[jeffdavis]

Does anyone know when the current licensing deal for "Intimidator" expires? I remember speculation about that last season when some merchandise was discounted. It could be that Carowinds might go with another color scheme and name if/when that deal runs out, or Carowinds might want to wait until after the licensing deal is renewed to repaint it. I believe the licensing belongs to Dale Earnhardt, Inc. (Teresa Earnhardt) and she can be a tough business negotiator. She even threatened to sue one of Dale's sons recently for using his own last name in his business.

[RollerBee]

I have been told the original agreement was 6 years with 2015 being the last year. So if that holds true, it would have already been renewed.

[Edwardo]

It was reuppedd this past spring.

[Edwardo]

Ok. Regardless of the cost... Painting should be budgeted as part of the upkeep of the coaster. It should be baked in. I hope they've already put the re-paint in the budget for Fury round about 2020. I'm almost embarrassed by the PINK intimidator. Fury my be the signature ride but Intimidator is the most forward facing. Its the first thing you see when you get to the park. What kind of image does that send? Paint the darn thing already.

Nothing is going to be baked into the budget that far out like that. Paint is typically baked into the parks yearly budget and they decide what rides need it on a case by case.

I'm sure it will get painted soon, Cedar Fair seeks to be in the habit of about every 5-7 years.

[Koallinbear]

I believe the only time magnum at Cedar Point was ever repainted was in 2005 if that gives you a stance on Cedar Fair ride repainting. Raptor and Dragster just got rapainted this last season being early 90s and 00s rides. (and boy do they look great!)

[Edwardo]

Magnum was repainted after 2005. That was TTD's second repaint and Raptor has been painted since it was built as well.

Edit:actually I think it was 2005 when the repainted magnum orange.

Having said that, the current management has been painting coasters every 5-7 years.

[FamousAmos]

I grabbed two pics about 20 minutes ago. The new blue paint really pops. Especially with the sunset. The pictures don't do it justice.

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[Jonathan]

Construction update from the park:

[pproteinc]

I dont know why I always thought the paint was sprayed on in multi layers vs brushed/rolled on. Is the initial paint on new coaster generally sprayed on in the factory?

[Edwardo]

Sprayed on, and I believe even baked like on new cars. But repaints are rolled on. Theres a good article online somewhere about repainting Rougarou and it shows the process pretty well.

[jeffdavis]

Article on Rougarou painting: http://www.toledoblade.com/Retail/2014/ ... garou.html

Video on Rougarou painting:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fj1f6V5PXCQ

[tylerSC]

Ok. Regardless of the cost... Painting should be budgeted as part of the upkeep of the coaster. It should be baked in. I hope they've already put the re-paint in the budget for Fury round about 2020. I'm almost embarrassed by the PINK intimidator. Fury my be the signature ride but Intimidator is the most forward facing. Its the first thing you see when you get to the park. What kind of image does that send? Paint the darn thing already.

Yes I agree Intimidator needs painting worse than Cobra. It is front and center and plus Intimidator is more of a major attraction than Cobra.

Edit: Although looking at the pics above I do see that Cobra was overdue for a paint job as well. And the blue does look a lot better..

[tylerSC]

But I don't like the new name. I thought Carolina Cobra was better. And I thought Top Gun was a better name for Afterburn, but I understand the Paramount issue there.

[Chris]

I'm with you on Top Gun (but understand they couldn't keep it), but I like The Flyings Cobras better. Carolina Cobra just felt like 'throw Carolina on it and they'll be fine!' to me.

[pproteinc]

^^^ Cobra wasn't really in need of paint. What your seeing is the aftermath of the power washing befor the new paint is applied. I can see the former color of when it was Head Spin peeking through the rails a bit.