Manic Monte Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 ^ That's primer. It's not the final vibrant orange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X2coasterfreak Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 From what I've heard Scream is to unfortunately remain the parking lot coaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeoplemoverMatt Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 New colors isn't going to change how Scream rides, but at least it looks less faded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechanic Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Denver Broncos: The Ride. Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manic Monte Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 New colors isn't going to change how Scream rides, but at least it looks less faded. Â Â Right. It's less of an eyesore now, especially for photo ops. But make no mistake, it's still the same Scream. They could dress this ride up like a Christmas tree. Still the same mediocre ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFMMGeek27 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 New colors isn't going to change how Scream rides, but at least it looks less faded. Â Â Right. It's less of an eyesore now, especially for photo ops. But make no mistake, it's still the same Scream. They could dress this ride up like a Christmas tree. Still the same mediocre ride. Â Don't be so sure. All three trains are in the process of a complete overhaul. They were being driven on trucks away from the ride today. It could be a whole different ride when it opens back up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbatboy Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 New colors isn't going to change how Scream rides, but at least it looks less faded. Â Â Right. It's less of an eyesore now, especially for photo ops. But make no mistake, it's still the same Scream. They could dress this ride up like a Christmas tree. Still the same mediocre ride. Â Don't be so sure. All three trains are in the process of a complete overhaul. They were being driven on trucks away from the ride today. It could be a whole different ride when it opens back up. Â Hopefully! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Unless SFMM has hired a bunch of new people to work in their cycle shop...I don't think they have the resources to fully rehab all the trains. Probably just being pulled off to facilitate the painting and perhaps re-paint of the wheel covers to match the new scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 It's almost like Goliath at fiesta texas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJeXeL Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Unless SFMM has hired a bunch of new people to work in their cycle shop...I don't think they have the resources to fully rehab all the trains. Probably just being pulled off to facilitate the painting and perhaps re-paint of the wheel covers to match the new scheme. Â They haven't. I personally know someone who works in the cycle shop and they are still understaffed and over worked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singemfrc Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 ^ That's primer. It's not the final vibrant orange. Looks like Tatsu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singemfrc Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Unless SFMM has hired a bunch of new people to work in their cycle shop...I don't think they have the resources to fully rehab all the trains. Probably just being pulled off to facilitate the painting and perhaps re-paint of the wheel covers to match the new scheme. Â They haven't. I personally know someone who works in the cycle shop and they are still understaffed and over worked. Well then I appreciate the Ninja rehab that much more then. Would have been easy to just say it's on one train until the end, glad they took the time and effort to get another one going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolliger&Swagillard Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 It's funny how you don't realize how terrible a rides original colors are until a new coat of paint is put on. Scream looks so CLEAN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterchitchat Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Is this the first time Six Flags has actually figured out that you MUST put primer on a coaster before painting it? It actually makes it last longer. What Six Flags has done in the past is paint a coaster WITHOUT putting primer on a coaster. That's why Bizarro (both of them), Flashback (SFNE), Batman (SFMM) have started to have paint chipping even though they were painted 5 years ago. I'm sure there's most that have been painted but now look like they have paint peeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolliger&Swagillard Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Is this the first time Six Flags has actually figured out that you MUST put primer on a coaster before painting it? It actually makes it last longer. What Six Flags has done in the past is paint a coaster WITHOUT putting primer on a coaster. That's why Bizarro (both of them), Flashback (SFNE), Batman (SFMM) have started to have paint chipping even though they were painted 5 years ago. I'm sure there's most that have been painted but now look like they have paint peeling. Â Superman at SFGADV looks pretty good even though it was never repainted and was built a little over 10 years ago. But I do agree primer will make coasters look more vibrant and new after years of it being painted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singemfrc Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Environmental conditions are much different out here than over there as well too, which makes a difference. X2 still looks pretty good considering it was painted in 2008. Whatever they did seems to have held up much better than past methods. SEFK has about 4 years on it's paint job and GL has about 3 and they both still look great as well. Tatsu is the most recent paint to look terrible...hopefully that means that between 2007 and 2008 they either got better paint, better methods, or both. When Tatsu finally gets a new coat we might actually have a park without an eyesore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveinphoenix Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I think that all steel coasters should be powdercoated to begin with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singemfrc Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I think that all steel coasters should be powdercoated to begin with. That would be difficult after the coaster is built but if you mean piece by piece at the factory I agree. I'm sure price is the reason they don't already do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mater Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 The High-Five is looking seriously fucking sexy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajfelice Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 I love all these comments about paint preparation and the process in general. The people in charge of these parks aren't as stupid as many enthusiasts like to think. Yes, Six Flags typically doesn't paint their attractions as frequently as other parks, but that doesn't mean they don't understand the process of painting. Also, it is very likely that Scream is being repainted by an outside contractor due to the size and nature of the project. Don't point fingers are until you know the facts. I'm just glad to see the investment into infrastructure besides new attractions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mater Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Don't point fingers are until you know the facts. Â Â You really gotta remember what forum you're reading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singforfood Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Am I the only one who doesn't like the orange supports on Scream? I like painting the track all blue, but i think the orange is really obnoxious. I hope it IS just a primer and that the final color is darker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Password121 Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 It is just primer. I think the real color looks pretty nice, certainly miles better than the nasty faded purple-like supports it has/had. It's like crayola took a sick day and threw up all over Scream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioio Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Am I the only one who doesn't like the orange supports on Scream? I like painting the track all blue, but i think the orange is really obnoxious. I hope it IS just a primer and that the final color is darker. Â Yeah, I'm indifferent about the orange. I think the blue is a good choice though, and their decision to paint the rails the same color. The supports I think would've look great as the previous purple (but with new paint) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vedved82491 Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 While I'm glad that they decided on a fresh coat of paint, I'm not particularly crazy about combining a darker blue with bright orange. If they were going to go with Orange Supports, I would've liked to have seen purple track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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