Thinking of Selling Defender But

Thinking of selling my Defender which I have fully rebuilt with Galv Chassis.
But only thing I didn't do was Paint it, Now I know I could give it a decent paint job and stick a set of alloys on and almost double the price, but would just be happy to get a fair price the way it is. Selling it this way gives the buyer a chance to paint what colour they choose and save a lot of cash.. Plus if I do paint it will probably want to keep it.
Reason Im selling is I am starting another Rebuild so could do with some funds for that and really cant justify having 2. This is how it is now. but if someone looked underneath it looks great.
Anyway its had practically a full nut and bolt build, everything underneath Brand New. be a good decent landy for someone looking for one that does not need any welding or others things to get it right like most for sale now.
Should I Paint or Not ?.

Don’t sell,

Start your next and then decide which you would prefer to keep. This 1 took a while so why rush enjoy it

J

If you do sell, I’d give it a resprayed and a nice set of new wheels, like wolf rims. The galvanised bumper and aftermarket grille and light surrounds will set it off nicely. Perhaps even a set of upgraded seats and a Td5 dash pod might get more still. You’ve put the money and work in, why not get the most back. The prices that Defenders are commanding at the moment means you could get a good return on it.

Paint it, its all more money for the next rebuild. Why give profit to someone else? If you want to keep it, fine, then sell the other one.

marjon said:

Don’t sell,

Start your next and then decide which you would prefer to keep. This 1 took a while so why rush enjoy it

J

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I really enjoyed the first one, so will enjoy the second too, just could do with funds to start the second, learnt a lot from the first so this one should be better.

Knappster said:

If you do sell, I’d give it a resprayed and a nice set of new wheels, like wolf rims. The galvanised bumper and aftermarket grille and light surrounds will set it off nicely. Perhaps even a set of upgraded seats and a Td5 dash pod might get more still. You’ve put the money and work in, why not get the most back. The prices that Defenders are commanding at the moment means you could get a good return on it.

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Ned to get some cash in ,not spend more , but I know what you mean could tart it up a bit to look like a show truck and get a lot more then its worth,. People are paying far to much for really bad ones at the moment, someones gonna hit lucky if they buy this one.

Not being rude but to a non land rover owner that would look terrible as is!
Paint it all day long, even if you only just get the money back for the paint job, it will sell way easier than as is.

Paint it, more money in the bank at the end of the day. A shiny landrover with a new chassis is worth a fair bit and much more saleable

Looks more junk yard bitsa than panel character id paint in this circumstance. Even a brush finish or rattle can would increase its appeal, respray if you have the kit/cash as it probably deserves it after all the work you’ve put in and will be worth a pretty penny afterward

Think everyone's right it should be painted, even if I get the money for paint job back, gonna ask a mate if he will do it then pay him when it sells
Or as Rangeroler dt suggested might get the roller and brush out and have a go myself.

Roller paint it nato green

flat said:

Roller paint it nato green

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Good as Owt Mate

next question, Does anyone know how many litres of paint it will take for 110 hardtop ?

If it goes wrong you rub it down and get it sprayed. Few on here done it @Kev12 would know
@frog hopper done his 90

RangeRoller dt said:

If it goes wrong you rub it down and get it sprayed. Few on here done it @Kev12 would know
@frog hopper done his 90

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Not me Bleurgh to bodywork

Well my emulsion headboard is fine

RangeRoller dt said:

Well my emulsion headboard is fine

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Yeah mine too

RangeRoller dt said:

If it goes wrong you rub it down and get it sprayed. Few on here done it @Kev12 would know
@frog hopper done his 90

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Actually old chap, the 90 had the good news with a 1" brush and a mini roller. Took near on a week with prep and allowing for drying time for the different colours between coats. Hasn't fell off yet !!

Out ,of interest what colour does paperwork say it should be? might be you can use that as base ?

Ian M in France said:

Out ,of interest what colour does paperwork say it should be? might be you can use that as base ?

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Its white on paperwork but fancy keswick green , did anyone say how many litres I need yet ?

I do not have a clue about coverage when spraying paint, but for brush/roller application of household gloss or emulsion you get around 12 to 15 m2 per litre on a smooth flat surface. I would budget for half of that, and that is per coat BTW.