I think that Diamondback needs a paint job the most out of all of the coasters in the park

I picked the Woodstock express. It was one of my first rides growing up and now my six-year-old loves it. I’ve been saying for the last few years that it could definitely use some love.

Diamondback has looked really bad recently with its incredibly faded paint job. It dominates Rivertown to such a degree that repainting it would liven up the whole area to an extent. Cedar Fair recently repainted Intimidator at Carowinds which is one year younger than Diamondback, so that gives me hope a Diamondback repaint is coming soon.

2 hours ago, larralu said:

I picked the Woodstock express. It was one of my first rides growing up and now my six-year-old loves it. I’ve been saying for the last few years that it could definitely use some love.

The old yellow color would fit right in with Woodstock too

 

26 minutes ago, FUN&ONLY! said:

Diamondback has looked really bad recently with its incredibly faded paint job. It dominates Rivertown to such a degree that repainting it would liven up the whole area to an extent. Cedar Fair recently repainted Intimidator at Carowinds which is one year younger than Diamondback, so that gives me hope a Diamondback repaint is coming soon.

My vote was also for Diamondback.  Definitely agree that it is looking really faded these days and a refresh would give Rivertown as a whole a sharper look.  

Here is a comparison for DB. This is the best similar photos that we have. It is amazing what the sun does to paint.

 

2009

2017

28 minutes ago, IndyGuy4KI said:

Here is a comparison for DB. This is the best similar photos that we have. It is amazing what the sun does to paint.

 

2009

2017

Diamondback looked way better in 2009 than it looks now. It’s not even close! That section of Rivertown just seems more dull these days. The splashdown is still an amazing visual spectacle though.

Seeing all the work that's been going into The Racer, I think a repaint should be on the list too.

43 minutes ago, Kyle100991 said:

Seeing all the work that's been going into The Racer, I think a repaint should be on the list too.

I don’t think The Racer looks bad (at least from angles viewable to park guests), but it definitely could benefit from a repaint (maybe they could repaint it to its original colors). However, I still think Diamondback needs a repaint more.

Diamondback and Behemoth need fresh paint BADLY. Intimidator, the newest of the 3, getting one first makes it even more obvious. I'd also love a new color scheme for Behemoth altogether, but a fresh coat of paint would do! 

The Racer is the obvious choice at KI.  With all the attention to the area formerly known as Coney Mall and Area 72, it sticks out like a sore thumb.  And the peeling paint and rotten wood is shameful on a coaster this important.  After that, repaint Diamondback.

Would it be better to touch up the yellow lift and drop supports on Diamondback or repaint them to match the rest of the supports throughout the ride?

Personally, I would like if the supports were repainted to match the rest of the supports on the ride.  Also, if that were done, when the paint does fade, it isn`t as noticeable with the tan paint, compared to the yellow of the lift/drop supports.

I think Diamondback and The Racer need repainted the most, but Banshee is also starting to look kind of faded. It does not need repainted right away, but in a few years, it will probably need a repaint.

Wonder how long it'll be until Orion's colors start to fade (the blue track at least) Diamondback definitely needs a repaint and definitely should be around the time they replace Vortex if the station of the new coaster goes in Rivertown. 

I would say Diamondback. Am I remembering it wrong or does the lift hill have different colored supports compared to the rest of the ride?

On 5/8/2021 at 10:31 AM, grsupercity said:

I would say Diamondback. Am I remembering it wrong or does the lift hill have different colored supports compared to the rest of the ride?

Its color scheme was literally a combination of both Intimidator coasters.

 

 

I agree Diamondback is in need but The Racer should get it first. If you look at it from the antique autos it's like white and grey because all the paint is chipped and worn off the wood. Racer and Diamondback are definitely the 2 in need but I'm praying The Racer gets the red white and blue color scheme! 

Diamondback.

Well Racer got it's repaint and looks great. Hopefully next offseason they will repaint Diamondback. I feel like it sticks out the most of any of the others as well due to it's size making it even more noticeable how faded it has gotten. I like the striking visual of the yellow supports but wonder if it would be better to just make them tan like the rest so it isn't as noticeable in the future when the yellow fades.

Diamondback and now I feel that Banshee isn't too far behind. Those blue and bright fuchsia supports are really looking pretty dull these days. 

The Racer got a half A paint job. It still needs painted on the back half of the ride where the turn arounds are.

Say what now? The turnarounds weren't ready for opening day but they got them completed over the next couple of weeks.

Say what now? The turnarounds weren't ready for opening day but they got them completed over the next couple of weeks.

Unfortunately they only did the track and handrails. The supports were not done as you can tell if your in line for Hotel St Michelle.

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Diamondback desperately needs something, I feel like there was mention that Diamondback is getting painted this off season, but I'm unsure, a close second is Banshee, it's looking pretty bad.

10 minutes ago, rhyano said:

Diamondback desperately needs something, I feel like there was mention that Diamondback is getting painted this off season, but I'm unsure, a close second is Banshee, it's looking pretty bad.

Personally I think Banshee needs it more simply because the more naturally looking color of Diamondback works fine when faded, especially in an area of the park that's supposed to be more rustic. Can't really say that about a purplish-red (what color is that?) tracked ride in an area with a lot of colorful signage/buildings/etc.

The Bat could use a repaint due to the colors simply looking awful. They should change the track to a vermillion orange with black supports instead of the cramsicle colored track with factory smoke gray supports that we currently have.

Flight of Fear may not need paint, but the track could use a scrubbing as it has a bit of a vibration.

Also, I'm for Diamondback to go all red and black.

On 10/13/2022 at 2:26 PM, silver2005 said:

Flight of Fear may not need paint, but the track could use a scrubbing as it has a bit of a vibration.

Also, I'm for Diamondback to go all red and black.

You said it. FoF has been a lot rougher this season for some reason to the point my 40+ year old family members threatened to stop riding it. After riding Mr Freeze at Six Flags Over TX, I'm realizing how smooth Premiere Coasters could be and for some reason FoF isn't smooth. 

 

I think Dback is next candidate for a repaint. I like the Red and Black suggestion over the Red and Yellow. Change it up guys! The GA Scorcher is Red and Black and look really nice! Definitely Red and Black is the way to go... 

Banshee and diamond back both need a repaint. Banshee used to be this vibrant spectacle, but it looks worn down and old. Diamond back fortunately has a darker color scheme but still could use some love

Now that Diamondback is off the board, I suggest Backlot Stunt Coaster or Woodstock Express. It would be cool if they painted Backlot’s track an actual color vs just having it be all dark. It would also be cool to see Woodstock Express get repainted back to Yellow from its Scooby Doo days, but unfortunately Yellow fades fast.