Thread: 4x4 Paint job options

So my much loved 4x4 is getting some rust work done and will need a paint job.

I am very much considering something along the lines of the raptor styled paints, possibly a little thinned down, still making up my mind. Extremely hard wearing and whilst it’s going to be a little more expensive to do???? Im just curious as to what others have used or had done.

No my truck isnt 100% off road by any stretch of the imagination but some recent engine and gearbox work has given me a little more faith in the old girl to go on on some overdue adventures, one of the areas on the coast i do go to is a well overgrown area that new flash paint with get well pin stripped so id rather have a paint job that will last is hardy and wont make me reluctant to go places

Cheers

Wrap?

There is an 80 series in town that is entirely painted in deep orange "Tuff Deck" type finish. Often see it wearing a few weekend battle scars, but the paintwork always looks mint a day later, so I guess it does the job.

Yeah ive seen a burnt orange variation of some type of textured hard paint and yeah converted in weekend fun, but cleans up, i know its not everyone’s cup of tea but the old girl is a keeper and ive spent a bit of time getting her to where she is, then a few bits of rust have really made themselves known, so i thought what the heck get it sorted and a good paint job!

Following this as my old girl is starting to showing a few spots of rust in the body

A wrap will cost approx 6k and it doesn't last very long if you don't garage the vehicle.

A "raptor" (there are much better products than the Raptor brand) coat paint job depending on colour and amount of prep needed is similar coin. But will last an eternity lol

I am considering one of the raptor/Ute deck liner products for the same reason. I have a lot of gorse and tree scratches that just don't buff out.
Get a few people involved and do a couple of vehicles to keep the cost down.
Wrap isn't strong enough to withstand a scratch from a decent branch or Matagouri, Gorse etc.

Originally Posted by ROKTOY

I am considering one of the raptor/Ute deck liner products for the same reason. I have a lot of gorse and tree scratches that just don't buff out.
Get a few people involved and do a couple of vehicles to keep the cost down.
Wrap isn't strong enough to withstand a scratch from a decent branch or Matagouri, Gorse etc.

You may of seen the Land cruiser that I mentioned. Think it belongs to someone at a local body shop

Originally Posted by cambo

A wrap will cost approx 6k and it doesn't last very long if you don't garage the vehicle.

A "raptor" (there are much better products than the Raptor brand) coat paint job depending on colour and amount of prep needed is similar coin. But will last an eternity lol

Owwww now you have me interested in these other brands!

Mark - I have a car painter who does good work at very good prices here in Chch. He might have some ideas for you..

Cheers Mike

you can sprat "bed mud" on as thick as you want. if there's metal maggot underneath it will break through

hammerite......its good stuff and harder than hobs of hell.... its a 4x4 its not a show pony...you will likely keep it till its not worth bugger all so doing a hard wearing lasting paintjob by hand isnt going to drop price much long term..if however you intend to flick it off as one old lady driver...best to make it look flash.
a wise man once said "a 4 wheel drive is no good until you have got it stuck,dented it and scratched the paint"
untill then you wont drive it as hard as is sometimes needed to keep out of,or get out of the crap.

Originally Posted by gonetropo

you can sprat "bed mud" on as thick as you want. if there's metal maggot underneath it will break through

That’s why it’s getting the rust removed and all that sorted first!
@mudgripz the auto shop that ive got the truck booked in for the rust removed around the window and along the gutters are the ones that Neil recommended, ive a quote and im ok with it, not cheap but there will be some bits that will need to be cut out, he’s given me a rough quote for the paint job again, not cheap and two weeks its in the shop for, but he quoted 3 coats and they take all the doors, bonnets off and windows out and all that stuff, learnt my lesson not getting real mechanics etc to do the work!!! But ill give you a call

Originally Posted by mudgripz

Mark - I have a car painter who does good work at very good prices here in Chch. He might have some ideas for you..

Cheers Mike

I'd be keen to hear his thoughts, paint on my 80 is getting tired, not a small vehicle to prep...

Originally Posted by Tertle

Owwww now you have me interested in these other brands!

Roberlo Robliner is far better, harder finish, more durable, and tintable as well.
Its also cheaper