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simon67



Member Since: 18 Jun 2015
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England 2004 Defender 90 Td5 HT Rutland Red
Went into Urban Truck yesterday and they gave me the Optimill as an apology for having to have some warranty work

I must say its very nice, but I'm not sure on £65 for it, if the OEM is £25 which it is, then £40 difference is a bit of a no brainer for the extra

As for Twisted at £400 and Overfinch at £900 - roll on



PS For sale - one used diesel fuel cap with two keys £10 to charity
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MartinK



Member Since: 02 Mar 2011
Location: Silverdale (Lancashire/Cumbria Border)
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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Orkney Grey
dunc wrote:
Group buy on the Optimill version? I would take one.............


+1 Thumbs Up Defender "Puma" 2.4 110 County Utility (possibly the last of the 2.4's)
Post #594378 19th Jan 2017 11:50am
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simon67



Member Since: 18 Jun 2015
Location: west sussex
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England 2004 Defender 90 Td5 HT Rutland Red
Spoke to Optimill and they will do free post and packing to a single address

Its not worth it
Post #594381 19th Jan 2017 12:00pm
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smb



Member Since: 15 Jan 2013
Location: Cheshire
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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black
bpman wrote:
^^^ but the shiney ones have dilithium hydrocarbon valves and are IP69000000 rated and 'e' marked so safe on European roads ... I can't wait for the "tyre dust valves" thread next week Laughing

My solution ...


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Why the f Censored didn't I think of that Banging Head Ive gone through three already
Post #594433 19th Jan 2017 1:51pm
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adbseries3



Member Since: 27 Apr 2016
Location: sussex
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England 1999 Defender 90 V8 Petrol 50th Auto Atlantis Blue
Read this thread. Didn't know I needed a new petrol cap until I did. Bought the Optimil in silver. Looks great, can recommend it against Atlantis blue paint.
Post #594545 19th Jan 2017 7:45pm
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MJN110



Member Since: 18 May 2015
Location: North Yorkshire
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United Kingdom 2016 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 Landmark LE Montalcino Red
I really like the look of the Optimil cap.
I very much have a black theme going on my 90 Landmark but I am concerned the black would easily be marked when set down ?
Does anybody have one and would like to comment?
The silver option would be unpainted I assume and be more robust and not show the scratches so much.
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ericvv



Member Since: 02 Jun 2011
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Switzerland 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black
^^ No worries, there always is a solution for avoiding scratches to or by the fuel caps. Like below. Thumbs Up

Pickles wrote:
So, when Gracie is refuelled, it takes both Wifey & I to do it. I unlock the cap, & she holds the cap until refuelling is done, after which she hands me back the cap which I replace & lock!
There's no way I want a diesel impregnated cap dangling against Gracie's paintwork!
Pickles.

My Mrs. would kill me for the thought alone Rolling with laughter
Eric You never actually own a Defender. You merely look after it for the next generation.
http://youtu.be/yVRlSsJwD0o
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GtzTT9Pdl0
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8tMHiX9lSw
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Post #680160 20th Jan 2018 2:20pm
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MJN110



Member Since: 18 May 2015
Location: North Yorkshire
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United Kingdom 2016 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 Landmark LE Montalcino Red
I did see that suggestion but it would not go down well.
Just thinking I have 2 cars a BMW 1M owned for 2 years and the 90 landmark and my wife has not been in either of them yet!!
Post #680163 20th Jan 2018 2:36pm
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MJN110



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United Kingdom 2016 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 Landmark LE Montalcino Red
She loves her Rav 4
Post #680164 20th Jan 2018 2:44pm
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abyss



Member Since: 30 Sep 2017
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Australia 
HI,

Just thought to share my budget Aluminium fuel cap option.

Bought this Aluminium cap cover from ebay. (perfect fit but NOT in Silver)

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Aluminum-Diese...2749.l2649

I painted it with VHT high temp "Cast Aluminium" colour. Very happy with the outcome.


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LandRoverAnorak



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I quite like it in red Laughing Darren

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"You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia
Post #856266 16th Sep 2020 8:25am
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mk1collector



Member Since: 17 Sep 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
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England 2004 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Bonatti Grey
If it’s already aluminium why not just sand the paint off and lacquer? Ray
My build thread
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic17615.html
Post #856267 16th Sep 2020 8:32am
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abyss



Member Since: 30 Sep 2017
Location: Melbourne
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Australia 
Good idea or I should chemically strip the anodise and clear coat it.
Post #856401 16th Sep 2020 10:56pm
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