grapplerd

[@alexponce4589]

@@RigoG09 Appreciate it bro! The Jeep looks clean!

[@RigoG09]

@@alexponce4589Yes sir, thank you

[@centroamericasvr3199]

hello friend how do i find those lights for my jeep grand cherokee 2011

[@RigoG09]

Hey you can find them on this website. But if you want the same function as the ones in the video you have to open them up and change out the led inside. www.lmperformance.com/837390/111329-anzo-usa-jeep-grand-cherokee-projector-headlights-w-plank-style-design-black.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2s3IibC79AIVxa6GCh2Z_wLJEAQYBiABEgLagPD_BwE

[@centroamericasvr3199]

Gracias amigo ., me puedes regalar el link de las pinturas que usaste para pintar los plásticos del interior gracias

[@RigoG09]

@@centroamericasvr3199 si yo use estos www.lowes.com/pd/Krylon-FUSION-ALL-IN-ONE-6-Pack-Satin-Black-Spray-Paint-and-Primer-In-One-NET-WT-12-oz/1000460283?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-pnt-_-ggl-_-LIA_PNT_219_Interior-Stain-Spray-Paint-_-1000460283-_-local-_-0-_-0&ds_rl=1286981&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2Ne677Wt9QIVCgKGCh2PtwNiEAQYASABEgKvZvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Y pa lo gris ordene de esta pagina nomas le metes tu informacion de que carro y ellos te hazen la pintura www.automotivetouchup.com/touch-up-paint/

[@pinestreetbaddest]

Amazon have them for 285 AAKON

[@explorerboi84]

I’m interested in your headlight choice. I personally hate switchback. I want LED bars that stay on when turn signals are on. I like the way those were designed to begin with. My question for you though is how they physically fit. Those are for the 2014-15 years. Did you ever do anything to close the gap along the bottom?

[@RigoG09]

No I left the gap, I didn't do anything back then when I installed these lights there were not alot of options and I had seen headlights like this installed with that gap and I was lile well it doesn't look that bad so went with it. But ueah they are not tight enough that gap is there unless you pay attention to it exactly its not that noticeable

[@explorerboi84]

@@RigoG09 The company that made those for the 2014-15s did make slightly taller one for 2011-13s that wouldn’t result in the gaps. It’s the ones with the ‘double L’ white bar shape in each. I like the C shape much better though. So I can understand why you went with that. It’s a trade off. I could only tell because I’m currently searching through all the headlight options available right now and pause & scroll videos to analyze. You’re right, a lot wouldn’t notice. Overall I like what you’ve done btw, kudos 👍

[@RigoG09]

@@explorerboi84 Thank you, yes I should of looked harder, this was back in the day I just couldnt find anything besides those.

[@explorerboi84]

I know you already put the time & effort into creating what you wanted, but there are two out now for 2011-2013 that do flashback.

[@RigoG09]

@@explorerboi84 Nice I will take a look at them, bc either way the lenses on these are starting to fade a little bit

[@jonathansantanagonzalez6984]

Hi Rico, Would you say that plastic black dip is better or gloss black? How did you paint the "Jeep" emblem black? Do you think on a silver jeep it would be the same painting it the same car color or would you say it would be better to leave it or change it to black? How did you make the back head lights darker?

[@RigoG09]

I think the gloss black is better has better contrast. The front jeep emblem I ordered a black one off amazon and replaced it but the rear, I vinyl wrapped it gloss black I couldn't find and black emblems. On a silver one I think color matched will look good but you can't go wrong painting it black either. The headlights were from Anzo they came black already on the inside I just opened them up and installed those led strips in them.

[@michaelhorn4540]

Why does everyone hate Chrome so much, and if you do why not just buy a Laredo without chrome?? I have a 2011 limited with chrome everything and I added polished stainless to the door trim and polished stainless nerf bars, as well as a polished stainless bull bar. I see so many people plasti dipping everything to eliminate chrome, which is going to eventually chip and peel and look like shit. If you're going to do it, powder coat it and do it right, but CHROME RULES

[@morganzahler7532]

When you got no money, Plasti dip is the way to go. I actually plastic dipped my bmw rims and sprayed a gloss coat on top about 7 times and it stayed pretty well. Chrome looks nasty, especially if your car is a darker color, it looks more dominant too. I hate chrome, I’m trying to black my Jeep out little by little.

[@Emstranger7145]

Where do get your headlights

[@RigoG09]

On amazon they were anzo headlights, but I replaced with these, www.amazon.com/AmeriLite-2011-2013-Switchback-Projector-Headlight/dp/B09WMSQL42/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_sspa?crid=36B39NTE6XT6I&keywords=2012+jeep+grand+cherokee+headlights&qid=1696431172&replacementKeywords=headlights&sprefix=2012+jeep+g%2Caps%2C88&sr=8-2-spons&vehicle=2012-42-349------------&vehicleName=2012+Jeep+Grand+Cherokee&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfYXRm&psc=1

[@morganzahler7532]

What size are the tires? Where did you get them?

[@RigoG09]

The tire size is 265 65 r18 got them from Custom offsets

[@13_islander]

Where did you purchase the emblems ?

[@robertromano8002]

Where u get them headlights

[@RigoG09]

got them from amazon but I opened them up an added the led strips