K9F wrote:

All in here:

http://www.landrover.com/gb/en/lr/owners/w...ssistance/

22900013A wrote:

I have just emailed my local(ish) dealer to see what they think. I can't stand the idea of a 12/13 month old vehicle rusting already...

That's nothing to whats corroding away beneath your cappings Dan They will be rusty from new, hope you have treated them Bit of Ku-rust or similar e.g. ACF-50 on those rusty bits pictured, will take 5 mins, job done and put something between whats rubbing on the metal because the dealer won't and it will be back in again in 3 weeks time

Zagato wrote:

22900013A wrote:

I have just emailed my local(ish) dealer to see what they think. I can't stand the idea of a 12/13 month old vehicle rusting already...

That's nothing to whats corroding away beneath your cappings Dan They will be rusty from new, hope you have treated them Bit of Ku-rust or similar e.g. ACF-50 on those rusty bits pictured, will take 5 mins, job done and put something between whats rubbing on the metal because the dealer won't and it will be back in again in 3 weeks time

Cappings...taken from another thread .....

All you need to know...


http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic10467.html?highlight=cappings

K9F wrote:

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.

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ofourdan wrote:

Odd, These parts are galv on my 2009 ninety... whereas they seem just painted on the pics.

Did they change that recently or is it different on the oneten's?