1988 Safari from Mar del plata Argentina

[leandrolonghi]

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Hello, i´m Leandro from Mar del plata, Argentina and here are some pics of my 1988 Nissan Safari recently painted sand colour. I will be uploading more of the painting process if you like it.

[BrazilianY60]

Welcome to the forum Leandro.

[Plasnart]

Yes please post up more photos of your painting. Is that Raptor coating?

[mudnut]

Welcome to the forum. Vendor sponsorship is available on this forum. But Yes, I reckon that is the type of paint job a fair dinkum 4wd vehicle should come from the factory with.

[PeeBee]

I have always liked the high roof variant, was produced to counter the Landcruiser and try to get market share in the Middle east from the market where the falcon hunters used to stand up thru the sunroof and release their birds. I still kick myself as I had the opportunity to buy an ex Nissan Company demo vehicle whey were first released, had 15,000 on the clock and was used for journo work only. Anyway, good looking rig, but I differ in my appreciation of that Raptor style stuff for australia mudnut, very hard to get dirt and mud to release

[mudnut]

I differ in my appreciation of that Raptor style stuff for australia mudnut, very hard to get dirt and mud to release

Bugger worrying about the dirt, just clean the windows, lights and number plates. Then hit it with a high pressure hose. Whatever stain is left, just bask in the 'looks cool' factor. :)

[BrazilianY60]

I'm with Plassy on that one. It always get me wondering how one would wash it.

[Plasnart]

I'm with Plassy on that one. It always get me wondering how one would wash it.
I think you mean PeeBee, Braz, but I agree with muddy. Hit it with a pressure washer and that’s it. Presentation complete! :bananarock:

[BrazilianY60]

Front bumper is also very interesting Leandro.
It seems all bolted plates instead of welded plates. Do you have details on that one?

[PeeBee]

I think you mean PeeBee, Braz, but I agree with muddy. Hit it with a pressure washer and that’s it. Presentation complete! :bananarock:

Worried about retained mud getting on my petticoat! What I will say is it will be more durable than the acrylic coats I have on my new build, absolutely tissue soft and thin.

[Plasnart]

Worried about retained mud getting on my petticoat! What I will say is it will be more durable than the acrylic coats I have on my new build, absolutely tissue soft and thin.

Tell me about it!! I recently sort of “lacked sufficient clearance” with a 45-degree trackside stick that decided to leave a scratch across my offside passenger door and rear quarter panel. FFS. Metallics are the worst ever on a fourby and in the heat of the moment I vowed I would get the whole bloody thing Raptor coated. I am so tempted, but my berries are just not quite large enough. I could be pushed though.

[PeeBee]

Tell me about it!! I recently sort of “lacked sufficient clearance” with a 45-degree trackside stick that decided to leave a scratch across my offside passenger door and rear quarter panel. FFS. Metallics are the worst ever on a fourby and in the heat of the moment I vowed I would get the whole bloody thing Raptor coated. I am so tempted, but my berries are just not quite large enough. I could be pushed though.

I honestly think this Raptor system is a mis-thought out solution. Its tough, but its ugly, leaves millions of dimples to catch dirt and grime and despite the ascertions it will clean with a high pressure gun - nope, its like trying to clean pebble concrete driveways. When a panel does get hit, the paint cracks and its not repairable. Fine for bullbars and rear bars and roofracks, but bodies, apply it and send the value of your car into the ground. It reminds me of the paint system rolled out 25yrs ago as the miracle cover for mild steel - name escapes me, dries with a textured surface, covers all indiscretions, and looks great for the first week. Soon as it scratches corrosion starts and you cant repair it without it looking like a repair. Young bucks apply it to cover up crappy paint as you can do it yourself, then inevitably out comes the questions as to how to remove it - sand blasting is the only way from what I know.