lapperz Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 (edited) do you fink it would look any good if i painted inside and out satin black and front grills???? thoughts please on a 90 Edited February 27, 2010 by western please use proper english, not text speak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 The whole vehicle ? Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkk2 Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 heres one we did earlier............... :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiWhite Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 do you fink it would look any good if i painted inside and out satin black and front grills???? thoughts please on a 90 Any chance you could write all your words in English please? I had to go and find a teenager to explain what a 'fink' was. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapperz Posted February 27, 2010 Author Share Posted February 27, 2010 heres one we did earlier............... :rolleyes: hi do you think halfords satin black will do the job,or something better, cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapperz Posted February 27, 2010 Author Share Posted February 27, 2010 Any chance you could write all your words in English please? I had to go and find a teenager to explain what a 'fink' was. Thanks! sorry pal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulN Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 I think that one in the photo by 'kk2' looks bril (I mean brilliant!) - very sinister. I'm powder coating a lot of the bolt on bits on mine in black with the main body panels in Atlantic Green but this one really does look mean. I think gloss or star misted black for bumpers grills and vents and then matt or semi matt for panels would be good. I'd keep the galv checker in silver. Not so subtle I know but those areas will 'look' protected then won't they and they would balance out the galv tree sliders and under body armour. Let us know how you get on. Will watch with interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aragorn Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 When you say "halfords satin black" do you mean the aerosols? I've painted various car components over the years with halfords aerosols (and similar products from other places) but unfortunately the results dont last. The paint tends to chip very easily, so after a few months the front facing surfaces (ie wings, grille, bulkhead, mirrors etc) will be covered in "road rash" and will look rubbish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike4444244 Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 quick answer is yes it will do, but you'd save a fortune by visiting your local paint supplier, the only things I will buy from Halfords are the tools, then again I don't have a discount card! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkk2 Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 As far as I remember it took about a liter and a half to give the truck 2 coats, standard cellulose paint (for tractors) K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Any chance you could write all your words in English please? I had to go and find a teenager to explain what a 'fink' was. Thanks! Simon, I thought you were "down with the kids!!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zulublue Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Here's Mine, went for Black Silver theme and used a paint called Hard Hat, from the construction industry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMc Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Here's Mine, went for Black Silver theme and used a paint called Hard Hat, from the construction industry... I second that Rust-Oleum Hard Hat 2176 Satin Black Gives an excellent finish and dries hard, without being brittle. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aragorn Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Interesting... Looks like "2179" is a gloss black version, which its exactly what i'm looking for for the 90. I simply cant afford to have it painted professionally, and as i said above the normal aerosols from car shops are just not strong enough. Did you paint the whole truck using aerosols? Does it need special primer or anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapperz Posted February 27, 2010 Author Share Posted February 27, 2010 the paints ok so i am going to wet and dry it and then spray it from the can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 ZuluBlue. What paint did you use for your wheels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trendkill Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Another one we did earlier Cost about £45 in paint.... some friends, beer & nice weather! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zulublue Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 ZuluBlue. What paint did you use for your wheels? Hard Hat again, sorry can't remember the paint number, if I find a spare can with the code i'll email you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yostumpy Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 personally I think it looks pants! Not being an old school fuddyduddy or any thing but when I see vehicles painted like this, I think, well thats the end of that one, because I cant believe anyone who would look after a car properly would do that. I think its a short term paint job before it gets trashed. Maybe ok for a filmset. When you finished playing with it who is going to want to buy it looking like that. its almost anti-Boyracer, but it has the opposite effect, in that it screems yob! Don't wish to offend, but it WILL look cr#p. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Hard Hat again, sorry can't remember the paint number, if I find a spare can with the code i'll email you. Thanks Zulu - I like the fact that it is almost teh original colour of the Modulars - anything I have seen before is much brighter silver and screams "I've been repainted"! YoStumpy.... don't hold back! Let everyone know what you feel!! Although I have to say each to their own. Not everyone is interested in resale value - some LR are bought to use seriously offroad or as you put it get "Thrashed" therefore it is good to have a paint job that can easily be touch up. Personally I am not a fan of that look - but as I say each to their own. I dare say not everyone will like my 90 - but I do and that is enough for me. Although I have to say I may be about to acquire a fairly rough 90 and that kind of treatment might be exactly what it needs to tidy it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zulublue Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 personally I think it looks pants! Not being an old school fuddyduddy or any thing but when I see vehicles painted like this, I think, well thats the end of that one, because I cant believe anyone who would look after a car properly would do that. I think its a short term paint job before it gets trashed. Maybe ok for a filmset. When you finished playing with it who is going to want to buy it looking like that. its almost anti-Boyracer, but it has the opposite effect, in that it screems yob! Don't wish to offend, but it WILL look cr#p. Stumpy, you've obviously not done much laning and like to keep the poor LR paintwork as clean as possible, thus why you have a nice white ambulance IMO of course, this paint works well for me as after laning and play day's a light rubbing down and spraying it's back as new as it will ever be, it's not my main vehicle it's a motor to be used and enjoyed, i've gathered you posted to gain a response as if you we're not bothered you could have kept the lip shut Anyhow, I like it and most people who see it seem to agree, enjoy your cleaning and polishing, try using it sometime. ne nar ne nar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yostumpy Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Laning! Yes I've done it, dont mind dents and scratches either, adds to the weathered look. nearly took the roof off once, twisted the roofrack and pushed the n/s upper body back about 2" hitting a low tree whilst sliding sideways down a very tight lane.So If I dont mind scratches and dents, and someone else touches up their truck with new black paint after every trip! who's worried about appearance more. Must say that the image of a tricked up matt black monster with more lights than blackpool and a mahoosive big winch on a 'laning' trip is just what the 'antis' want. The idea on here is everybody gets their unbiased and unpersonal say. I'm not slagging anypne off, just dont like the matt black thing OK! Oh by te way my 'ambulance' is ex water board, pic taken nearly 4 years ago just after I bought it, doesn't quite look like that now tho. BUT I have to agree with white is not my favourite colour, not in this country any way, they always seem to look ok in the US (D110) or in Africa where they reflect the heat, but a grimy lookin white doesn't do it for me like say a broze green or sand. but hey ho. Whatever you drive and watever colour it is , ENJOY IT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yostumpy Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Ahh! I see the confusion Zulublue thought I meant His vehicle was pants! NO NO NO ! Matt black paint on a landy IS pants NOT his truck.! Deary me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
widget Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 When you say "halfords satin black" do you mean the aerosols? [comedy swedish accent on] Ball or aerosols? No, I want it for my Land Rover armpits.[/comedy swedish accent off] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trendkill Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Satin Black looks really good. - just laugh at people spending £500+ on a paint job then t@*ting it on a rock. IMHO spend your money where it matters: on parts & upgrades - Not shiney paint jobs & flippin car washes!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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