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Xelr8

Member Since: 26 Aug 2014
Location: Sheffield
Posts: 165

2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Montalcino Red

Must admit that after looking at all the options I think I'd stick with the std one but done slightly differently

14th Oct 2014 12:14pm

Grouse

Member Since: 16 Apr 2012
Location: on the hill
Posts: 521

+10 the standard grill suits the vehicle - anything else looks like its Carlos Fandango - the only alternative grill imho that would look good would be a Stage 1 V8 galvanised

14th Oct 2014 12:15pm

JWL

Member Since: 26 Oct 2011
Location: Hereford
Posts: 3443

I went a different route, bit more utilitarian with a classic twist. Well that's what I call it anyway

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14th Oct 2014 12:28pm

Lambley

Member Since: 20 Apr 2013
Location: Mid Devon
Posts: 1435

They all look nice, after looking at the pictures I do like the look of the KBX one but I'm sticking with my XS one

....for now!

14th Oct 2014 1:07pm

EastFreo

Member Since: 24 May 2014
Location: Perth
Posts: 103

I really like the standard grille and got our local dealer to paint it indus silver. Very happy with the result. I also did the inside dash. Ended up like the silver pack but I didn't have to wait a couple of extra months

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14th Oct 2014 1:18pm

Lambley

Member Since: 20 Apr 2013
Location: Mid Devon
Posts: 1435

^^^ any pix of the inside? ^^^

14th Oct 2014 1:23pm

EastFreo

Member Since: 24 May 2014
Location: Perth
Posts: 103

Not the best photos but here we go. I also splurged and got the all black leather premium seats.

Wife laughs at me as I constantly smiling when I driving!

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14th Oct 2014 1:40pm

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 17382

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

I do like the Stage 1 V8 front end treatment, and prefer it to the later plastic grilles. One thing about the standard grille that bugs me is the way that sonner or later they always seem to sag in the middle. Mine is now discretely straightened by the addition of some carefully located cable ties.

JWL - your grille and front end treatment is (in my personal opinion) one of the best, and is what LR should have done as standard. A tastefully updated Stage 1 V8 look!

14th Oct 2014 1:53pm

JWL

Member Since: 26 Oct 2011
Location: Hereford
Posts: 3443

Cheers Blackwolf, just a little thing I knocked up in my shed

14th Oct 2014 2:10pm

OldhamLandy

Member Since: 17 Oct 2013
Location: somewhere
Posts: 164

2016 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black

I currently have the black KBX front grille and I am thinking of changing this back to the original Defender Grille, but would like to paint this Gloss Black (it's currently Brunel Silver) - what would be involved in this - will the whole bumper need to be sanded first to gain a perfectly smooth finish, etch prime, gloss spray paint then clear lacquer? 2016 Defender 90xs SW - Santorini Black with Silver Pack
2014 Defender 90xs SW - Corris Grey with Santorini Black Roof

14th Oct 2014 5:33pm

OldhamLandy

Member Since: 17 Oct 2013
Location: somewhere
Posts: 164

I meant Grille not bumper to be sanded - sorry

2016 Defender 90xs SW - Santorini Black with Silver Pack
2014 Defender 90xs SW - Corris Grey with Santorini Black Roof

14th Oct 2014 5:33pm

Lambley

Member Since: 20 Apr 2013
Location: Mid Devon
Posts: 1435

^^ Maybe we should (as a forum) sort out some kind of grill swapping system. That way we can change the look of out Defenders - say every 6 months - ideal
Maybe we could introduce wheels, bumpers, roof racks..... the list is endless

14th Oct 2014 5:49pm

CyberCharlie

Member Since: 01 Jul 2010
Location: Reading
Posts: 140

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Java Black

Ok I did the change. I have installed a KBX in Brunel Silver. Now I have an OEM grille and light surrounds in perfect order to get rid of. Anyone needing a spare? The grille includes the original Land Rover badge.
Also I have 2 front light guards and 2 rear guards (the ones in metal, original from Land Rover) if anyone is interested. My Land Rover doesn't have problems... it has features to keep me entertained doing DIY

17th Oct 2014 4:27pm

Cat81

Member Since: 05 Mar 2014
Location: Kent
Posts: 60

2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Orkney Grey

OldhamLandy wrote:
I currently have the black KBX front grille and I am thinking of changing this back to the original Defender Grille, but would like to paint this Gloss Black (it's currently Brunel Silver) - what would be involved in this - will the whole bumper need to be sanded first to gain a perfectly smooth finish, etch prime, gloss spray paint then clear lacquer?

That's exactly what I did, sanding, one layer of prime, 3 layers of gloss black, 1 layer of clear lacquer. With a careful wet sanding (highest grit) between layers.

I am very pleased with the result!

17th Oct 2014 10:28pm

bear100

Member Since: 22 Mar 2010
Location: South Wales
Posts: 1917

2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Santorini Black

Cheaper to buy new standard ones, it's the best look

2016 Range Rover Autobiography 4.4 TDV8
2010 110 XS Utility 2.4TDCI
2010 Range Rover Sport TDV8 (gone)
2007 Discovery HSE TDV6 (gone)
1993 110 csw 200 tdi (gone)
1994 90 HT 300 tdi (gone)
1994 discovery 300tdi (gone)
90 hybrid 3.5 v8 (gone)
Range rover bobtail 3.5 v8 (gone)

17th Oct 2014 10:44pm

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