I voted for Other. I'd like to see something completely original with all honesty. I don't know exactly what I would want to see, but make it interesting so it catches people's eyes in a good way. That way when people look at it from the Eiffel Tower they'll look in awe instead of saying that it's ugly.

I personally think Navy Blue and black supports would look great.

I personally like the current colors. Fit the theme and stand out from the sea of rides at Kings Island. Plus, the silver track just looks sleek (and thats with half the paint worn off). A fresh coat of silver would look spectacular.

I'm also ok with anything but red.

2007-->Firehawk-->Red

2009-->Diamondback --> Red

After back to back new coasters being painted a shade of red, I think we've met our quota of red coasters. Then again... this is KI under Cedar Fair ownership... the same Cedar Fair that owns Cedar "there is only one prime color!" Point

I think it would look great if the track was Silver and the supports were blue. Similar to Afterburn but the track was a more silver-ish color.

ahw heck just chrome it all out.

I don't necessarily care about the color........ just wish they'd bring back the music from the movie...... "Danger Zone." That was always the reason I liked standing in line..... gotta have some reason to like standing in line!!!

I hope they keep it up better too. Not only does it need new paint, but it also needs what ^ stated.

Electric blue and black. I wouldn't mind seeing pin-stripes or something on the cars to give them that jet appeal. But's it's not about the paint for me. It's the ride itself that's important. As long as it doesn't seem to slacking off on performance. Although I think color would liven up the ride.

It should be painted rust so it doesn't look too different than it already does.

Electric blue and black. I wouldn't mind seeing pin-stripes or something on the cars to give them that jet appeal. But's it's not about the paint for me. It's the ride itself that's important. As long as it doesn't seem to slacking off on performance. Although I think color would liven up the ride.

But paint does not just beautify, but also protect from corrosion of metals and/or rot in the case of wood. Bad things can happen when it is omitted or neglected. See, for instance Thunderbolt Express at Camden Park, which you can't since the former owners of the paint economized on paint (and many other things). Or what Paramount Parks and Cedar Fair ended up having to do with Thunder Road after it was unwisely decided to strip the paint from that older, less effectively pressure-treated, wood was exposed.

First Flight Deck. Racer could also use a paint job...badly. Not as badly as Rolling Thunder in Joisey, but getting there...

It should be painted rust so it doesn't look too different than it already does.

Exactly!

I personally like the current colors. Fit the theme and stand out from the sea of rides at Kings Island. Plus, the silver track just looks sleek (and thats with half the paint worn off). A fresh coat of silver would look spectacular.

I'm also ok with anything but red.

2007-->Firehawk-->Red

2009-->Diamondback --> Red

After back to back new coasters being painted a shade of red, I think we've met our quota of red coasters. Then again... this is KI under Cedar Fair ownership... the same Cedar Fair that owns Cedar "there is only one prime color!" Point

I agree. I think we've seen enough red. I'd love to see some metallics. Silver, gray, and black. In my opinion, neon colors would look horrendous. Where's the "Flight Deck" theme with green and pink?

Bright Orange and Neon Pink.

Bright Orange and Neon Pink.

I think neon orange and neon blue go well together.

Well since Diamondback didn't get the colors I wanted, lets give them to Flight Deck.

Supports- Neon green

Track- Neon pink

That would definitely be... different.

If you mean the fact some supports are different colors than others, that's by design. As far as I know, the entire coaster is as painted as it will ever be.

That means bare metal in between pieces of track? Which you really don't notice until on the ride.

These are two small spots. Some are worse, and I believe the touch ups will be done if not already.

But I was a little surprised to see it still not done after opening day.

Those bare spots are where pieces of track come together. The joints are welded down so they're as smooth as possible. Afterwards, the red paint is reapplied. As far as I was aware all of the paint had been touched up.

closer inspection shows thats where they are welded togather hints the bolts

^made on 5/24/9 @ 3:42pm &...

Well since Diamondback didn't get the colors I wanted, lets give them to Flight Deck.

Supports- Neon green

Track- Neon pink

That would definitely be... different.

If you mean the fact some supports are different colors than others, that's by design. As far as I know, the entire coaster is as painted as it will ever be.

That means bare metal in between pieces of track? Which you really don't notice until on the ride.

These are two small spots. Some are worse, and I believe the touch ups will be done if not already.

But I was a little surprised to see it still not done after opening day.

Those bare spots are where pieces of track come together. The joints are welded down so they're as smooth as possible. Afterwards, the red paint is reapplied. As far as I was aware all of the paint had been touched up.

^made on 5/25/9 2:40pm

rotag, who had too

I know. I saw your post. But, I also added that the paint should've already been reapplied. Also, you said that spot is where the pieces are welded together. But, more correctly is the actual sanding of the joints that takes of a wide area of paint. Welding makes the joints bumpy. When they're sanded, they become smooth. See the difference?

Pitch black would be cool.

Many would instantly think Batman: The Ride, even though most of them are no longer only black...

Pink, because I like standing apart from the crowd, and a pink roller coaster would do just that. Not that there aren't other pink coasters, but they are definitely few and far between.

Especially since Joker's Revenge is no longer with us...

Then there's Canyon Blaster at Circus Circus...

what about X WITH THE PINK YELLER AND PURP scheme

blue supports with the silver track would best support the "Flight Deck" theme.

Blue representing the sky or sea; Silver representing the the jet or aircraft carrier

Closing day 2009

Replacement rail under the station. Same thing has been done to Vortex and Adventure Express in past years.

Make it red like all the other CF coasters.

It was already red once.

I would paint it the same colors, I actually like the current color scheme.

Edit: Never mind, black and silver looks ugly.

Silver, with some rust spackles.

I like this scheme for TOPGUN and even Reptar.

Silver, with some rust spackles.

You mean like what it is now?