Well, I just got back from Maaco. Let's just say that you really need to have a lot of green to fix the clear coat fade on your D2. They said that they would mask off the roof rack, sunroofs and alpine glass. They also said that they could reuse the LAND ROVER decal on the hood. But I just couldn't justify the cost. The estimate is attached.

 

That's the dilemma we have when our trucks get 12 (yours) to 17-years old (mine). We love 'em but its tough to justify that much for paint when the truck is worth as little as it is and it's still a few years from "classic" status like a Series Rover.

I have some money left over from an insurance claim when my son got rear ended driving the Disco a year ago so I could justify a few hundred from that but still, money is money regardless of its source. Maybe it's time to embrace the beater-truck image.

 

I'd say if you have a high mileage Disco that's pretty beat inside and out, don't spend the money on a nice paint job. What would be the point. On the other hand, if you have a fairly nice one that is in decent shape and you want to keep it for years to come, invest in a paint job. Otherwise, it will eventually rust and do more damage.

You could always just have a shop clean the existing paint with all its imperfections and peeling, and then add a clear coat only. This would protect it and keep the current patina look.

 

I like to think that I have a pretty clean truck. It's it pretty much perfect condition except for the paint on the roof. It just started to fade. I intend on never getting rid of this truck because it is honestly one of the best cars I have ever owned. So there isn't any rush to get it painted. It will get done, though. Someday when I have the cash...

 

I just Plasti-dipped the roof today. I sanded back the peeling parts of the clear coat and plasti dipped right over it. I used 3 cans. I'm not crazy about how it looks, but it's better than it did before. Will post pics tomorrow.

 

I'm considering the El Cheapo Maaco paint job. Did you get a quote on that or just the Premium paint job?

 

This was the premium job. BTW here is the plasti dip on my roof.

 

That looks pretty good!

 

Is there any way to wet sand the old clear coat and apply new clear coat or is a repaint the only solution. My 04 has the same issue on the roof, hood, rear quarter and rear passenger door. If it weren't for the clear coat peeling, I would leave it as is. Its a truck!

 

If you are really serious about this question and doing a project such as this, post in the painting section on an auto-body forum. This is one of those where you would be better off with advice from a couple of pros.