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MussEd

Member Since: 20 Feb 2013
Location: East Lothian
Posts: 354

2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Baltic Blue

Series look light surrounds

I'm going to fit a Mesh style front grille(I'm favouring the Zunsport offering at the moment) in the near future - to complement this I'd like to fit some light surround in the style of Series III vehicles.

Seen a couple of different options but nothing is ideal. Most seem to be offered in Santorini glossy black or body coloured - I want a Matte/Satin black finish and no gap (between the side light and indicator) I'm bound to have overlooked something - can anyone point me in the right direction? Or if what I'm after doesn't exist off the shelf, what would I need to make my own?

*May I add that I'm not intending this to be a authentic concourse standard reproduction - just want to try and nod in the older style's direction.

2nd Feb 2021 10:07am

mwestcrew

Member Since: 09 Dec 2019
Location: South Warwickshire
Posts: 253

2011 Defender 130 Puma 2.4 HCPU Baltic Blue

I’ve got these in satin on mine. Never seen them without the little grilles between the indicator and sidelight though.

https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/u...1C26D.jpeg 2011 130 Utility Body
2005 110 Van

2nd Feb 2021 10:39am

MussEd

Member Since: 20 Feb 2013
Location: East Lothian
Posts: 354

Actually they look really good - you mind my asking where you got them? I was thinking if I can’t get an exact match for the mesh I do chose it would maybe be better just blank but I’m open to other good solutions like yours!

2nd Feb 2021 11:23am

mwestcrew

Member Since: 09 Dec 2019
Location: South Warwickshire
Posts: 253

They are from uproar 4x4.

Search this on EBay

Land Rover Defender Stealth Metal Headlight Surrounds - Uproar 4x4 2011 130 Utility Body
2005 110 Van

2nd Feb 2021 11:56am

LandRoverAnorak

Member Since: 17 Jul 2011
Location: Surrey
Posts: 11324

I've no idea why these things are so expensive but there's a similar option at a similar price here:

https://www.4x4overlander.com/product/heri...nds-gills/ Darren

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2nd Feb 2021 12:08pm

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7906

2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey

I much prefer the look of the above Nakatanenga Heritage Headlight Surrounds with Gills, but they're sill money for what they are. Also note they have a textured finish, so NOT smooth like the Series light surrounds. Puts me off a little too. James
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2nd Feb 2021 12:14pm

MussEd

Member Since: 20 Feb 2013
Location: East Lothian
Posts: 354

I've seen both of these now you've both included the links but think I must have skipped past because of the price! The region of £200?

Thanks chaps will keep them both in mind as the search continues for a more *cough* affordable solution!

2nd Feb 2021 12:16pm

LandRoverAnorak

Member Since: 17 Jul 2011
Location: Surrey
Posts: 11324

I might be able to help there

https://www.defender2.net/forum/post738660.html#738660 Darren

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2nd Feb 2021 12:25pm

hank

Member Since: 12 Sep 2016
Location: South Wales
Posts: 2300

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

I went for the Nakatanenga heritage ones from 4x4 Overlander as I liked the OEM style horn louvres.
Don't remember them being that price though! They are supplied textured but paint up fine with high build primer.

A picture with a zunsport grille too as you mention wanting one of them too

Click image to enlarge > 110 XS Double Cab

2nd Feb 2021 12:29pm

Fat Cog

Member Since: 19 Mar 2012
Location: Oxfordshire & Devon
Posts: 502

2016 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey

Just to give you an idea on the look Nananatenga in black on mine; like Hank, I'm sure they were a lot cheaper when I bought them, I suspect Brexit tariff?

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2nd Feb 2021 12:35pm

LandRoverAnorak

Member Since: 17 Jul 2011
Location: Surrey
Posts: 11324

I looked at them last year and they've been around that price for along time. Darren

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2nd Feb 2021 1:22pm

Litch

Member Since: 10 Mar 2013
Location: Oxfordshire
Posts: 762

I have had the Nakatanenga surrounds & finishers on mine since 2014 but they came in a smooth finish which has stood the test of time.
The Nakatanenga grille however is a different matter, that has been on since 2010 and came in a textured finish which started falling off almost straight away. I repainted it once and it was a right royal pain to do. Where the paint had fallen off it cleaned up to bare alloy a treat but where the paint was still present it just would not shift so eventually I settled for a combination of etch & high-build primer which seemed to do the trick.

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2nd Feb 2021 2:55pm

stephan123

Member Since: 18 Mar 2015
Location: London
Posts: 282

Fat Cog wrote:
Just to give you an idea on the look Nananatenga in black on mine; like Hank, I'm sure they were a lot cheaper when I bought them, I suspect Brexit tariff?

Click image to enlarge

I am also keen on these but wanted to know if they are a straight swap with original surrounds or do additional holes need to be drilled?

2nd Feb 2021 5:00pm

Dinnu

Member Since: 24 Dec 2019
Location: Lija
Posts: 3414

2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Santorini Black

I really wonder if anyone has simply taken a standard finisher, such as BTR7850PUC which are dirty cheap and modified it to look like a series 3 headlamp surround. I have a few spare of those, and would not mind trying out one myself either on a wood table saw, with a fine tooth blade, or a router. Unfortunately I do not have the dimensions for the Series 3 surround. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black

2nd Feb 2021 5:34pm

kenzle8a

Member Since: 12 Feb 2020
Location: None
Posts: 1074

Litch wrote:

The Nakatanenga grille however is a different matter, that has been on since 2010 and came in a textured finish which started falling off almost straight away. I repainted it once and it was a right royal pain to do. Where the paint had fallen off it cleaned up to bare alloy a treat but where the paint was still present it just would not shift so eventually I settled for a combination of etch & high-build primer which seemed to do the trick.

I've had mine on for 6 months or so and its been fine, I think they have improved the paint finish by the sounds of it.

I'm going to add the trims Defender Upgrades sell as the price is a lot more palatable.

2nd Feb 2021 7:07pm

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