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The Musketeer

Member Since: 07 Feb 2012
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 193

Painting

So I'm starting to think about painting the truck, no rush, probably in the summer. I'm lucky as my brother-in-law is a truck sprayer buy trade, so he will do the technical bits. I just need to buy the paint and help sand down.

Question 1, how much 2PACK paint is needed to cover the whole exterior of a 90 hardtop?

Question 2, I'm looking at Tangiers Orange (I like to be different!), but maybe white, where is the best place to buy? Rough idea on cost too.

Thanks,

Sam! Good things come to the wild and free

30th Mar 2012 11:57pm

Zagato
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Nice choice

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31st Mar 2012 7:52am

double cab happy

Member Since: 01 Jun 2009
Location: merseyside
Posts: 573

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Java Black

no idea about the paint but I did see the TV programme "the petrol age" this week which had a bit on land rover,

in it there was some defenders no a reccie I think that where mainly white but with bits of orange, sounds odd but they looked GREAT,

This link may work (15 mins in) http://go.sky.com/vod/content/SKYENTERTAIN...ilsPage.do

HTH

Mark

31st Mar 2012 10:22am

bm52

Member Since: 04 Apr 2010
Location: Kent
Posts: 2189

2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Havana

i used Turners when i painted my previous 90. very knowledgeable and helpful people. they can advise on everything you need whether hand or spray painting.

http://www.turnerstradepaints.co.uk/ BM52

31st Mar 2012 8:39pm

The Musketeer

Member Since: 07 Feb 2012
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 193

Thanks for the above, especially Turner's paints... looks ideal! Now erring towards white though

Good things come to the wild and free

31st Mar 2012 10:56pm

cradgebank

Member Since: 30 Dec 2008
Location: Nottingham
Posts: 308

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

I would have thought your Brother in law would be the best guy to advise you, especially if he is the one who is going to paint the Defender for you.

Different manufacturers systems have different application methods, so the system he is most familiar will be best. Professional automotive paint is extremely expensive, so you need to get it right first time.

Especially if you are choosing white ( White is a very forgiving colour), consider 1 pack, it will be much cheaper. Richard

Either a 90, 110 or 130.
Discovery 5

1st Apr 2012 3:21am

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 19657

A metallic white or especially pearlecent white would be nice! Just not solid otherwise it'll be like a van

1st Apr 2012 10:32am

The Musketeer

Member Since: 07 Feb 2012
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 193

Cheers lads, looking at enamel as another option.

konabikes11 wrote:
A metallic white or especially pearlecent white would be nice! Just not solid otherwise it'll be like a van

It's as much about function as form. Enamel paint seems tough, and is easier to "patch up" due to its commercial use it gets quite scratched. Good things come to the wild and free

1st Apr 2012 5:50pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 19657

The Musketeer wrote:
Cheers lads, looking at enamel as another option.

konabikes11 wrote:
A metallic white or especially pearlecent white would be nice! Just not solid otherwise it'll be like a van

It's as much about function as form. Enamel paint seems tough, and is easier to "patch up" due to its commercial use it gets quite scratched.

I see your point. Scratchy lanes i take it?

1st Apr 2012 6:14pm

The Musketeer

Member Since: 07 Feb 2012
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 193

konabikes11 wrote:
The Musketeer wrote:
Cheers lads, looking at enamel as another option.

konabikes11 wrote:
A metallic white or especially pearlecent white would be nice! Just not solid otherwise it'll be like a van

It's as much about function as form. Enamel paint seems tough, and is easier to "patch up" due to its commercial use it gets quite scratched.

I see your point. Scratchy lanes i take it?

Scratchy woods and scratchy female co-workers handbags (Last week, and still sore about it, silly girl

) seem to be the worst part!

As much as I like it, it is still more a tool than a toy at the moment! Good things come to the wild and free

1st Apr 2012 7:29pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 19657

The Musketeer wrote:
konabikes11 wrote:
The Musketeer wrote:
Cheers lads, looking at enamel as another option.

konabikes11 wrote:
A metallic white or especially pearlecent white would be nice! Just not solid otherwise it'll be like a van

It's as much about function as form. Enamel paint seems tough, and is easier to "patch up" due to its commercial use it gets quite scratched.

I see your point. Scratchy lanes i take it?

Scratchy woods and scratchy female co-workers handbags (Last week, and still sore about it, silly girl ) seem to be the worst part!

As much as I like it, it is still more a tool than a toy at the moment!

Hand bags

I bet you were mad at her!

1st Apr 2012 7:38pm

The Musketeer

Member Since: 07 Feb 2012
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 193

konabikes11 wrote:

Hand bags I bet you were mad at her!

I nearly didn't give her a lift back to the office! Good things come to the wild and free

1st Apr 2012 7:47pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 19657

The Musketeer wrote:
konabikes11 wrote:

Hand bags I bet you were mad at her!

I nearly didn't give her a lift back to the office!

So what was the damage done like?

1st Apr 2012 7:57pm

The Musketeer

Member Since: 07 Feb 2012
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 193

konabikes11 wrote:
The Musketeer wrote:
konabikes11 wrote:

Hand bags I bet you were mad at her!

I nearly didn't give her a lift back to the office!

So what was the damage done like?

Pretty minor in the scheme of things, it was more her attitude that

me off! Good things come to the wild and free

1st Apr 2012 8:03pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 19657

The "It's just a car for goodness sake" attitude I bet.

1st Apr 2012 8:10pm

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