Thread: Defender (Paintwork)

Hi Mate! How are you lot???

As paintwork goes, the metallics seem to be good wearing, most 1999 model Td5 extremes still have good metallic paint, IE unfaded etc, so I would expect the Puma models should continue on in this department. White is always a safe colour, but the new Zermatt silver etc seems a nice colour for example.

Talk soon.

JC

Having had solid white Discoverys for many years, I moved to metallic with Defenders. Tonga green and now Zermatt. I have to admit I like the metallic colours.

I do not find that I get any more scratches than solid white. What I do though on major trips is to use some second skin roll-on protector. It needs to be on a couple of days before any rain and comes of with high pressure water.

Originally Posted by justinc

Hi Mate! How are you lot???

As paintwork goes, the metallics seem to be good wearing, most 1999 model Td5 extremes still have good metallic paint, IE unfaded etc, so I would expect the Puma models should continue on in this department. White is always a safe colour, but the new Zermatt silver etc seems a nice colour for example.

Talk soon.

JC

Justin,

Thanks matey...will give you a call soon.
Sent you an email a few days ago re Defenders.

Keep well,
Anthony (Tony)

Originally Posted by Tony2

Hello all,

As a potential owner of a new Defender next year (looks over shoulder to ensure wife is not reading), I am researching/seeking advice about paintwork.

Is a solid paint more durable than a metallic one?

I really like the Alaskan white (solid paint).

Does anyone have feelings on their metallic/solid paintwork, specifically on their defenders. What might be best for our Aussie sun as opposed to UK conditions? Is the Defender paintwork up to scratch (no pun intended)?

As this is a vehicle that I might be with for many years, I want to choose wisely. When no one is looking, I'm more then happy to wax the vehicle to add another layer of protection.

Great forum you have here and thanks for any advice.

Tony,
Perth.

have alaska white 3 weeks old ,,,,,looks 3 years old now ,with bush stripes,,,,,,,,, personally its solid for me ,i wash my vehicles once a year top side ,stops the paint fading re;; abrasive effect of the dirt when washing,,,do give,m a hose down now and again,,,,,on the other hand the underside/engine bay where it matters is kept clean as a whistle .......u may be suprised just how good the vehicle will stay when not subjected to chronic washing,,cheers ,,,,,,,,,,,,just buy it.

Originally Posted by trailcutter

have alaska white 3 weeks old ,,,,,looks 3 years old now ,with bush stripes,,,,,,,,, personally its solid for me ,i wash my vehicles once a year top side ,stops the paint fading and abrasive effect of the dirt when washing,,,do give,m a hose down now and again,,,,,on the other hand the underside/engine bay where it matters is kept clean as a whistle .......u may be suprised just how good the vehicle will stay when not subjected to chronic washing,,cheers ,,,,,,,,,,,,just buy it.

Good advice......the more I wash it the more it will leak !

I had white on my TD5 - always served me well, however for the Puma I went Zermatt as it is very similar in effect (cool, doesn't show dirt) to white but just has a bit more 'bling' effect !

hi got a 2001 110TR the paint work has held up really well still turns heads, good luck

Originally Posted by Gav110

I had white on my TD5 - always served me well, however for the Puma I went Zermatt as it is very similar in effect (cool, doesn't show dirt) to white but just has a bit more 'bling' effect !

Zermatt is looking really good as an option.....great colour. I can't do dark colours, not in this climate anyway.

I have seen your Defender pics........(drools over keyboard).

Maybe next year.......maybe.

Tony.