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Gravygraham

Member Since: 15 Mar 2017
Location: East Kent
Posts: 175

2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Corris Grey

Ten years on . . .

I’ve been having some peculiar thoughts about changing the colour of my 90. She’s ten next month (I bought her new) and she’s fairly original - I sprayed the rad grill & light surrounds black, and she’s wearing a DRL bumper and black wrapped wheel arches, everything else is factory. Paint wise, I’m thinking a coat of Land Rover mid-grey with a cream or limestone roof with matching series style steel wheels. Anyone think this is a bad idea?

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10th Dec 2024 9:51pm

LR90XS2011

Member Since: 05 Apr 2011
Location: bickenhill
Posts: 3643

2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Galway Green

if the paint is good I would leave as is, it looks smart DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,

I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy

10th Dec 2024 10:23pm

Jim1988

Member Since: 26 Oct 2017
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 248

I agree it’s stunning as is, but understand after 10 years you may be ready for a change! So why not sure it will still look a stunner no matter what you did to it. Thanks Jim.

10th Dec 2024 11:42pm

jim4244

Member Since: 13 Apr 2014
Location: Bedfordshire
Posts: 802

2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 CSW Zermatt Silver

If it were mine I would keep exactly as is.

If you do decide to go for a colour change then I would go for a wrap rather than a permanent respray.

Just my thoughts

Jim

11th Dec 2024 3:50am

mcma1

Member Since: 16 Oct 2012
Location: Northern Ireland
Posts: 2899

I would leave it, factory classic landrovers are my favourite now on the road. Treat it to some subtle upgrades, billet handles etc Andy

2014 Fuji 110 SW LS3
https://www.defender2.net/forum/post751233.html#751233

2014 Corris 110 SW
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40056.html

My old Xtech 90 build..
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic15681.html

LS3 V8 build...
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic49051.html

11th Dec 2024 7:25am

rustandoil

Member Since: 08 Sep 2012
Location: Cotswolds
Posts: 743

2005 Defender 110 Td5 XS DCPU Bonatti Grey

Get another in the colour you fancy?

11th Dec 2024 8:04am

Mdm

Member Since: 11 Sep 2013
Location: Sunny Lancashire
Posts: 1619

keep it std colour helps keep the value up if you sell it in the future.

fancy a colour change then wrap it a sit can always be undone

11th Dec 2024 10:54am

DSC-off

Member Since: 16 Oct 2014
Location: North East
Posts: 1426

2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Aintree Green

As already said a few times, keep it standard, it's a sought-after late model.
If you must change the colour, then wrap it.

Anything else will spoil the originality, reduce it's appeal to a broad section of enthusiasts and therefore reduce it's value on both counts.

11th Dec 2024 11:26am

Black Puma

Member Since: 31 Jan 2015
Location: Sydney
Posts: 197

2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SW Sumatra Black

Are you trying for a Islay version of what you have?

It looks amazing as a limited edition JLR Classic, and would not blame you.

My story is, I see so many other Landy's and "want that one", but have opted to play around with mine and keep all the original parts.

What you do with your toys is between you and your accountant. No judgement. Have fun!

11th Dec 2024 12:52pm

keith

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: Edinburgh
Posts: 2214

Go green or go home 💚

11th Dec 2024 5:21pm

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