Two tone to single tone GQ

[Nowlzy]

Hi,

Just wondering if anyone has opted to re-spray their two tone patrol but only top half to match the bottom?

I imagine not possible as would need to blend the new paint with the bottom half and might not look right.

I have a two tone blue and silver GQ and down the road I’d like to respray and end up with just the silver.

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[0-TJ-0]

It's possible.. But you would either be left with a noticeable line at the join or you'd have to try blend it into the silver and over spray with clear coat anyway.. Which would mean very little price difference between getting the whole thing done I think.

Get a quote from a professional and see what they say.

[Nowlzy]

Hey mate thanks yeh that’s what I was thinking. Any recommendations for paint shops around Brisbane?


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[balwayne]

To me, the two tone looks nice.

[MudRunnerTD]

It is definitely possible. You would really want someone to match yoyr paint colour rarher than just the paint code as it is 25yo and won't me correct.

The only way you would get away with it is to run a pin stripe at the join.

To be honest though I don't really see saving v value though. The cost of taping up would counter the cost of paint. Closed door respray the whole thing for the win. Fresh Paint is fresh Paint. The difference is probably only $1000

[Nowlzy]

Thanks Guys. I got a few quotes ranging from 3000 to 6000 só at that cost I’d agree can just do the lot and end up with fresh paint! At least I will be going silver all over so any missed spots etc on the bottom half will be less noticeable.

Only other thing I am tossing up is how feasible it is to repair some rust I found in the cowel panel (trough under the windscreen) - I did my best to treat it and bog it up but don’t think this body will last forever (I.e. greater than 5 years) só not sure the paint job will be a good investment.

Maybe I’ll live with it until I do a proper rust repair or body swap with no rust (hard to find a shorty with zero rust these days.) I bought this shorty as it was visually rust free. Was only when I pulled up the carpet that I found moisture and traced it back to pin holes in the cowel panel.

I don’t mind the two tone but for sentimental reasons want a silver GQ eventually.

I might save up and look for a silver one


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[MB]

Full Silver Brumbies are tough as looking I reckon too Nowzly Mate [emoji106]

https://youtu.be/PB6-8q0UZ5Q

Even tougher and rpm torque lower when their unfortunate injector pump debacles are finally sorted now [emoji106][emoji106]



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[MB]

Another option Nowlzy Mate[emoji106]
Full Blue paint and maybe a set of reduction gears coin if needed with working pump when off turbo that poor Rossco unfortunately suffered hence having to push push rpm keeping her alive flowing uphill[emoji106][emoji106]

https://youtu.be/SfWZEL97_7s




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[Nowlzy]

Both epic rigs
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/09/123.jpg


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[Nowlzy]

Both epic rigs
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/09/123.jpg


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Which paint job would you go for?


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[Rossco]

Reckon the two tone looks pretty good on a shorty actually. .

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[MB]

They do both look great Nowlzy Mate!
Gotta love shorties too, just please do be very careful on super steep inclines with them little GQ rippers [emoji106][emoji106]
Any chance either of you blokes wanna sell one? Eldest daughter is keen discussed on me GQ shortie ‘Bumble Bee’ creating a wacky version :-)


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[Plasnart]

Which paint job would you go for?


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Blue over for me. But I did (and still do) like the early 80s flare paint jobs. Don't see them around any more though.

82083

[MB]

Dang top pic Plassy Mate!
Blast from the past brother, Ladies used be lovin good styling too Daisy Duke :-)
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/09/127.jpg
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/09/128.jpg





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[Nowlzy]

They do both look great Nowlzy Mate!
Gotta love shorties too, just please do be very careful on super steep inclines with them little GQ rippers [emoji106][emoji106]
Any chance either of you blokes wanna sell one? Eldest daughter is keen discussed on me GQ shortie ‘Bumble Bee’ creating a wacky version :-)


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You can pick up a Tb42 petrol cheap if you look for a few months - I paid $2.5k for the blue and silver and it has run without issue (I’ve kept it well maintained) - I just use it for beach drives and camping so no big water crossings or mud holes etc and for the money I reckon petrols the go. If td42s were reasonably priced I’d prob go deisel but I couldn’t justify the TD tax


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[Nowlzy]

Blue over for me. But I did (and still do) like the early 80s flare paint jobs. Don't see them around any more though.

82083

The old MQs are pretty old school! The thing I like about the GQs are that once you’ve sound deadened they are almost as nice as a modern fourby só I never feel like I’m driving around in an old rig


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[MudRunnerTD]

You would be Mad to paint Over rust. Especially if yoy are paying someone to paint. A decent shop would Never paint over rust. Cut it out and repair everything before paint.

[Nowlzy]

You would be Mad to paint Over rust. Especially if yoy are paying someone to paint. A decent shop would Never paint over rust. Cut it out and repair everything before paint.

Yeh definitely.


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[jeremysteven]

You would be Mad to paint Over rust. Especially if yoy are paying someone to paint. A decent shop would Never paint over rust. Cut it out and repair everything before paint.

I've never heard before that someone could paint over rust. I remember that my father always told me: "always, always get rid of rust before doing something with your car". If you have found such services so they must return your money and pay you for their job on themselves because it is an awful performance.