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4RF RDS



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Thoughts on this change?
Did not like the all black grill and bezels. What do you think of this upgrade? Not sure yet. Boost rims going in shortly.


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4RF RDS



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Canada 2000 Defender 110 Td5 XS CSW Epsom Green
Seriously??? 59 views and no comments??? 2010 Range Rover MkIII Autobiography Super Charged (Idris)
2003 Range Rover Mk III (Desmond FitzWilliam)
2000 Defender 110 CSW TD5 (CTX)
1992 Range Rover Classic (Lizzy)
1972 Series III 300 Tdi (Stanwood)
1967 MGB GT

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uncas



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I had a silver grill and headlight surrounds and hated them.

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Lambley



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Not for me I'm afraid, just looks a bit too shiny and blingy, brunel grey looks good.
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Hairysteve



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Not my cup of tea, black would be nice Whistle
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I've got brunel and was thinking of trying body colour or satin black, all that actually matters is if you like it DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,

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sharkey964



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When I got mine it had a stainless bumper & A bar...... Whistle
Just had to go....Too bling.
Black is the only way.IMO.
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Mash



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Too much chrome for me, but it's your wagon so stick with what you like.
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Rallymental



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4RF RDS wrote:
Seriously??? 59 views and no comments???


I don't think it looks too bad, but I'd probably wait and see what you think when you get the Boosts on, that will probably make a big difference to the whole 'look' and might help to bring it all together.

Listen to me, I sound like one of those flouncy shirted interior designers!!! Rolling with laughter
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I had Brunel I changed to black Whistle
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Mr Fox



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I'd vote too bling as well... However, I do have a mono colour Defender, so I'm hardly unbiased. Very Happy
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4RF RDS wrote:
Seriously??? 59 views and no comments???


I think therein lies the answer. People on the forum generally are the type who adhere to the "if you can't say anything nice don't say anything at all"

We all do things we like to our cars. Personally I think the silver spray you've used looks cheap and nasty like a Halfords job. The OE Brunel grey might have been better.

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Don't hold back there RRUK Rolling with laughter
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mrandmrsh



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RRUK wrote:
People on the forum generally are the type who adhere to "if you can't say anything nice don't say anything at all"


Indeed, generally they are, although sometimes rude comments are made too but I'm sure no one will say anything like that here.

RRUK wrote:
Personally I think the silver spray you've used looks cheap and nasty


Oops, I was wrong Rolling with laughter

Actually I was one of the 59. It's shiny and chromey and for me makes the front look heavier which accentuates the standard wheels looking a bit weedy.

With larger tyres and wheels with more offset or spacers it would look different again.

But what do I know? I went from dual finish alloys to wolf steels and I love it. When I posted my pics I got one person who said they though it looked ok. The silent majority's voice was much louder but I don't care, I still think it looks great and seeing as it's my money that's fine.

If you have a look in mind search the web for others similar and pinch ideas from here and there and make it yours. The great thing with a Defender is you can put it back or make it totally different with a few hours spannering Thumbs Up 2015 110 USW XS in Santorini with premium contrast leather seats in tan/black, black headlining and with Dual Finish alloys (in the garage, now on Wolf rims with Goodyear MT/Rs)

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I too was one of the 59. It was a brave move but thankfully can be easily rectified. Thumbs Up If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

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