Max Series-3 Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 When i get my series 3 on saturday (i can't wait!!!) I want to repaint the white wheels, a white roof (pick up) and black bumpers / surrounds. Can any one suggest what paint to use? Also can i just use a fine brush or shall i spray them? Thanks Max Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon White Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 NATO green and a 6 " brush. You can use a roller if the panels arent too dented (rollers dont reach the bottoms of dents) Just slap it on. I can repaint my whole truck in 20 minutes! Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Series-3 Posted September 30, 2008 Author Share Posted September 30, 2008 Ok thanks can all colours be done that way or not? Max Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRP669 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Ok thanks can all colours be done that way or not?Max Personally I'd recommend using tractor or plant enamel - it's not (how shall I put this?) quite as sensitive to the preparation and application as car paints, sticks very well, is ideal for brush / roller application, covers a multitude of sins and is available in a wide range of colours at reasonable prices (check out eBay, your local agricultural suppliers or Google "tractor restoration" / "tractor paint"). I know that this will have some people spitting feathers , but with tractor enamel you can even get away without rubbing down on a reasonably well weathered Landy, just wiping over to make sure there's no oil or grease! Most important thing is to make sure that there's a good key (rub down with wet and dry paper if the paint is all shiny) and clean grease-free surface (wipe over with white spirit / thinners or meths as available). There's no need to create a perfectly sanded base as per more traditional car paints. I did my last Series IIA in dark blue with a yellow roof (approximately coastguard colours) and she was still looking very presentable when I sold her three years later - that was without sanding down at all, but the original paint was well weathered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 I did mine with normal trade enamel, used a £15 electric fence sprayer for the big bits and a roller/brush for the rest. TBH the sprayer was more hassle than it was worth though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissDriver Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 I honestly had no idea it was as easy as that to repaint... I've been wanting to change the colour of mine for ages and went through the whole process of getting quotes etc, and look you can just do it yourself... Looks like I'll have a new weekend project!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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