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languedoc



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Scotland 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Alaska White
Matt Painting a 110
Has anyone got a matt painted defender? What's it like to live with and is it simple enough to keep clean?

I normally snow foam my cars but will that damage a matt finish?
Post #536827 2nd Jun 2016 10:51am
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Alex1976



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I painted my Defender in a matt paint last year and really like it. Dead easy to live with. I just wash it as normal and then dry it off with a microfiber cloth and that's it. No need for polish or wax etc.

I don't see why snow foam should have any negative effects. I use Autoglym on my Defender and its fine.

Its nice that it look a bit different to the usual paint/colours you see. I am really happy with it.



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Post #536835 2nd Jun 2016 11:39am
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languedoc



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Scotland 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Alaska White
Looks really good. What clear coat did you use?
Post #536836 2nd Jun 2016 11:43am
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Alex1976



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No clear coat. I used HMG C71 Synthetic paint that doesn't require clear coat.
Post #536841 2nd Jun 2016 11:50am
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languedoc



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Scotland 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Alaska White
Does that last as long without the clear coat protection?
Post #536847 2nd Jun 2016 12:00pm
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Alex1976



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Not sure how it will last long term. It is a tough industrial paint and is claimed to be hard wearing. My Defender has weathered very well so far and shows no sign of fading or deterioration.
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JJ



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United Kingdom 1987 Defender 110 V8 Petrol CSW Corris Grey



Not a defender but Matt Black and is wearing well. I didn't paint this so not sure what was used. HR064 Hampshire and Berkshire 4x4 Response
Post #536860 2nd Jun 2016 12:39pm
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Grenadier



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France 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Corris Grey
Alex1976 wrote:
I painted my Defender in a matt paint last year and really like it. Dead easy to live with. I just wash it as normal and then dry it off with a microfiber cloth and that's it. No need for polish or wax etc.

I don't see why snow foam should have any negative effects. I use Autoglym on my Defender and its fine.

Its nice that it look a bit different to the usual paint/colours you see. I am really happy with it.



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Cool Thumbs Up Monsieur Le Grenadier

I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list.....

2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey
Post #536873 2nd Jun 2016 12:55pm
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Grouse



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Re: Matt Painting a 110
languedoc wrote:
Has anyone got a matt painted defender? What's it like to live with and is it simple enough to keep clean??


Yes I have for 4 years, almost Matt and almost satin - it suits the vehicle and doesn't show bodywork imperfections. It is also really easy to touch up and spray in pannels.

The paint fades slightly more than a gloss finish, but a wipe over every 2 years after washing with a WD40 on a rag restores the finish and colour, no need for any polish and any surface scratches are totally invisible. Makes the vehicle look very utilitarian and totally suits a proper Land Rover.

Oh and yes mine came like that courtesy of Land Rover and HM Government. NATO Green - Anti Radar - on a 12k miles Defender!
Post #536992 2nd Jun 2016 8:04pm
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K.M



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United Kingdom 2016 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red
I've seen Alexs car in the flesh and I can vouch for how cool it looks! Thumbs Up
Post #537028 2nd Jun 2016 9:26pm
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def_fid



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Stornoway Grey
Jotun Conseal T/U Semi Matt
My ex RM Defender 110 has been painted with Jotun Conseal for 14 years. Touch ups don't show at all, and you can use a roller for an excellent finish. About 45 quid for 5 litres, about 20.quid for a gallon of thinners. Lasts for years, really really tough paint.
Post #549579 18th Jul 2016 6:05pm
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GREENI



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Alex, is that grey? Looks fab in that shot.

Mine is 'satin'. Just a wing in this pic, but the best I have of it outside.



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Post #549598 18th Jul 2016 7:42pm
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tyrannosauROSS



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United Kingdom 2006 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Chawton White
Alex did you spray on the matt finish?

Ross
Post #549602 18th Jul 2016 7:59pm
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Alex1976



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Hi Greeni,

Yes it's Granite Grey from the RAL colour chart. It is a really nice grey as it has a 'shimmer' almost like a metallic when it's in this lovely sun we have at the moment.

hi Ross,

Yes it was sprayed just using a cheap HVLP gun and a compressor both from Machine Mart. It just needed thinking with white spririt, although it recommends 10% thinners I found that 20% made it flow much better.
Post #549635 18th Jul 2016 10:16pm
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tyrannosauROSS



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United Kingdom 2006 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Chawton White
Nice to know.... thank you.

Did you remove each panel and spray individually or did you spray the car fully assembled?

Thanks
ross
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