Paint Technique???

[xrover]

Painting my 72 SIII this week and (after cleaning it well) Painting the hood, fenders, doors rear quarters and tailgate. Top comes later...

I have heard everything from bring it down to bare aluminum to just scuff it up well and paint over what you have to replace all panels.

I have 2 holes in the rear quarters on both sides (typical areas)

Any suggestions besides leave it be :) Type of paint to use?

[Tim Smith]

Painting my 72 SIII this week and (after cleaning it well) Painting the hood, fenders, doors rear quarters and tailgate. Top comes later...

I have heard everything from bring it down to bare aluminum to just scuff it up well and paint over what you have to replace all panels.

I have 2 holes in the rear quarters on both sides (typical areas)

Any suggestions besides leave it be :) Type of paint to use?

All depends on what you are trying to end up with. However most commonly you will want a single stage paint (as in no clear coat needed) but your best bet is to find your local auto paint supplier and ask them.

I've heard people swear by "glasurit" but I've also heard that it's expensive and hard to find. I was using Sherwin Williams auto paints and was having problems because I got the bulkhead contaminated some how... You can also use a roller to paint the thing but again it depends on what you are looking for.

If you get down to the aluminum, then you will need an etching primer before you put your color coat down., if you don't go down to the aluminum then I'm afraid your paint supplier would have the best advice depending on the paint they've got.

Search this forum as I think this topic has been discussed before.

Cheers,
Tim

[I Leak Oil]

If it still has the original paint and it's not peeling or flaking you should just skuff it really well and shoot it with a sealer before paint. If the paint is peeling at all I'd bring it down to bare metal then shoot it with the self-etch primer. If the current top coat isn't the original paint then sand it back to the original. I'd also recommend a single stage paint. Most brands are fine.
Jason T.

[jac04]

If you are going to bring it down to bare aluminum, I highly recommend following the DuPont aluminum refinishing steps prior to priming.
1) Start with 225S:
http://www.performancecoatings.dupont.com/dpc/en/us/html/prodinfo/chromasystem/H-19290_225S.pdf
2) Then use 226S:
http://www.performancecoatings.dupont.com/dpc/en/us/html/prodinfo/chromasystem/H-19291_226S.pdf

My Rover was painted 15 years ago by someone who knew how to paint aluminum - he was into helicopter refinishing. The body was stripped to bare metal, then prepped with 225S Cleaner and 226S Conversion Coating.
I think it has held up quite well:
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j126/jac04/000_0602.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j126/jac04/000_0600.jpg

[xrover]

Looks great... I think I am going to go with the basic method of painting using a higher end paint. Based on some responses, A good scuffing followed by a cleaning with some areas sprayed and others will get a combined spray/brush technique using a higher end coachwork brush and, believe it or not, AN AIRBRUSH KIT...

Not looking for perfection here... Just want a face lift...

I will post pics before and after and let everyone know how it goes...

[yorker]

http://www.roverlanders.bc.ca/faq/LRpaintMain.html

[TedW]

Which canvas top do you have? I ask because I like the big side windows.

[jac04]

Which canvas top do you have? I ask because I like the big side windows.
Badger Coachworks.:thumb-up:
http://www.badgercoachworks.com/

[jp-]

Jac,

I think it's time for you to respray your 88".

I can't quite see my reflection in your door panel.

I really don't know why you've let it slip into this unsightly condition.

[Tim Smith]

Jac,

I think it's time for you to respray your 88".

I can't quite see my reflection in your door panel.

I really don't know why you've let it slip into this unsightly condition.

Yeah Jac,
It's pretty obvious you photo-chopped those images as there are no oil stains under the truck.

Who are you trying to fool here!
:p

[jac04]

Yeah, I suppose that I deserve you guys giving me a hard time. I'm the only person I know who has ever used a clay bar and wax on a Land Rover.:o

[Tim Smith]

Yeah, I suppose that I deserve you guys giving me a hard time. I'm the only person I know who has ever used a clay bar and wax on a Land Rover.:o

LOL, all in good fun.

I think I have a bar of clay stuck somewhere under the truck but have no fear... my oily under carriage will remove it soon enough!

Wax? What is that?
Oh yeah, I remember that stuff. Probably should do that some time this decade...

Either way, you have one sweet 88" my friend!
Rover-On!!!

[LaneRover]

Just be glad he wasn't ***** when he took the photo...:D

[Tim Smith]

Just be glad he wasn't ***** when he took the photo...:D

Ding Ding Ding!
We got a winnah!
:D