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hank



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Refinishing Chequerplate - Backing/gasket
Generally speaking, is chequerplate backing/gasket material stuck fast to the chequerplate?

My 110 came with silver chequerplate which I intend to remove and refinish black. The type of finish (anodise, powder coat, paint) depends on whether the backing/gasket comes off. If it doesn't then it depends on what the backing/gasket material is made of.

I would like to remove the chequerplate completely but the associated panel damage will be too costly to repair so refinishing black is the best compromise as it will be less prominent against the Stornoway Grey paint.

Perhaps I’d be better off buying new black chequerplate? My concern there is that the fixing holes won’t line up, resulting in more hole drilling and more opportunity for rust.

Are replacement backing/gaskets available?

I realise the answer it to take it off and have a look which I will do at some point but until then, any experience gratefully received…
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LandRoverAnorak



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The backing gasket is neoprene, probably 2-3mm thick. It's loose fitted so shouldn't be stuck to the back, although never say never. Even if it is though, it's not an insurmountable problem.

To be honest, your last line really sums it up - take one off and have a look. It's only half a dozen or so bolts or screws.

Buying new chequer plate just to change the colour does sound like overkill. Darren

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Post #590632 6th Jan 2017 9:15am
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Froglaise



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OE plate has the neoprene foam gasket glued to it and free on the panel side. I had same issue, silver plate but wanted black to be less obvious. Unscrewed, refinished and screwed back on, all the time while the gasket stayed complete and attached to the plate.
Post #590634 6th Jan 2017 9:31am
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hank



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Thanks both.

Does anybody know whether the acids or heat used in anodising or powder coating will destroy the neoprene?

Froglaise how did you refinish yours?
Post #590648 6th Jan 2017 10:09am
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Froglaise



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For the smaller rear quarter and bumper top parts I used my own DIY powder coating kit I have. I didn't even attempt baking the gaskets, no chance they'd survive that I just scrapped them off and cut some new from same thickness self adhesive neoprene foam from a B&Q type shop over here in France.

For the long sills and wing tops I blasted to get clean (overkill really any degreasing cleaner will do but I had my blaster out for something else) etch-primed then spray coated with black engine block coat enamel paint from a rattle can I bought at a metal finishers down the road. Takes longer to do and dry that way but very hard and durable, at least as good as powder coat. Looks OE. No scratches or marks after 2000 miles motorway, road and off road over Christmas.
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RED-DOT



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Best thing for CP is to dig a hole in acidic soil, place said CP in hole and cover up with acidic soil.
Leave there until forgotten about! 2008 RS4 gone, 123d M Sport, and a Puma 90 XS..
Post #590654 6th Jan 2017 10:35am
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Froglaise



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Rolling with laughter


Not so easy to forget about the 34 holes removing it all leaves in the bodywork though!
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RED-DOT



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Dealer speak..... "a no cost option for added lightness". 2008 RS4 gone, 123d M Sport, and a Puma 90 XS..
Post #590657 6th Jan 2017 10:47am
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miker



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RED-DOT wrote:
Best thing for CP is to dig a hole in acidic soil, place said CP in hole and cover up with acidic soil.
Leave there until forgotten about!


Some of us quite like CP you know Wink
Post #590670 6th Jan 2017 11:26am
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Wild Card 90



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Post #590672 6th Jan 2017 11:40am
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mse



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Reasonable chequer plate suits a defender - some people do go CP mad and it just looks wrong..but better to have CP wingtops and Censored wings! Mike
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Mo Murphy



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The body panels won't rust if you drill more holes, they're made of aluminium 😉
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Post #590686 6th Jan 2017 1:09pm
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mse



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I know the ali bits dont rust, but they do get scratched, dented, chipped, bent etc Mike
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hank



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Mo Murphy wrote:
The body panels won't rust if you drill more holes, they're made of aluminium 😉
Mo


Yeah I thought that but some panels attract a magnet where others don't? (off topic sorry)

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Post #590708 6th Jan 2017 2:17pm
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miker



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Hank, which ones? If your defender is late td5 or newer, you'll have galv steel doors...
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