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| meeerrrk Member Since: 12 Feb 2017 Location: Surrey Posts: 548   
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Without giving too many details away in the public domain, the car has spent two days with a local alarm specialist having a fully comprehensive alarm and immobiliser fitted, help me sleep a little at night. I've got another few layers of security in the pipeline too so I hope my defender isn't an easy target.
When I was under the car removing the side steps and steering guard for power coating I found lots of mud, so I bought myself an attahement for my karcher which rotates to get in all the nook and crannies, really recommend anyone. Happy to see my chassis is in good condition, although I am booked in for the full works with Chris:)  Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Never thought I'd need one of these to clean a car Click image to enlarge But the defender is looking tidy 
Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge The car is booked in to the paint shop next week to have the roof and arches painted gloss black. They will also be painting my rear cross memeber. So together with the power coated bits should look great next week ! Then it's on to the interior.... My 90 Project : http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic52774.html |
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4th Mar 2017 2:54pm |
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| Wild Card 90 Member Since: 03 Dec 2014 Location: Gerlingen Posts: 1060  
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The roof in gloss black will look good.
I personally would stick with the grey wheel spats, but Iīm sure there are fans of both variations. Might be worthwhile having the back panels of the mirrors painted in gloss black, or grey. The original matt black coloured plastic fades, turning a porous grey colour remarkably quickly. Same thing with the crossmember and the standard front bumper. I had both painted in gloss Santorini. Just looks well finished, and cleans up nicely when washed! Stephen 1998 Tdi 90 SW, 2008 Td4 90 SW, 2012 2.2 90 SW, 2" raised Trailmaster/Terrafirma Heavy Track Raids, 255 MTīs, Recaro CSīs, anorak, wellingtons |
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4th Mar 2017 3:39pm |
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| meeerrrk Member Since: 12 Feb 2017 Location: Surrey Posts: 548
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I've got a pair of gloss black painted mirror covers to fit, I found exactly what you said!
I've also got a new front bumper to fit too, a britpart drl one.. I was thinking of having it painted gloss black too, do you recommend I do that? I guess they are powdercoated from new. I have asked he paint shop to paint the rear xmember gloss too, is that a good idea from your experience? My 90 Project : http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic52774.html |
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4th Mar 2017 3:45pm |
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| Wild Card 90 Member Since: 03 Dec 2014 Location: Gerlingen Posts: 1060
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I think the gloss black finish on both front and rear will look great.
 on the mirrors!
Iīm going to have the mirror arm done next. They have corroded horribly, and this winter started to flake. The tow bracket mount is also gloss, and I should have had the tow ball done at the same time. On the list. Click image to enlarge 1998 Tdi 90 SW, 2008 Td4 90 SW, 2012 2.2 90 SW, 2" raised Trailmaster/Terrafirma Heavy Track Raids, 255 MTīs, Recaro CSīs, anorak, wellingtons |
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4th Mar 2017 4:37pm |
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| meeerrrk Member Since: 12 Feb 2017 Location: Surrey Posts: 548
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Yes! That looks fantastic, thanks for the picture, that's made my mind up
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4th Mar 2017 5:42pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7906 
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Looking great as it is
 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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4th Mar 2017 9:02pm |
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| DEFEND3R Member Since: 05 Mar 2017 Location: Lancashire Posts: 3
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Hi Meeerrrk, I'm interested in your old wheels and front bumper (picking up our first defender next weekend), please can you PM me the details if these are still for sale. Thanks
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5th Mar 2017 10:12pm |
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| DEFEND3R Member Since: 05 Mar 2017 Location: Lancashire Posts: 3
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6th Mar 2017 6:48am |
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| DEFEND3R Member Since: 05 Mar 2017 Location: Lancashire Posts: 3
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6th Mar 2017 6:48am |
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| meeerrrk Member Since: 12 Feb 2017 Location: Surrey Posts: 548
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To simplify my keys now I've got an aftermarket security system, I've now got an all in one key, which is a much neater solution even if you use the factory alarm and immobiliser system.
Click image to enlarge Going from this; Click image to enlarge To this; Click image to enlarge My 90 Project : http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic52774.html |
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7th Mar 2017 1:05pm |
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| Keith5 Member Since: 27 May 2016 Location: Scotland Posts: 354 
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That integrated key looks really smart, who did you get to complete the work? Keith
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9th Mar 2017 9:51am |
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| steve_c3 Member Since: 30 Apr 2015 Location: Hants Posts: 173 
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Nice looking Landy. I tried calling a couple of companies to upgrade the alarm system from standard on mine but neither could help as it was 'a complicated process'. I'd be interested to know who you used on yours? 2002 Defender 110 CSW TD5
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9th Mar 2017 9:28pm |
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| meeerrrk Member Since: 12 Feb 2017 Location: Surrey Posts: 548
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The key is available from two people, either http://www.remotekey.co.uk/land-rover/defender-2/ Or https://tmdtuning.com/shop/defender-alarm-remote/ I personally got it from TMD. A local locksmith cut the key for me. My 90 Project : http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic52774.html |
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9th Mar 2017 10:31pm |
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| meeerrrk Member Since: 12 Feb 2017 Location: Surrey Posts: 548
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I ended up using this guy, his name is Dave. He is based in Hampshire so should work out ok. Give him a try, he will certainly be able to do it and I would recommend him. http://www.mobileautomotivesystems.co.uk My 90 Project : http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic52774.html |
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9th Mar 2017 10:34pm |
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