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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610   
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Warren,
Your welcome for the advice. Did you dampen the area with water before applying the Fertan? It aids penetration.  You can also reactivate what you have already applied by respraying with a water spray bottle with water.
24 or if you have the patience and time 48 hours then treat with coating of your choice waxoyl etc... If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!
Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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26th Mar 2012 8:40pm |
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| warren Member Since: 14 Oct 2009 Location: East Lancs. Posts: 903  
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There's a double entendre in there somewhere LOL, but I did wet the areas before putting the fertan on.
It was actually quite therapeutic. There were a couple of awkward spots, but got the worst of it. Quite shocking how many rust patches are showing through on a car that isn't even three years old yet, but hey ho, that's a Defender, and I do have myself to blame I guess as I didn't keep on top of it... |
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26th Mar 2012 9:21pm |
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| Zagato Site Supporter Member Since: 08 Jan 2011 Location: Billingshurst West Sussex Posts: 5013
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Cheers Mal, just come across Fertan, 250ml £11.95 from my Chandlers
Will give it a go and get it cheaper somewhere else  Chandlers prices  |
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27th Mar 2012 8:13am |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610
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Welcome Zag! Usually we (in the marine industry where I work) use the Fertan and then give a coating of Rustoleum or International branded paint. I did the anchor I salvaged Boxing Day and it's come up a treat. As explained it stands up to the rigours and harsh seawater environment very well. If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!
Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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27th Mar 2012 5:05pm |
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| Phil VM2.5 Member Since: 28 Mar 2012 Location: Limelette Posts: 196  
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hi,
I will tanks very much for the time and works that it have take for this Corrosion Prevention Guide ! I try always to protect my LR when new, my last one is a rrc from 1992 and 475.000 km and I will be the owner of the last model of defender , approx 2 or 3 months to wait 
regards, Philippe current : defender 110 sw 2.2 puma 2012 and 230.000km today and again my Range Rover VM2.5 engine from 1992 and 528.000km today. One ten 1988 to 1992 1987 BMW GS80 One Ten from 1984 to 1987 One Ten from 1983 to 1984 Serie 3 109 from 1980 to 1983 from 1974 Jeep CJ3B and CJ6 |
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28th Mar 2012 1:48pm |
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| Zagato Site Supporter Member Since: 08 Jan 2011 Location: Billingshurst West Sussex Posts: 5013
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Welcome to the forum Philippe
The wait will soon pass  Nice to look forward to it 
K9 I'll marry her next time around, barefoot and pregnant and all that, well barefoot anyway  |
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28th Mar 2012 3:14pm |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610
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You'll regret it I promise! But I'll still give you the £50k either way you'll need it!!! If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!
Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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28th Mar 2012 4:39pm |
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| d j hutton Member Since: 30 Jul 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 1044 
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Not me, but would be worth looking into. I found a lot of interesting info about that sort of thing on the net when looking up rust prevention a few years ago. I seem to remember a company in Aus doing it, but I think it might have been for steel rather than ali. There was an electronic box to buy IIRC DJ 1989 200tdi 90 csw 2011 110 usw Orkney grey Buy British 🇬🇧 Defender Clothing Designs available at http://www.rangesports.com/acatalog/Defender-Stuff.html |
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28th Mar 2012 5:26pm |
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| 50H Member Since: 31 Mar 2012 Location: notts Posts: 27 |
I've used OGL (open gear lubricant) from these people:
http://www.chemodex.co.uk/store/index.php?...eyword=OGL who also do various waxes. The OGL won't wash off and DO NOT trail it into the house, this instantly brings on lumpy head syndrome. 
H. Dinosaurs still rule the World. |
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27th Apr 2012 1:09pm |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610
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I had both cappings stripped, treated and repainted 12 months ago under warranty. 12 months later the rot has returned and I have bubbling paintwork. Initially Westover Land Rover stated that paintwork has a three year warranty and I wouldn't be covered. I then sprung the fact that their bodyshop had done the rework once already less than 12 months ago and the paint would not be bubbling were it not for the fact the capping is rotting from within. Well I then visited their workshop and spoke with Steve the manager. They are very tied by Land Rover by what they are and are not allowed to do with regards to an effective repair. Several things sprung to mind, the rust treatment they use is automotive and rubbish, by shamfering off the sharp edges and possibly filling after treatment the paint would have more to adhere to, the air, moisture and dirt wouldn't get in and hopefully the repair will last a bit longer. Whilst not wishing to sound smug or explain to him how to do his job we have 'reached a compromise' where I shall supply the rust treatment, he will do a more effective repair and I shall pay a 'goodwill jesture' for getting it done right! I like compromise.....especially where both provider and customer are happy. Pinched your picture Zag....Thank you. Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated  If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!
Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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5th Jul 2012 5:24pm |
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| bpman Member Since: 21 May 2008 Location: Oslo Posts: 8069 
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i thought it was 6 years corrosion warranty
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5th Jul 2012 5:48pm |
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| Zagato Site Supporter Member Since: 08 Jan 2011 Location: Billingshurst West Sussex Posts: 5013
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It's bare metal under the capping's from new unfortunately
All of the 60 plate ones from new in the dealerships I looked at had brown rust staining already. Mine was sorted with ACF-50 and Dinitrol Although a PITA the cappings can always be taken off and galvanised (but ACF/Din does the job), it's the front bonnet hinges where they are welded to the bulkhead to keep doused in ACF-50, if they go it's a major messy job 
Steve look at LR main site about the 3 & 6 year warranty difference - not worth bothering with |
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5th Jul 2012 6:02pm |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610
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It is....6 years corrosion....3 years paintwork.... That's why if you see bubbling it is important to get it assessed before the paint comes off. If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!
Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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5th Jul 2012 7:04pm |
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| Froogle-Yorkshireman Member Since: 10 Jul 2010 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 350 
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I am looking at replacing the shabby LR door bolts, cross member bolts, bumper bolts etc with stainless steel fittings. I am guessing that there are varying quality stainless fittings available on the market. Last thing I want to do is remove the LR bolts and put on someting of poor quality or not fit for the job. Anyone got any recommendations for top quality fixings?
I was looking at these from Flatdog http://www.flatdoguk.com/search.asp?types=...+Bolt+Kits Any tips and advice gratefully received  Proud owner 110 Utility XS
Ex RR Sport HST V8 Ex Td5 90 |
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31st Jul 2012 4:17pm |
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