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  • Jacko
    Member Since: 22 Mar 2017
    Location: Melbourne
    Posts: 168
    Australia 

    Loire Blue D5

    Only because I'm bored. waiting.... waiting.... you all know how it goes

    Does anybody have any pics of the D5 in Loire Blue. I have seen the pimply guy (no offence) reviewing the D5 at the vineyard. It looked pretty dark but it was on dusk, so hard to really see.

    I have also seen the EURO crash test and the Loire Blue one that gets destoyed looks really nice in that light.

    And no one answered me on would you keep seats folded down now its so easy to do it from the drivers seat. I'm not feeling the love guys.
    11th Apr 2017 11:22 am
  • TheDoc
    Member Since: 22 Feb 2017
    Location: Cardiff
    Posts: 128
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Td6 HSE Lux Scotia Grey

    We had a Disco Sport Loire blue demo. It is very very dark over here in the UK unless it's one of those rare sunny days. When we had a similar coloured BMW it tended to show the blemishes quite a lot.
    I think there's lots of new colours work exploring but if you want blue that's pretty much your only option.
    When I'm not in the operating theatre, I'm mountain biking, spending time with my family, running and socialising. I have a Discovery 5 HSE Lux with pretty much every option ticked. This is my first ever Land Rover. Been a rocky road with regards to reliability but we're getting there.
    11th Apr 2017 11:51 am
  • Jacko
    Member Since: 22 Mar 2017
    Location: Melbourne
    Posts: 168
    Australia 

    Hey Doc,

    was a last minute decision with a bit of spite thrown in. Re dealer had put me in a bad mood. I have been looking at plasti dip and vinyl wrap.. as alternatives.

    All hangs on what it looks like when i eventually get it.

    I do like the below pic



    11th Apr 2017 11:57 am
  • J77
    Member Since: 07 Jun 2016
    Location: Fife
    Posts: 1008
    Scotland 





    Image credits to gazellio@prestige cars over on Disco4.com
    18MY Velar R-Dynamic SE D240 Fuji White
    11th Apr 2017 12:15 pm
  • TheDoc
    Member Since: 22 Feb 2017
    Location: Cardiff
    Posts: 128
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Td6 HSE Lux Scotia Grey

    The artists impression doesn't look like Loire.
    The photo's with the sun on look really good.
    When I'm not in the operating theatre, I'm mountain biking, spending time with my family, running and socialising. I have a Discovery 5 HSE Lux with pretty much every option ticked. This is my first ever Land Rover. Been a rocky road with regards to reliability but we're getting there.
    11th Apr 2017 12:47 pm
  • Natwest
    Member Since: 09 Nov 2016
    Location: Cotswolds
    Posts: 68
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery SDV6 HSE Carpathian Grey

    Oh bother. I want Loire blue with dynamic pack now! Rolling Eyes Banging Head Big Cry
    Now: 19MY Velar D240 HSE R-Dynamic
    On order: 20MY Discovery SD6 HSE w. Dynamic pack
    11th Apr 2017 10:11 pm
  • Road Runner 2017
    Member Since: 14 Jan 2017
    Location: Scotland
    Posts: 2010
    Scotland 
    2018 Discovery Si6 HSE Lux Santorini Black

    Lee Jackson wrote:
    Hey Doc,

    was a last minute decision with a bit of spite thrown in. Re dealer had put me in a bad mood. I have been looking at plasti dip and vinyl wrap.. as alternatives.

    All hangs on what it looks like when i eventually get it.

    I do like the below pic





    Hi Lee why don't you look at getting a ceramic glaze put on your car. I have already prebooked mine. (Similar too the glaze on your tea mug). Hardwearing and protects car paint from allsorts. Plus retains that deep gloss the car originally came with. Alot easier too clean in future, plus 7 year guarantee with the treatment I am going for. Thumbs Up
    11th Apr 2017 10:18 pm
  • Craigp
    Member Since: 09 Nov 2016
    Location: Hull
    Posts: 690
    England 

    I like the sound of a ceramic glaze. What does that cost?
    11th Apr 2017 10:23 pm
  • Road Runner 2017
    Member Since: 14 Jan 2017
    Location: Scotland
    Posts: 2010
    Scotland 
    2018 Discovery Si6 HSE Lux Santorini Black

    Hi Craig i put a post up of the Orange First Edition a few weeks ago, which is where am getting it done. I think it's £350 for the glaze, Crystal Serum Black. It has too be applied professionally as it bonds too the car paint and if messed up has too be sanded off. Luckily these guys are professionals so best left in their safe hands. Also a special wax is applied over it too seal it which is £150 odd and lasts 2 years. Basically I want a deep gloss showroom shine as I dont have the time too spend all weekend washing the cars, plus blacks a nightmare for swirlmarks, so I think this is the safest bet. Car can be normally washed afterwards and no danger of scratches. Just a snowfoam and rinse should be sufficient in future, plus frees my weekends up Thumbs Up Laughing

    Go onto Gtechnics website and you can read up and see the videos Thumbs Up


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    11th Apr 2017 10:50 pm
  • Road Runner 2017
    Member Since: 14 Jan 2017
    Location: Scotland
    Posts: 2010
    Scotland 
    2018 Discovery Si6 HSE Lux Santorini Black

    Forgot too mention the car is kept for 4 /5 days as needs time for the glaze too set plus they give it a proper wash, snowfoam, detarring, rust removal and clay bar, not too mention dried with hot-air and any imperfections sorted before putting the glaze on.
    Basically it has too be mint paintwork beforehand Thumbs Up


    Last edited by Road Runner 2017 on 11th Apr 2017 11:21 pm. Edited 5 times in total
    11th Apr 2017 10:50 pm
  • Craigp
    Member Since: 09 Nov 2016
    Location: Hull
    Posts: 690
    England 

    Thumbs Up thanks may have a look at that. Cheers.
    11th Apr 2017 11:00 pm
  • Road Runner 2017
    Member Since: 14 Jan 2017
    Location: Scotland
    Posts: 2010
    Scotland 
    2018 Discovery Si6 HSE Lux Santorini Black

    Welcome mate no problems. Will put a video up once cars done. Guys fully booked until mid June, as usually I get cars done as soon as I get them, plus already had too cancel 2 times as was booked in for March 1st /2nd initially. Plus if there is a problem with the car and I have too reject it within 28 days it seems a safer bet too wait till the 28 days are up and then get the car glazed. Already had 1 customer who spent 1 k getting his brand new Mustang fully treated only too reject the car as the engine failed within 28 days. OOPS Shocked
    11th Apr 2017 11:07 pm
  • Jacko
    Member Since: 22 Mar 2017
    Location: Melbourne
    Posts: 168
    Australia 

    Hi Road Runner,

    I have never heard of Ceramic coating.. I got side swiped when at the dealer a month or so ago with Paint protection and interior protection and tinted windows of which of course I said yes.

    Its permagard. I don't know a lot about them but from what I saw it looks the goods.
    12th Apr 2017 2:53 am
  • RDR
    Member Since: 23 Jun 2016
    Location: Derbyshire
    Posts: 204
    United Kingdom 

    Some of the ceramic Coatings are very good I have had it on my last 3 Discos, for the current one the firm applying the coat insisted on the car being transported to them straight off the transporter with no prep so they could prepare the paint and apply it then ship it back to the dealer for PDI etc. Its been superb 18 months in and the car looks like new with a simple wash.

    Things to watch out for once you have it... Alloy wheel cleaner can strip it off the wheels. If you have it valeted tell the company doing it so they can consider it in their process and not go at the paintwork with a DA Polisher and heavy pad. Make sure you use recommended Tar remover as some of the usual ones can strip it.
    12th Apr 2017 5:25 am
  • Natwest
    Member Since: 09 Nov 2016
    Location: Cotswolds
    Posts: 68
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery SDV6 HSE Carpathian Grey

    Natwest wrote:
    Oh bother. I want Loire blue with dynamic pack now! Rolling Eyes Banging Head Big Cry


    In my mind I'm ordering a 3.0 HSE Lux in September for approx Feb 18 delivery Twisted Evil (unless I can get my hands on a Velar between now and then!).

    My son's nursery fees almost halve in September so that'll offset the difference - a fine example of man-maths!!!!


    Now: 19MY Velar D240 HSE R-Dynamic
    On order: 20MY Discovery SD6 HSE w. Dynamic pack
    16th Apr 2017 6:30 pm
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