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spudfan



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Chassis stuff
I remember the time when I had lots of long hair and I could rub my fingers through it and get enough grease to coat a Land Rover chassis. Sadly the hair is nowhere near as long or as plentiful so in order to do the chassis it was the time honoured paint and brush.
I invested in four three tonne axle stands but it is still an onerous task lying on your back applying the paint.Sore on your wrist, sore on your back, sore on your neck, in fact just about sore everywhere!This is after jacking up the vehicle four times using the vehicle's hydraulic jack to put the jacks in place and remove the wheels. Putting the wheels back on afterwards is even worse. Lifting and fitting four alloys with 235 tyres in succession is not a task to be undertaken lightly. I forgot to mention that I had two Pumas to do. No nookie in the immediate aftermath as you can imagine Whistle
First coating was Triflo which is really thick and builds up muscles nicely. After a few days a coating of Dulux gloss was applied - just to add a bit of class. Yep I'm a glutton for punishment.
Anyway here's the results.

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Here is how it sheds water.

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Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated Mr. Green  1982 88" 2.25 diesel
1992 110 200tdi csw -Zikali
2008 110 2.4 tdci csw-Zulu
2011 110 2.4 tdci csw-Masai
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Thud



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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SW Zermatt Silver
Dulux gloss?!?
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spudfan



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Yep, works wonders as a top coat. Says on the tin that it is good for wood and metal. Did,nt really need it but just put it on as a finishing touch. Can see myself in the chassis! 1982 88" 2.25 diesel
1992 110 200tdi csw -Zikali
2008 110 2.4 tdci csw-Zulu
2011 110 2.4 tdci csw-Masai
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spudfan



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Forgot to mention also did brackets outriggers etc. 1982 88" 2.25 diesel
1992 110 200tdi csw -Zikali
2008 110 2.4 tdci csw-Zulu
2011 110 2.4 tdci csw-Masai
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Thud



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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SW Zermatt Silver
Looks lovely!
Now that you know your way around the chassis you're welcome to do mine!
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spudfan



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Male or female? Mr. Green Rolling with laughter 1982 88" 2.25 diesel
1992 110 200tdi csw -Zikali
2008 110 2.4 tdci csw-Zulu
2011 110 2.4 tdci csw-Masai
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Thud



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Female and very attractive. Now where's your brush big boy?
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spudfan



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Checking the Ryanair site now Mr. Green 1982 88" 2.25 diesel
1992 110 200tdi csw -Zikali
2008 110 2.4 tdci csw-Zulu
2011 110 2.4 tdci csw-Masai
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pouf



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Greece 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Zermatt Silver
Well done Sir Spud Thumbs Up

i have long brown hair Very Happy but mustach Mr. Green, is it ok? www.newfoundland.gr
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Male or female? Mr. Green Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter 1982 88" 2.25 diesel
1992 110 200tdi csw -Zikali
2008 110 2.4 tdci csw-Zulu
2011 110 2.4 tdci csw-Masai
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