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| Killer90 Site Sponsor Member Since: 09 Oct 2011 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 6478   
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 Would be nice to hear some feedback of the competition P.s whilst up there please take some photos of there 'man made' edition with cream leather  CSK Automotive
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15th May 2013 1:38pm |
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| Culminator Member Since: 30 Apr 2013 Location: West sussex Posts: 305 |
No problem, I'll give you my honest appraisal. I'm very fussy!
Had a brief look at their Man Made and it did look awesome. Will get some pics. Cheers Mike |
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15th May 2013 1:42pm |
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| SGH Member Since: 27 Sep 2010 Location: Hellingly-Sussex Posts: 1527
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They are about 3 miles down the road from me but still prefer Killer to do mine
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15th May 2013 1:44pm |
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| Culminator Member Since: 30 Apr 2013 Location: West sussex Posts: 305 |
Well, I picked the car up yesterday having had it Dinitrolled, lowered and new Konis fitted all round.
First impressions of the chassis treatment are that they did an ok job. I've found a couple of small areas that they missed which is really annoying and I'm not totally convinced the inside of the chassis is completely done. I might "top it up" myself to complete the job but I shouldn't have to. Overall then, an ok job but I'm not bowled over. The lowering kit however is fab! Mike |
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19th May 2013 7:32am |
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| SGH Member Since: 27 Sep 2010 Location: Hellingly-Sussex Posts: 1527
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So from your first post they were tell porkies "They charge about £500 all in and promise a careful and thorough job. We'll see." |
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19th May 2013 7:34am |
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| Green Machine Member Since: 19 Nov 2010 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 1226 
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I'm afraid I've had very similar experiences with 'professional' rust treatment providers (NOT this particular one). Pretty mediocre job - looks good when you pick it up because it's all black underneath, but doesn't hold up very well. Mine has a fair few bits that have been missed or just given a 'dust' of product. I'm also not convinced that the insides of the doors and bulkhead were done, which they were meant to be.
Ultimately, if you've got the time, the space, and the gear - you're much better off doing it yourself. You're the only person who will pay that much attention on your own vehicle. Although I'm beginning to feel this way about a lot of vehicle/garage services. I haven't found many that do a perfect job. 2005 Td5 | 90 Station Wagon | Tonga Green |
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19th May 2013 7:42am |
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| Killer90 Site Sponsor Member Since: 09 Oct 2011 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 6478
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Lovely Jubbly Simon 
Best thing to do is ask for photos along the way, i always take pictures especially when i door the door inners even off the waxoil oozing out so any pics of the man made  CSK Automotive
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19th May 2013 9:00am |
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| yobbie Member Since: 15 Nov 2010 Location: Isle of Wight Posts: 713 
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If you've found areas yourself that are not done & have paid £500 I would take it back. I would be very tempted to take the front bumper off (an easy job) to see if there is any inside the chassis. You shouldn't be topping it up yourself. |
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19th May 2013 9:05am |
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| SGH Member Since: 27 Sep 2010 Location: Hellingly-Sussex Posts: 1527
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Too true Having worked within the Motor Trade for the last 30 years I'll tar them all with the same brush unfortunately.
What really bugs me is paying high labour rates and getting kids doing the work who TBH do not give a toss. |
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19th May 2013 9:09am |
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| Killer90 Site Sponsor Member Since: 09 Oct 2011 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 6478
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^^ Too true, what you have to realise is and i say it to everyone who walks through my doors is that nearly all businesses work on an hourly basis hence the rush. I would rather spend an extra 3 hours of my time to get it right as my labour doesn't owe me anything
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19th May 2013 9:12am |
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| Culminator Member Since: 30 Apr 2013 Location: West sussex Posts: 305 |
As suggested, I will be taking the front bumper off to have a proper look at the chassis internals. if they are not done, it will go back to them and I'll make sure everyone is made aware of the shoddy quality of their work. Lets hope they did do what they say though.
I'll also report back if the chassis is treated internally as it should have been. Chris, sorry, I only took one shot of the "Man Made" but they have just launched a new website: tunemylandrover.com (I think) and there;s lots of images on there. |
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23rd May 2013 7:28am |
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| Happyoldgit Member Since: 14 Sep 2007 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3471 
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Excellent advice
DIY is the way to go, that way you only have yourself to blame if bits are overlooked and the bulkhead or rear cross member turn to dust after a few years - plus you won't have to believe the sales BS ....from whatever the source. Steve. Owned numerous Land Rover vehicles of all shapes and sizes over the decades. Current Defender: A non tarts hand-bagged Puma 110 XS USW. [Insert something impressive here such as extensive list of previous Land Rovers or examples of your prestigeous and expensive items, trinkets, houses, bikes, vehicles etc] http://forums.lr4x4.com I used to be Miserable ...but now I'm ecstatic. |
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23rd May 2013 8:19am |
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| stevie d Member Since: 09 Nov 2009 Location: Bishops Stortford Posts: 342 
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This is not a difficult DIY job, I bought a decent compressor and a dinitrol pack all for circa £400.
The hard part is getting the vehicle clean, the spraying is easy and enjoyable. Very little mess with the Dinitrol system. Killer seems to offer a good alternative at a fair price. These £500 to £800 waxoiling sessions seem to promise a lot and deliver little. Steve Defender 90 TD5 Station Wagon
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23rd May 2013 9:08am |
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| yobbie Member Since: 15 Nov 2010 Location: Isle of Wight Posts: 713
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Make sure it's done properly or this will happen
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23rd May 2013 5:40pm |
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