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Hi Julia, thanks for the compliment, appreciate it 😊 I get all my raptor off Marlow paints on eBay, they do a full kit with the activator and tint included for just under £600. If you time it right on eBay too you can get eBay discount codes and shave around £70 off the price 👌 Cheers 😊

Yeah there was a fair bit of work in this one 😂 worth it though 😁👌

It's a bit tight where it meets the quarter light so I generally pull it away from the door edge first 👍

You should get it done, it does look cool 😎👌

Check out my Instagram page and there are some close up shots on some of the pics, unfortunately GoPro which I use for filming are not the best cameras....and I'm not the best cameraman 😂

Hi, thanks, for a L4H3 I would say around 26 litres, 22 in colour and 4 in black assuming you're going that route, cheers 👍

@@roughtownraptors The seller said it would go less, I wonder if a different work is being painted?

@ufuk_yesildag maybe the seller doesn't put as much paint on, a lot of folk seem to think it's a one coat job, not so. I do two heavy coats and then as many dust coats as I think it needs to even it up, usually around 3. For a L4H3 though I would definitely use around 24-26.

teşekkür ederim, bu boyuttaki bir minibüs için yaklaşık 24 litreye ihtiyacınız olacaktır.

Hi mate, I always get my raptor paint and tints off Marlow paints on eBay as TBF they're the best price and their tints are good and strong. Cheers 👍

Cheers buddy 😊

Totally agree with you, the top coat is shocking on them, as you say it doesn't appear to adhere to the primer through whatever process they use. Good job someone had the hindsight to dip them or they would be rot boxes. That said they are a bonnie looking van and more room then their rivals to play with 👌

@@roughtownraptors I think I've worked out what the problem is with these affected colours. It's that they are affected by the sunlight. I was recently working on a silver van that had been sign written, in places the paint was starting to lift and come away, but not where the vinyl lettering had been. In these very specific areas the paint was still solid and couldn't be scraped off even with a razorblade. Recently just acquired a very straight 21 plate citroen relay (same van and problems) that has perfect paint at the moment. Think I might vinyl wrap the whole thing though😁. Yes, the body shell is very nice on these, good room and easy to access everything for the most part.

Vinyl is a nightmare to get right , not easy to work with and any blemishes stand out like a sore thumb. Unless you have a dust free environment to apply it I wouldn't bother. I agree though it doesn't last, even the most expensive vinyl only lasts about 5 years. Lot of expense for something that will only look good for a short time. At least now you can drive through a hedge without worrying 😂👌

I think it's all down to personal preference, when it's done right raptor looks awesome, when it's done wrong, well, it looks like porridge lol. In regards to consumption I don't think it makes all that much difference. Most folks economy goes out the window with the first IKEA unit the fit in their vans lol . At the end of the day people just want to be different, it used to be vinyl was the craze, now it's Raptor, tomorrow, who knows 🤷🏻😂

@roughtownraptors cool. Did you know that just by cleaning the Winscreen of the Spitfire could provide an extra 4mph, the difference between life and death. I do love the look of raptor paint though.

@terryteed1903 that's actually pretty interesting, I know that now lol. Raptor is awesome when it's done right 👍🏻

Cheers buddy, yeah it was a bit of a nightmare, normally a wrap should come off easy but that one had other ideas 😂 thanks 🙏

Yeah it's a shame really as the vans themselves are pretty decent running wise and actually look half decent too. Could have had a perfect van if they'd dipped them first the cheapskate's lol. Actually did one recently that had new rear door skins, apparently it was cheaper then getting new doors, mad.

Cheers buddy, yeah whenever you're ready just drop me an email 👍

Cheers buddy, currently looking at early next year 👍

Cheers buddy, devils in the detail as they say 😁 yours will be an equally good transformation when it's done 😁👌

Thank you 😊

Cheers buddy, whenever you're ready drop me a message lol, thanks 👍

Hi, don't worry it was fully cured before it went out 👍 cheers

@@roughtownraptors Thanks, I was worried after all your work that it pissed down and might have ruined it. I’ve just bought a lwb T4 that I’m getting the running gear and welding sorted before a camper build, I’m wanting it raptored in gun metal grey, how do I get a price off you?

@garykennedy4856 you're welcome, if you drop me a message to roughtownraptors@gmail.com I'd be happy to sort out a price for you bud, cheers 👍

Cheers Gary, it was a mammoth job for sure, certainly shows the down side to having your vehicle wrapped, big waste of money. She's looking beasty now though 😁 I'll drop you a reply tonight too bud to your email 👍

@@roughtownraptors it looked stunning when you finished mate. Look forward to hearing from you Shane,thanks mate

@garypryor2153 yeah it's definitely looking a lot better then when it came in 😂 them wheels really finished it off nice 👌

Hi mate, if you drop me a message to roughtownraptors@gmail.com letting me know what van etc and what you want then I'd be happy to sort a price out for you, cheers.

Cheers Steve, yeah it was a job and half for sure, you never know what the vinyl is hiding until you rip it off. If I'm not mistaken I think they were 16 inch. He just swapped the tyres from his original rims so if the standard are 16 then they will be, cheers 👍

Cheers buddy, that was a long job for sure but worth it in the end. Just a short trip across the pond then hey 😂 mad to think people in other countries are watching me but thanks 🙏👍

@@roughtownraptors well that’s quite easy to explain. That’s because of the good work you do. I think you should treat yourself on a nice bigger Shop.

@zuk4wd thank you buddy, appreciate the kind words 😊 I'll hold off on the bigger shop right now, bigger shop means bigger rent, I'd have to put my prices up then 😂

Hi mate, you're more then welcome bud, my dad always used to say that "I can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear" so I'm just trying to prove him wrong 😂 She looks awesome now with your added roof rack and bar, hope she keeps getting you lots of attention bud, she's a beast now 👌👍 Thanks 👍

Cheers buddy, don't know about that but I try my best 😁

Cheers buddy 👍

Cheers Paul, I agree, your van does look the dogs b******s now, I'm biased though lol. Hope she's getting you lots of attention bud , thanks 👍

Cheers buddy, yeah that's not a problem 👍

Cheers buddy 👍

Thank you, I wouldn't go that far but I try my best 😁 Bodywork is always 90 percent prep 10 percent paint as we say, painting is the easy bit, that's why so many people try it at home lol. Appreciate your kind words bud, thanks 👍

Hi, if you mean filler then I currently prefer using onelite by sprint. It's a nice easy filler to work with. Key the area first with 80 or 120 grit so the filler gets a good bond, cheers 👍

Thanks 🙏

Cheers buddy 👍

Cheers mate, definitely was a task and half that one lol

@@roughtownraptors most definitely mate well done on the job .👏

Cheers buddy 😊👍

Hi mate, you can email me on roughtownraptors@gmail.com for any enquiries please, thanks 👍

@@roughtownraptors Ive emailed you? thanks

@Adrianking-ui8vl cheers buddy, be catching up on them later today, thanks 👍🏻

Cheers buddy 👍

Thanks 👍

Camouflage would be cool, not done one yet but I have had someone enquiring, I'm sure I will at some point lol👍

Cheers buddy 👍