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ajac8



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I Take it back - very smart in gloss. well done Sir. Thumbs Up

What did you cover the D posts in before painting - they don't look OEM textured? Wannabe Defender Owner - on the hunt.

2010 TDV8 Vogue SE Range Rover
1994 Hard Dash Classic (was once in in bits)
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Sulisuli



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey
Bow down Bow down brilliant work George. 2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90
2000 XS TD5 90
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grafty99



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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 90 Td5 HT Caledonian Blue
Wow, thank you chaps! Embarassed Bow down Bow down

The D pillars are wrapped in textured vinyl from the factory. I have removed the vinyl and painted directly onto the aluminium panel underneath Thumbs Up 2002 90 Td5 Station Wagon
1990 Vogue SE
Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200
Td5 90 Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic50767.html
Tdi 110 Thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic69562.html
RRC Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic54492.html
Instagram http://www.instagram.com/george_grafton
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Barneyboy



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England 1986 Defender 90 2.5 n/a Diesel ST Nato Green
Hi, I’ve been following this thread from the start and have to say that looks stunning, I too was on the fence with the black but it really does look very nice indeed, great work grafty99 Thumbs Up
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Co1



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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Loire Blue
Jeez’O! Cracking job mate! Thumbs Up
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L110CDL



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I too was on the fence, but you have pulled it off again George, great work and outcome Cool 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.

Keeper.

Clayton.
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grafty99



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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 90 Td5 HT Caledonian Blue
The Range Rovers first outing in 2020, just a trip down to the harbour for a meal. Every time I drive it I still can't quite believe how it was only a couple of years ago to how it is now Shocked

December 2017


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Tonight


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 2002 90 Td5 Station Wagon
1990 Vogue SE
Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200
Td5 90 Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic50767.html
Tdi 110 Thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic69562.html
RRC Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic54492.html
Instagram http://www.instagram.com/george_grafton
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Procta



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it has come a long way, I remember when me and my dad worked on the rover metro gta, We used to be out there a good few hours, and we would push forwards. Even if it was a little job it was a major step forward, when we got the car running for the 1st time, we were yeah, it was a light at the end of the tunnel. I do miss projects like this and my dad does too, if he wasn't such a moody arse we would have gone further with his land rover. But then again we will have to see what this year brings. Thumbs Up Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back

Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it!
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L110CDL



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I remember seeing it before you had even moved the RRC from it's " parking space " , it has come a very long way George Bow down 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.

Keeper.

Clayton.
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Procta



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That would have been when you two were having some dodgy Tea and Biscuits Whistle Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back

Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it!
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Rosco



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red
Stunning work George. Thumbs Up

I'm jealous at the time, space and skill you have, as well as the finished article. The level of quality shines through and I suspect if it had been to one of the "restorers" out there you'd be faced with a bill heading north of 4 figures.

Keep up the cracking work and I'll wait patiently to see what the next project is Bow down 2007 - Stornoway Grey 90 XS SW - Gone
2002 - Black Discovery II - Gone
2014 - Montalcino Red 110 XS SW
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grafty99



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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 90 Td5 HT Caledonian Blue
Thank you very much Bow down

The next project is the 110. Just the bodywork and interior as the chassis and axles are already done Thumbs Up 2002 90 Td5 Station Wagon
1990 Vogue SE
Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200
Td5 90 Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic50767.html
Tdi 110 Thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic69562.html
RRC Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic54492.html
Instagram http://www.instagram.com/george_grafton
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grafty99



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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 90 Td5 HT Caledonian Blue
Been to collect a new tailgate for the Range Rover today, a heater tab came off and a repair was unsuccessful. National Windscreens couldn't replace the glass so a complete tailgate was on the cards.

It'll be painted gloss black and rust treated before fitting to ensure a long service life Mr. Green



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 2002 90 Td5 Station Wagon
1990 Vogue SE
Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200
Td5 90 Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic50767.html
Tdi 110 Thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic69562.html
RRC Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic54492.html
Instagram http://www.instagram.com/george_grafton
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ajac8



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Aluminium? Go on... how much? Wannabe Defender Owner - on the hunt.

2010 TDV8 Vogue SE Range Rover
1994 Hard Dash Classic (was once in in bits)
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grafty99



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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 90 Td5 HT Caledonian Blue
It seemed lighter than the original but I haven't looked closely to see if it actually is aluminium. I suspect it is. The cost (are you sitting down?) was
£50.00!

It was covered by the glass cover on my insurance policy and, as they couldn't replace the glass in the original tailgate, the insurance company covered an entire replacement - result Thumbs Up 2002 90 Td5 Station Wagon
1990 Vogue SE
Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200
Td5 90 Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic50767.html
Tdi 110 Thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic69562.html
RRC Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic54492.html
Instagram http://www.instagram.com/george_grafton
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