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TD5_dan



Member Since: 24 Feb 2012
Location: Essex
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2001 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Java Black
KBX Grilles
I am interested in getting the KBX grille and headlight surrounds, I know I want them in java black to match my Defender but not sure about standard vs premium. I know standard is powder coated black mesh and premium is stainless steel which is better hence slightly more expensive but I think I would prefer the subtle black mesh on my defender. The trouble is I want to know if there's any issues with the black mesh looking tatty after a year or so compared to the stainless steel. In which case I'm better off spending £20 more and putting up with the bling factor of it.

Just after some opinions and pics of yours with either type really, thanks. 2001 TD5 110 County Station Wagon - sold
1970 Series 2A Station Wagon
1970 Series 2A hard top
1960 Series 2
1972 Series 3
Post #353146 22nd Aug 2014 3:35pm
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Clemmo



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England 2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Stornoway Grey

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Mine had the standard....
I soon became tired of trying to keep it looking good.
I replaced with some stainless sheet...a very simple job

Clemmo Make today a little better than yesterday but not so good as tomorrow....
Defender 90 HT............Pangea Green
BMW X3 Msport............Carbon Black
Mini Electric................Grey. (wow!)
MGB Roadster……..........Vermillion 17k miles
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Post #353186 22nd Aug 2014 8:41pm
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TD5_dan



Member Since: 24 Feb 2012
Location: Essex
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2001 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Java Black
Thank you. That looks lovely, so in your opinion it's worth getting the premium to begin with? 2001 TD5 110 County Station Wagon - sold
1970 Series 2A Station Wagon
1970 Series 2A hard top
1960 Series 2
1972 Series 3
Post #353371 24th Aug 2014 9:57am
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gilarion



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Wales 2007 Defender 90 Other CSW Trident Green
Go for the premium, stainless steel is always the best. You could always remove the stainless grill and spray it Java Black then you would have the best of both worlds, the colour you wanted and something that will not rust.
Post #353372 24th Aug 2014 10:10am
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Clemmo



Member Since: 03 Aug 2012
Location: Mile Oak
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England 2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Stornoway Grey
The Premium is probably the better option...
But I do think the ”mesh" quality lets down a great product
It's an easy mod if you wish thou

Clemmo Make today a little better than yesterday but not so good as tomorrow....
Defender 90 HT............Pangea Green
BMW X3 Msport............Carbon Black
Mini Electric................Grey. (wow!)
MGB Roadster……..........Vermillion 17k miles
Honda Benly CD200....Maroon --------McLouis Fusio........7.4m of fun
Post #353376 24th Aug 2014 10:19am
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