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YORKSHIRELAD

Member Since: 17 Mar 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 159

Flakey paint on side and nas rear step.

Hi lads. Does anyone know if the paint on steps is covered under warranty?. At 2 years old the paint/powder coating is coming off in chunks.
Cheers, Richard. 1963 Series 2A truck cab
2008 110 SW

13th Mar 2010 7:54pm

johnnyturbo2002

Member Since: 21 May 2009
Location: Poniente Granadino
Posts: 371

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Java Black

I think it is, if it isn't it seems like it should be... 2008 Defender 110 60 year Edition (sold unfortunately)
IN the hunt for another Puma for the wifey!
2008 Kia Sorento LX 😁 2.5crdi

13th Mar 2010 8:31pm

YORKSHIRELAD

Member Since: 17 Mar 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 159

Thanks for the reply. I'll ring them on monday anyway, I just wondered wether to buy the Hammerite or not yet

Richard 1963 Series 2A truck cab
2008 110 SW

13th Mar 2010 8:54pm

landyman1

Member Since: 11 Jul 2009
Location: Pembrokeshire,South Wales
Posts: 57

2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey

I agree, warranty should cover it.
If you remember selling point of having accessories fitted at time or within one month of new vehicle purchase is that they have the same 3 year warranty as vehicle, rather than just 12 months, so warranty SHOULD definetely apply to original fitment steps.
Hope you don't have a dealer that needs pressure brought to bear!
Wish you well. 1981 series 3 swb gone
1986 v8 110 station wagon current
2009 puma 110 xs utility station wagon latest addition

13th Mar 2010 10:42pm

YORKSHIRELAD

Member Since: 17 Mar 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 159

landyman1 wrote:
I agree, warranty should cover it.
If you remember selling point of having accessories fitted at time or within one month of new vehicle purchase is that they have the same 3 year warranty as vehicle, rather than just 12 months, so warranty SHOULD definetely apply to original fitment steps.
Hope you don't have a dealer that needs pressure brought to bear!
Wish you well.

Thanks. fingers crossed pressure won't be needed. 1963 Series 2A truck cab
2008 110 SW

13th Mar 2010 10:50pm

RED-DOT

Member Since: 29 Jun 2009
Location: stirling
Posts: 2363

I bet your dealer will say the flaking is caused by unattended stone chipping and wear and tear. 2008 RS4 gone, 123d M Sport, and a Puma 90 XS..

14th Mar 2010 8:04am

K9F

Member Since: 12 Nov 2009
Location: Bournemouth
Posts: 9610

2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

Powder Coat Them!

RED-DOT wrote:
I bet your dealer will say the flaking is caused by unattended stone chipping and wear and tear.

If that is the case, whip 'em off and get them zinc washed and powder coated. Mine too the finish is coming off at the end adjacent to the wheel. Replacement under warranty would just be a 'sticking plaster' fix as another couple of years down the line you'll be very likely to be in the same boat anyway. 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!!

14th Mar 2010 8:24am

Glynparry25

Member Since: 16 Feb 2009
Location: Miserable Midlands
Posts: 3015

2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS DCPU Tonga Green

If it was fit as standard it will have a full warranty. They do a full 'rust' check on services so should have picked up and stone chips then and rectified them then

Glyn

14th Mar 2010 9:51am

alantd

Member Since: 14 Dec 2008
Location: Northamptonshire
Posts: 1513

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Tonga Green

Agreed. Had my rear step replaced on warranty because it was rusting. One that started out as a 2.4 TDCi 110 XS
+ New Defender 110 First Edition

14th Mar 2010 10:50am

Grockle

Member Since: 24 Nov 2008
Location: Peak District National Park
Posts: 2266

2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Tonga Green

check your rear cross members too,some have hardly any paint on them,I had ours re sprayed as there was signs of rust after 6 months 2.4 90 XS
1968 1/32 scale Britains 109 Pick up.

14th Mar 2010 12:46pm

YORKSHIRELAD

Member Since: 17 Mar 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 159

Thanks for your replies. I'll ring the dealers next week.

Richard 1963 Series 2A truck cab
2008 110 SW

14th Mar 2010 4:31pm

mse

Member Since: 06 Apr 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 5035

2016 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Scotia Grey

You will find the step wont be covered if it wasnt fitted at purchase.

There are bits of rust on mine ive just dealt with myself. All parts get 12months warranty.

There are bits of corrosion across mine i noticed on bits i havent coated - like the rear diff (pan and diff itself) prop shaft etc.

Im drawing up a list for it to go in soon.

To be honest i would treat any corrosion myself and quickly.

Quote:
. They do a full 'rust' check on services so should have picked up and stone chips then and rectified them then

Im not sure they do rectify them - they are definately supposed to check for corrosion, but not fix...you have to be asked/or ask for it to be done. Mike

14th Mar 2010 10:11pm

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