DEFENDER2.NET - View topic - Chassis paint or underseal?

↓ Advertise on Defender2 ↓

Home · FAQ · New Posts · My Posts · PMs · Search · Members · Map · Calendar · Profile · Donate · Register · Log In

Home > Puma (Tdci) > Chassis paint or underseal?

Page 2 of 2

Print this entire topic ·

Supacat

Member Since: 16 Oct 2012
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 11018

2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS DCPU Keswick Green

Thought the rear chassis cross member was fading a bit so removed my rear step bumper to check and was surprised just what the difference was in 6 months from new:
[URL=]

Click image to enlarge[/URL]
[URL=]

Click image to enlarge[/URL]

Just what do they use to paint it with - it looks like it's not UV stable?

Thought i might as well have a look at the front bumper and was shocked to see the extent of rust around all of the mounting pates together with the lower inner edges:
[URL=]

Click image to enlarge[/URL]
[URL=]

Click image to enlarge[/URL]

I found this sticker on the front bumper, so assume this is the company that makes them for LR - I also assume they won the contract on price alone!
[URL=]

Click image to enlarge[/URL]

Decided to try the POR-15 Chassis Painting Kit so both front and rear will be getting an undercoat of POR15 Black Rust Preventative Paint before an overcoat of Chassis Coat Black.

Whilst on the subject of little quality issues - stabbed my hand on this piece of wire when taking the front grill off:
[URL=]

Click image to enlarge[/URL]

Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated

11th Jun 2013 9:23am

jlerra

Member Since: 10 Jul 2009
Location: Gibraltar/London
Posts: 149

2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black

Rust Proving

'Before 'n' After', all the way if you want to keep your truck for a while.
6 years on - no rust after inspection.
Great product with free periodic inspection.

el pepe flamenco JLS
'El Pepe Flamenco'

11th Jun 2013 10:53am

Happyoldgit

Member Since: 14 Sep 2007
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 3471

2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Corris Grey

^^Covering items in whatever brand floats your boat will not cure poor bonding between the metal manufacturers finish

The coating flakes off the front bumper in just the same manner as it will off the mudflap brackets, side and rear steps so expect warranty replacements at some point in the future or DIY refinishing. Same goes for the paint on the aircon grille and other sundry items. 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.

11th Jun 2013 12:38pm

diesel_jim

Member Since: 13 Oct 2008
Location: hiding
Posts: 6088

Re: Rust Proving

jlerra wrote:
'Before 'n' After', all the way if you want to keep your truck for a while.
6 years on - no rust after inspection.
Great product with free periodic inspection.

el pepe flamenco

You were lucky then

11th Jun 2013 1:52pm

Page 2 of 2

All times are GMT

Jump to

< Previous Topic | Next Topic >

Posting Rules

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum