ferguson_tom Posted February 2, 2018 Report Share Posted February 2, 2018 I have recently bought a LWB transit for transporting our miniature steam engines to shows. Due to the paint job it looks a bit of a heap but underneath its low mileage and bodywork is actually in very good condition with no major scuffs or damage. the current paint job is a blue spray over the original white, the blue is fading and in areas bubbling as well. My options are either paint it or wrap it, both of which i will be doing myself. It doesnt have to be perfect just a general tidy up as realistically this van will be with us until it gets turned into baked bean tins. So for painting option, i was going to roller it for speed and ease but has anyone got any suggestions for the paint to use? Vinyl wrapping- has anyone done this themselves? Was it worth the effort and any hits and tips on doing it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted February 2, 2018 Report Share Posted February 2, 2018 If the current surface is solid and clean and smooth it could look very good with a wrap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haynes Posted February 2, 2018 Report Share Posted February 2, 2018 A mate of mine painted his land rover with gloss and a roller. I looked better than I would have imagined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveboy Posted February 2, 2018 Report Share Posted February 2, 2018 I've just watch a TV program and he painted under a bonnet with matt black stonechip. It looked surprisingly good and should never chip or rust A full transit done like this would look like something from a mad max movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted February 2, 2018 Report Share Posted February 2, 2018 (edited) Years ago I brush painted a series 2A Land Rover with Tekaloid, Land Rover blue coach paint, when finished it looked ok! Very much like a Land Rover! Lol! Edited February 2, 2018 by panoma1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masmiffy Posted February 2, 2018 Report Share Posted February 2, 2018 We painted our old Vitara with paint from these people https://militaryvehiclepaint.co.uk/index.php It was originally white so it got washed, rubbed down with wet and dry then given a coat of nato green. Looked pretty good with just one coat to be honest and the paints a self primer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol p Posted February 2, 2018 Report Share Posted February 2, 2018 Pm over an email address and I'll fire over suggestions, quantities and info ref to using which materials for prep and paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltings Posted February 2, 2018 Report Share Posted February 2, 2018 9 hours ago, panoma1 said: Years ago I brush painted a series 2A Land Rover with Tekaloid, Land Rover blue coach paint, when finished it looked ok! Very much like a Land Rover! Lol! get all your prep work sorted a tekaloid/barge boat / coach paint warm paint up and brush on allow a few days to dry and a few weeks to harden and you are good to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancer425 Posted February 2, 2018 Report Share Posted February 2, 2018 Painting with a roller is an option, but may i make a sugestion stupid as it may seem and obviously without seeing the van in the flesh so to speak. Before i did anything try buffing up the paint thats there , it may just come up with a cheap buffing machine and some compound plenty of water keep it light after a good initial wash you might be surprised how well it comes up. Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted February 3, 2018 Report Share Posted February 3, 2018 https://shedheads.net/raptor-liner/ Seen this on a couple of cars and vans,it's not a show finish looks like the soft protective flooring under swings and slides on parks. You can spray or roller on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson_tom Posted February 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2018 thanks everyone all good info. I am going to give the buffing machine a try but think the paintwork is too far gone for it too look half reasonable especially around the front where it has bobbled but wont hurt to give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wb123 Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 Buff/tcut. if that fails i have seen decent enough low effort results with brushed or rolled on tractor paint, nato green is also very forgiving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 as above, a flat matt finish will roll on easily enough, and the lack of shine will help hide the bobbles left by the roller sleeve, other than that do you have a compressor and a spare barn? spraying it would leave a better finish. vinyl wrapping needs to be done in the warm, and inside, nothing worse than a slight breeze catching the end of the sheet just as you're about to lay it, it's harder than it looks and doesn't always work well, especially on an uneven or flaky surface, I think the sheets come in 1.52m widths so you'll need to join it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ph5172 Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 A mate did his LR in Matt black NATO using a gloss roller. Looked ok actually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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