Which Coaster needs a Paint Job?

[TheBeast54]

On 8/30/2018 at 12:30 PM, flightoffear1996 said:

Firehawk needs to go to the scrap yard.  LOL

Too rare of a coaster. Only 3 Vekoma Flying Dutchman Models exist.

It also gets quite the lines.

[flightoffear1996]

1 hour ago, TheBeast54 said:

Too rare of a coaster. Only 3 Vekoma Flying Dutchman Models exist.

It also gets quite the lines.

Just because there is a line doesn't make it a good ride for the park.

[TheBeast54]

1 hour ago, flightoffear1996 said:

Just because there is a line doesn't make it a good ride for the park.

I'm saying to ride Firehawk, you need a locker or give your items to a non-rider, which makes KI money. Like FoF.

[Gannersdaddy]

26 minutes ago, TheBeast54 said:

I'm saying to ride Firehawk, you need a locker or give your items to a non-rider, which makes KI money. Like FoF.

The same goes for Mystic Timbers.

[matt112986]

3 hours ago, TheBeast54 said:

I'm saying to ride Firehawk, you need a locker or give your items to a non-rider, which makes KI money. Like FoF.

FoF doesn't require a locker at KI, and I've been surprised at what the ride ops have had me take on the ride. Both a full drink cup and my camera bag full of gear have been for a ride.

[SonofBaconator]

I'm sure those lockers will be utilized if the new coaster comes to X-Base

 

[kingsislandfan1972]

Firehawk really needs a new paint job... oh wait never mind... 

[Klabergian Empire]

WE NEED TO RETURN RACER TO ITS FORMER PAINT JOB. They really need to. It will look better.

[SonofBaconator]

Firehawk is removed from this list since its now a defunct ride, here's the original data prior to its removal if anyone wants to look at it.

[NewD4y20]

I'd like to see all the coasters get a new coat of paint in between seasons. It just helps keep the park looking nice. So all the ones that shouldn't be torn down is my answer.

[CoastersRZ]

That would be extremely expensive to paint all the coasters every off season.  And not really necessary every single off season.  Yes, Diamondback`s supports are starting to fade.  As are Vortex`s.  

Keep in mind also that painting coasters is not a very cheap undertaking.  We are talking in the six figure range, at least.

[IndyGuy4KI]

I wonder how much general touch ups happen each offseason. That is reasonable.

[VortexBFForever]

With the arrival of Kings Mills Antique Autos, I am really hoping that Racer and Vortex get repainted. Both of them need it. The last time Vortex got new paint was nearly ten years ago (2009) and I have absolutely no idea when Racer was last painted.

I was actually looking at Vortex pictures from 2003-2004 (not long after its 2001 repaint) in the KIC photo gallery and it looked amazing compared to today where the orange rails are pretty much yellow! I also noticed the blue paint on several supports was starting to peel while riding Vortex on Closing Day.

[SonofBaconator]

1 hour ago, CoastersRZ said:

Keep in mind also that painting coasters is not a very cheap undertaking.

Also very dangerous if you aren't properly secured. The company that Cedar Fair works with out of Newport KY is one if the best and they use a ton of safety precautions when painting a ride.