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  1. 8th December 2015, 03:51 PM #1
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    Discovery 1 paint

    I just got a disco a few months ago and it paint isnt in the best shape and i was wondering if any knows what colours that they can in stock
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  2. 8th December 2015, 05:12 PM #2
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    There is usually a paint code under the bonnet near the catch. From memory mine is 601 - Rioja red. Like this one - http://www.aronline.co.uk/blogs/cars...th-april-2008/
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    The paint is a problem on these models with the clear coat peeling off.


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  3. 8th December 2015, 09:32 PM #3
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    I know mine is aspen sliver i believe i want to repaint it one of the original colours i just want to know their original colours
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  4. 8th December 2015, 10:16 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by Soultearer View Post
    I know mine is aspen sliver i believe i want to repaint it one of the original colours i just want to know their original colours
    Why , it wont add value . Just go a nice black/grey/white cammo scheme.

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  5. 9th December 2015, 12:50 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by Soultearer View Post
    I know mine is aspen sliver i believe i want to repaint it one of the original colours i just want to know their original colours
    my d1 has a colour called altai silver. forget the code. you just go to car paint shop and give them the code and they mix the paint for you. i did the roof on mine as the previous owner did a really bad job of it. looks much better. need to do bonnet as well but thinking of just doing that matt black or putting 3m vinyl on it.

    silver paint (metallic) is pretty expensive. not as much as pearls but still dear. for the paint, thinners and clear coat cost me about $400-500 just for the roof.

    as mentioned, it may be easier to put a cheaper colour/paint on. they look good in matte dark colours. if you drive offroad, not worth it. you will get pinstripes first day.
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  6. 31st December 2015, 03:12 PM #6
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    If you are going to paint any part of your Disco, you will find that it has a number of clear coats over the base colour paint.
    You will have to remove the clear coats first if you wish to do a good job.
    If you don't remove the layers of clear, esp. the parts that have started to lift/flake, the newly sprayed paint will flow under the edges of the clear coat and it will end up looking worse than if you done nothing, Regards Frank.
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