Topic: Should i paint the disco matt black? (Read 3948 times)

spy · « **on:** December 19, 2006, 21:55:39 »

The red paint on the disco is faded to death and I cant be bothered to keep on top of t cutting or polishing it.

There is a patch on one wing I painted with red primer in a can which is not exactly perfect (althoughbarely noticeable).

I have seen a few matt black defenders which look OK for the price and ease of painting but never a disco.

So come one then, what do you reckon. If you hadnt already guessed its not exactly a show car, I really dont care how it looks its just an offroad toy.

Jake · « **Reply #1 on:** December 19, 2006, 22:09:14 »

Yes, why the hell not!
:D

TDi90 · « **Reply #2 on:** December 19, 2006, 22:10:48 »

i think it would look quite good... i approve! in the words of nike JUST DO IT!

spy · « **Reply #3 on:** December 19, 2006, 22:27:05 »

Only one vote for me looking like a nob! Loads of views tho, come on people dont view get voting! I might do it over christmas :D

Jim-Willy · « **Reply #4 on:** December 19, 2006, 22:34:55 »

Wouldn't do for me but then it is you that has to drive the thing not me :lol:

freeagent · « **Reply #5 on:** December 19, 2006, 23:03:40 »

why don't you take a photo then get someone to photoshop it, so you can see what it'll look like....

spy · « **Reply #6 on:** December 19, 2006, 23:05:16 »

Good idea! Any volunteers?

I got loads of photos.... :D

Cyberprog · « **Reply #7 on:** December 20, 2006, 00:40:58 »

Our Disco is kinda glossy black, and looks good: http://www.swlrc.co.uk/gallery/

winchman · « **Reply #8 on:** December 20, 2006, 13:44:56 »

Orange or camoflage.
Do it with Tecaloid coach paint and it will look fab

DarrenG · « **Reply #9 on:** December 20, 2006, 15:13:51 »

Army matt green, that'd look pretty neat.

bezzabsa · « **Reply #10 on:** December 20, 2006, 22:41:08 »

Go for it.. dont forget the day-glo axles tho ;)

spy · « **Reply #11 on:** December 21, 2006, 00:46:23 »

Day Glo axles? Now your just being silly....

:D:D

I did look at glow in the dark paint for the whole thing but its mega money!

Range Rover Blues · « **Reply #12 on:** December 21, 2006, 14:12:12 »

Yeah go on, paint it in army DPM but read and black, it's look cool 8)

DarrenG · « **Reply #13 on:** December 21, 2006, 14:15:58 »

Red and Black? It'll look like a mental Tigger!

Big Rich · « **Reply #14 on:** December 21, 2006, 14:32:56 »

I don't see why not. It will be differant. You may set a trend :lol:

Rich

muddyjames · « **Reply #15 on:** December 21, 2006, 22:10:23 »

if you need to make a note of how something goes when ur working on the disco or need a shoping list you can just get some chalk and write on it. a MAHOOSIVE black board. cool. go for it.

landraver · « **Reply #16 on:** December 22, 2006, 01:12:17 »

Yes, do it, it'll be cool.
(When I was thinking of painting mine I had the idea of painting it matt black & letting the kids from the local primary school loose on it with pastels & then laquering it,............but I chickened out.

Perhaps next time :lol:

Jeff

SnakeLogic · « **Reply #17 on:** December 22, 2006, 13:13:52 »

Quote from: "landraver"

Yes, do it, it'll be cool.
(When I was thinking of painting mine I had the idea of painting it matt black & letting the kids from the local primary school loose on it with pastels & then laquering it,............but I chickened out.

Perhaps next time :lol:

Jeff

THAT is great idea!

thermidorthelobster · « **Reply #18 on:** December 22, 2006, 13:51:40 »

Matt black's a bit dull... plus of course it will show up every last tree branch scratch. I think you should go for something more exciting. Use it as a blank canvas.

muddyjames · « **Reply #19 on:** December 22, 2006, 20:23:46 »

Quote from: "thermidorthelobster"

. plus of course it will show up every last tree branch scratch.

What about this for an idea then.

Paint different areas of your landy different colours. Doesnt matter if you use 3 colours on the bonnet for example. THEN paint it matt black and then to make it brilliant go for a drive down a very scratchy byway and the bushes will scrape the black away to reveal multi colour scratches. now that WOULD be cool. A car paint job done by going off roading. Nobody else will ever have that paint job. If you get bored of the look paint it black and go for another play!!

Also if any one keys your landy it will add to the design and you wont care (unless it goes down to the metal of course)

I am sure I did something like this in school but cant think why or exactly how.

Disco Bristol · « **Reply #20 on:** December 23, 2006, 18:24:14 »

go for it, but decals dont stick to matt very well.

DFR · « **Reply #21 on:** December 26, 2006, 21:35:58 »

sprayed my 90 black the other day (the old blue used to wash off when I cleaned it). I keep a spare spray can in the back for when I scratch it

spy · « **Reply #22 on:** December 27, 2006, 10:43:55 »

Any chance of some bigger pics of the 90 in matt black? Have u tried sticking decals to it? Is it impossible?

Cheers,

Mike

DFR · « **Reply #23 on:** December 28, 2006, 08:54:45 »

the paint i have used leaves a bit of a mottled finnish which means stickers probably wont stick that well, it was done as a quick cover up really, 20 mins to mask up 10 mins to spray. Still unsure about adding the red "A-Team" stripe though!. Off out driving today so will have some muddy ones later if you want

spy · « **Reply #24 on:** December 28, 2006, 11:09:59 »

See, now that looks good! I am just not sure the disco would look as good. Muddy pics would be good, be interested to see how much of the black comes off if you try and jetwash the mud off!

hairyasswelder · « **Reply #25 on:** December 28, 2006, 13:46:48 »

Quote from: "spy"

Any chance of some bigger pics of the 90 in matt black? Have u tried sticking decals to it? Is it impossible?

Cheers,

Mike

If you wanted 'mud club' stickers you could ask (nicely :lol: ) for them in reverse and use them like a stencil. Then spray on using aerosol

Like the multi colour primer idea, my nephews did that at school too, would look well cool

SnakeLogic · « **Reply #26 on:** December 28, 2006, 15:51:11 »

Quote from: "hairyasswelder"

If you wanted 'mud club' stickers you could ask (nicely :lol: ) for them in reverse and use them like a stencil. Then spray on using aerosol

What a great idea. I'm planning to try my hand at painting my Disco myself come spring. Who would I ask about getting a few of those stencils?

hairyasswelder · « **Reply #27 on:** December 28, 2006, 18:09:00 »

Quote from: "SnakeLogic"

Quote from: "hairyasswelder"

If you wanted 'mud club' stickers you could ask (nicely :lol: ) for them in reverse and use them like a stencil. Then spray on using aerosol

What a great idea. I'm planning to try my hand at painting my Disco myself come spring. Who would I ask about getting a few of those stencils?

Think you would have to e-mail the shop, but was closed last time I looked (new baby =D> ) would think they will open again before spring

Mudmonkey · « **Reply #28 on:** December 28, 2006, 21:37:37 »

Quote from: "DFR"

the paint i have used leaves a bit of a mottled finnish which means stickers probably wont stick that well, it was done as a quick cover up really, 20 mins to mask up 10 mins to spray. Still unsure about adding the red "A-Team" stripe though!. Off out driving today so will have some muddy ones later if you want

DFR that looks awesome mate! I dont know about anyone else but I'd sure like to see some muddy pics of it! :P

DFR · « **Reply #29 on:** December 29, 2006, 00:46:20 »

went out today got it covered in crap, dark when i got it home sort it out tomorrow

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