Contrast Roof Color- how many considering it?

Shaky said:

I can barely draw a stick man I’m afraid but the second photo in DCPU’s post above is a starter.

If those things are the the ABS style plastic sheets, my thoughts was something like that. Thin-ish, lightweight and strong. They could be fixed to the side of the IG using the already installed side rail system so would be quick to install and take off and could be used for protection in heavy scrub or where say the vehicle will be in close proximity to high sided banks to to give that bit of extra protection and minimise and real damage.

I wouldnt need them but having watched the “grumpy old man” (ASPW) do the Canning stock route recently and some of the very narrow bush filled trails he dragged his vehicle through, I would have thought s system like this would have paid dividends, and would be a hell of a lot cheaper that a professional wrap, it could also be made at home.

The paint mentioned by Bigleonski is something I have never heard of but sounds like a great idea. Almost like the silicone type paint that artists use on the human body that then strips of like a second skin. Not as robust as the plastic panels but still good for the odd bush scrape.

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Shopkeep said:

Walked past a Landcrusier yesterday that had hard plastic/ABS perfectly fitted panels over the top of the body panels, but they were fitted with screws.

This company do magnetic flexible panels that seem like an interesting solution, easy to remove when not needed:
https://bushbarrier.com.au/why-bushbarrier/

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bigleonski said:

I’m not sure if it’s still available because I’ve just lived with the pinstripes, but you used to be able to buy a paint on film that acted like a protective skin for when you were heading into places where scratches were likely.
When you finished the trip you jsut peeled it off.
If I did the Anne Beadell/ Connie Sue again I’d probably think about using that as the pinstripes where off the chart on that trip.

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Krabby said:

The thing I would worry about with magnetic sheets is scratching of the paint underneath - not because of branches, but anything between the magnet and paint. If you've ever had one of the magnet ribbons or similar, they can scratch the paint - at least one did on my wifes car.

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bigleonski said:

... places where scratches were likely.

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Max said:

Like Dave said earlier, the panels are aluminum so not much chance of scratching...DIY clear wrap or take the adventure battle scares with you...happy motoring

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BD1 said:

I am thinking about the black roof with Donny Grey and will hopefully see some real life picture of yours when delivered (or others). One benefit for those of us in the USA with a longer time frame.

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ShootingCar said:

I just ordered mine earlier this month (Feb. 2024). I was going to just get the solid Scottish White due to cost. Then my wife saw the color choices and picked the E. Blue. Then my daughter saw the choice for the contrasting White Top and that’s what we are going for. Then a friend recommended the white wheels from one of yours online to mimic the Land Rovers like my Series 2a that I’m selling. So that’s the plan to have them painted at the dealer. It’s about $1,100 USD.

Yes I do want the Grenadier to look like my Rover. I like that look. I wondered about having the top wrapped down to midline below the windows to look more series like to me.
I also wondered if you could get a solid Scottish White and just wrap the lower half in blue or light green?

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