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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324  
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Whilst it won't help with the wings or rear quarters, I'd suggest that it would be easier and cheaper to replace the sills completely. You may even find somebody that would swap with you. Darren
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16th Mar 2022 11:33am |
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| Gasket Member Since: 30 May 2020 Location: Manchester Posts: 629 |
That was my first though too - unfortunately its not a common colour (Rimini Red) and I've not been able to find any salvage vehicles in the same shade, there was one in Northern Ireland, but it has long since been stripped. Very open to it if I could find a swap.
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16th Mar 2022 12:27pm |
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| Co1 Member Since: 19 Aug 2018 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 3671 
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I would argue that by the time you’ve tigged the holes on the sills and properly touched in the paintwork, it would be cheaper to buy new sills and have the whole sill painted. Similar for the wingtips as they are simple enough to fit. Rear arches/wings might be more of a faff.
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16th Mar 2022 1:57pm |
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| Dowks Member Since: 29 Nov 2012 Location: Surrey Posts: 121 
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I have just removed a lot of checker on my Ninety, the bodyshop is going to weld the holes prior to repainting, costs a bit more in the prep but hopefully long term a better solution.
Not sure much help though as they are in Surrey..... |
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16th Mar 2022 2:06pm |
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| geobloke Member Since: 06 Nov 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 4410
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I guess it depends on how perfectly factory you wish it to be when complete. There is an argument for using some of the LR pop rivets then painting those to match the bodywork, like LR did. I doubt if done well anyone would notice them.
Obviously it utterly depends on how much chequer plate was slathered over your vehicle to begin with but it wouldn't look terribly out of place once painted. Might even be a cheaper fix not having to rig weld every hole, flatten it, etc. then paint it. The other option (dare I say it) is to leave the chequer where it is and colour match it to the rest of the bodywork. It can look quite good when not contrasting in silver or black. |
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16th Mar 2022 2:52pm |
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| Gasket Member Since: 30 May 2020 Location: Manchester Posts: 629 |
Therein lies the problem - I'm a bit of an anorak for factory finishes. The kit is STC50245, so consists of the wing tops, the sill covers and the little pieces that wrap around the rear quarters. The little pads on the tops of the bumper were never fitted. Just looking at some of the posts above: I could actually live with the wing tops - I don't care for the look, but they are practical. I could certainly replace the sills - either salvage in the correct colour or a new set sprayed... or even a set of refurbished Mantec steel sills if I can find them (just stuck a wanted ad up on the off chance): I have already have a Mantec steering and tank guards in the garage along with a load of other Mantec kit so they would set off the 2009 G4 look if I fitted it all. On the rear pieces of checkerplate, 4 of the 6 holes on each side are actually in the steel cappings, which I could easily replace (or simply MIG up). But 2 holes, on each side go straight through the rear wings just behind the rear arch spats. Its the rear pieces that I cause me the most issue - I'm just not a fan and to replace them requires TIG and touch up of the paint... and if I'm doing those bits, I'm tempted to say that I might as well do the lot. |
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16th Mar 2022 5:04pm |
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| mikeh501 Member Since: 07 Jan 2013 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1142
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I put some stainless buttonhead hex bolts into the holes on mine. Looks great.
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17th Mar 2022 7:39am |
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| I Like Old Skool Member Since: 23 Feb 2015 Location: Manchester Posts: 808 
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I've got quite a few holes in my rear end!
From lamp guards and door hinges etc (has been converted from hard top to tailgate). When I bought the vehicle in 2014 I bought some small coach bolts with the intention of painting them body colour and using them to fill in the holes discreetly. I still have many unfilled holes in my rear end......  |
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17th Mar 2022 8:13am |
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| L90Andy Member Since: 29 May 2014 Location: Stratford-Upon-Avon Posts: 717 
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I had a similar issue; my V8 had wing top, sill and rear quarter chequer plates which I didn't want.
I replaced the sills with 2nd hand replacements to save any hassle, and for the wings and rear quarters I bonded small squares of old sill cut-offs behind with JB Weld, then smoothed the holes over with a wet finger, sanded when dried and then painted. Cost nothing and honestly wouldn't know they were there, although I was repainting the whole car anyway. Instagram: l90andy 2006 Land Rover 90 TD5 CSW Silver Edition My 1984 Ninety: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic56071.html - SOLD! My 2015 Defender: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39625.html - SOLD! |
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17th Mar 2022 9:43am |
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| ibexman Member Since: 13 Dec 2008 Location: Essex Posts: 2945
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Photos please |
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17th Mar 2022 11:39am |
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| I Like Old Skool Member Since: 23 Feb 2015 Location: Manchester Posts: 808
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Spurred into instant action by this post I finally got around to painting my buttons. Just need to fit them now.  Click image to enlarge First dipped them in Mordant solution to etch the zinc coating then hand painted with etching primer, undercoat and finally Landrover Green. |
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1st Apr 2022 6:28am |
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| Oldowner Member Since: 26 Dec 2018 Location: South west Posts: 619 
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I have tigged up lots of holes in defenders. Chequerplate, corrosion and roof aerial holes.
For the cost I replace sills and wing tops with new panels, however roofs and tubs I weld up. Last job I did was tub corrosion on a Puma - outer wing skins in usual places by the steel tub / sill brace but cannot find the photos at present, however after localised respray is invisible. Below is Td5 tub chequerplate hole removal. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge |
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3rd Apr 2022 6:16am |
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| mikeh501 Member Since: 07 Jan 2013 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1142
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Here you go. Matches the aesthetic on mine at least. Click image to enlarge |
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3rd Apr 2022 8:34am |
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| Co1 Member Since: 19 Aug 2018 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 3671
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Landy looks nice Mike, let’s see a wider angled shot!
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3rd Apr 2022 8:47am |
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