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| Butchers Boy Member Since: 10 Jan 2016 Location: Essex Posts: 426   
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Been wanting one of these for ever!! So decided to bite the bullet and treat myself it's about time I've not spent a penny on my P&J for ages (I've spent a small fortune on my new boat over the summer though...
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I've heard that these Nas Rear Steps suffer from rusting under the rubber tread plate as it's a water trap!? Has anybody else experienced this? Is there any way of stopping it before I fit it there must be something I can coat it with over the powder Coating to stop the rusting??? 2010 Defender 90 HT The longer I live..... The better I was! |
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27th Nov 2016 10:19pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7908 
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Could give it a coat of Buzzweld CIO before it's fitted to give it another layer of protection? James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641 MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557 Instagram @suffolk_rovers |
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27th Nov 2016 10:24pm |
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| Butchers Boy Member Since: 10 Jan 2016 Location: Essex Posts: 426
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Thanks Jow
Guess I could spray it with Wax Oil under the rubber matting... 2010 Defender 90 HT The longer I live..... The better I was! |
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27th Nov 2016 10:46pm |
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| Butchers Boy Member Since: 10 Jan 2016 Location: Essex Posts: 426
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^^
^^ 2010 Defender 90 HT
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27th Nov 2016 11:03pm |
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| Sulisuli Member Since: 30 Oct 2016 Location: South west Posts: 4799 
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Nice dials in your hardtop very smart. 2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90 2000 XS TD5 90 |
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27th Nov 2016 11:07pm |
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| ARC99 Member Since: 19 Feb 2013 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 1831 
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I had one fitted to my last 90, when it went in for a MOT they found it had rusted so removed it and found that the rear cross member had a rusted area which corresponded to the outline of the step, the step had only been fitted for 18 months. Don't make old people mad.
We don't like being old in the first place, so it doesn't take much to  us off.
Richard |
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28th Nov 2016 12:56pm |
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| Shorty53 Member Since: 17 May 2013 Location: Lancashire Posts: 135 
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This was mine a few weeks after my third dealer fit replacement step. Removed the step and
tipped out a litre of brown water. I have resolved the problem by drilling small drain holes at the lowest part of the tubes. Also, lift the rubber tread regularly and look out for rust on the welded top plate joints.  Click image to enlarge |
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28th Nov 2016 3:03pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7908
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I should have perhaps elaborated on my advice... I've just bought a new refurbished front bumper which has been re-powder coated. I wanted to stop similar early corrosion so made an enquiry to Craig Jones (Buzzweld) who is regularly on FB and he recommended giving it a light sand to provide a key and then use the Buzzweld CIO which will provide much better resistance to corrosion. So, its really like adding was wax oil, like you said, but should be better and has a hard satin finish.
Having not done it yet, I can't comment how well it works, but it seems to be getting great reviews on FB. James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641 MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557 Instagram @suffolk_rovers |
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28th Nov 2016 3:19pm |
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| Butchers Boy Member Since: 10 Jan 2016 Location: Essex Posts: 426
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Thanks Jow I'll order some! :thumbsup
Ordered! Prevention has got to be better than cure!  2010 Defender 90 HT
The longer I live..... The better I was! Last edited by Butchers Boy on 28th Nov 2016 3:32pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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28th Nov 2016 3:22pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7908
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Just a suggestion, I've no connection, just what I'm going to try. Just be aware postage is almost as much as the product (due to hazardous product apparently) so make sure you order enough. I now wish I'd order enough to do my bumperettes and cross member.
Just for reference if it bare metal or already corroded I think you need to put the Buzzweld RCP primer on first. Best to speak with them, they're really helpful. James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641 MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557 Instagram @suffolk_rovers |
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28th Nov 2016 3:31pm |
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| Butchers Boy Member Since: 10 Jan 2016 Location: Essex Posts: 426
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^^Thanks I've ordered two cans anyway^^^
Thanks Shorty for the tip on drilling the holes at the lowest part 2010 Defender 90 HT
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28th Nov 2016 3:35pm |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8582
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If you want it not too rust, take it to a decent hot dipped galvaniser and get it dipped in molten zinc.
With holes drilled it will also coat the inside. Then you can get it powder coated/painted to a colour of your choice. If the top coat is damaged then it will not rust. If the galvanisation is damaged then it can self heal. Brendan |
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28th Nov 2016 6:42pm |
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| Supacat Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 11018 
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Mine before warranty replacement.
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28th Nov 2016 9:35pm |
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| Supacat Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 11018
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Mine before warranty replacement.
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28th Nov 2016 9:36pm |
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