Painting

jbsd · Jan 17, 2011

I'm rebuilding my 90 and when the time comes i will paint the bodywork but i'm wondering whats the best way of doing this without having to spend a fortune? i've heard of people using rollers to paint their landrovers and have said the finish is quite good? Also what paint does everyone reccommend using?

James

G-man · Jan 17, 2011

what colour? nato green use a roller, anything else spray it with a low pressure high volume spray gun and a compressor

wiltshire landyman · Jan 17, 2011

dont people search anymore?

blue beasty · Jan 17, 2011

wiltshire landyman said:
dont people search anymore?

you mean there was a time people DID?

landrover11019 · Jan 17, 2011

If your paint is in good condition but gone dull, 1st of all rub down with a medium scotchbrite and the a fine scotchbrite.
Wipe clean with white spirit and get ready to paint.
I use a 4inch short pile gloss roller and a 2 inch brush for the fiddly bits.
I use synthetic paint mixed up by my local car paint supplier.

All below done with a roller;

My 110 a few yrs back with my dads champ;

did'nt bother with primer on the 90;

my 110 now;

Just take your time and enjoy it.

jbsd · Jan 18, 2011

wow they are some fantastic results with the roller! Was it any particular brand of paint used?? and how many coats of paint did you do to get that sort of finish?

Many thanks, James

storm99 · Jan 18, 2011

I did mine with roller after a light sanding down..2 coats...got the paint on offer from Homebase..2 liters for a tenner, own brand metal paint

jbsd · Jan 18, 2011

Thats a really good finish storm! what sort of roller did you use? and how durable is it, does it still have a good finish to it after a while?

James

storm99 · Jan 18, 2011

Did it 5 months ago with a 6 inch foam type roller and a brush for the awkward bits...still looks good..i mixed the paint with 10% white spirit to make it easier to roll.

Took me 2 days as you need to let 1st coat dry...cost me less than £20 all in and i'm still pleased!! Used only just over half the paint so plenty left for another coat in a year or so if needs! Oxford Blue.

landrover11019 · Jan 18, 2011

jbsd said:
wow they are some fantastic results with the roller! Was it any particular brand of paint used?? and how many coats of paint did you do to get that sort of finish?

Many thanks, James

Paint brand is the paint shops own brand, all of the above had 1 coat only.
I have used b&q/homebase paints and have had good results, however, in my exp they take ages to dry, the stuff I get from the car paint shop seems to be thicker and is touch dry in about 2-4 hrs.

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