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| Likeomg Member Since: 29 Jun 2012 Location: Lake District / Newcastle Posts: 2651  
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it's a chop off and weld back on ordeal... not ideal
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26th Feb 2015 1:04pm |
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| zone30 Member Since: 07 Sep 2012 Location: Gent Posts: 669  
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Gulp...  |
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26th Feb 2015 1:05pm |
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| x-isle Member Since: 26 May 2011 Location: Midlands Posts: 1327  
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I last did mine 2 years ago, it was the first time it was done since new.
2 years on and it's still looking good with only a small amount of paint fade. The front bumper needs doing so I'll be giving it another going over at the same time. If it's really bad, then you might need to sand it down rather than wire wool, but suspect it's just very minor being so new. Craig Rogers 2007 Puma 110 XS 2011 Evoque Coupe Dynamic Lux www.craigrogers.photography |
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26th Feb 2015 1:07pm |
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| X4SKP Member Since: 29 Nov 2013 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2295  
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Caterham and zone30...are you having fun at my expense... 
I just wanted it off the ground...safely... 
But to give you more to  at...
 Click image to enlarge SKIP https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic83242.html |
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26th Feb 2015 1:45pm |
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| Jonno Member Since: 06 Mar 2012 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 234 
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If you're talking about the rear crossmember, in a word no it is part of the chassis and short of plasma cutting or angle grinding it off, it aint going anywhere. I covered mine in Dinitrol 3125 from day one and after 4 years it's still like new, it doesn't actually look all that bad, certainly better than loads of corrosion.... |
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26th Feb 2015 2:02pm |
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| X4SKP Member Since: 29 Nov 2013 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2295
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Hello Paul55 Cutting off completely is only for the brave, doable but you need kit and knowledge you say yours is 'just going on the ends'... if its rotten then it will need attention sooner or later, LRM Magazine has just covered this Parts 1 and 2, cutting off and then welding on a replacement. Selective patching up with is also possible if its not too far gone, but if your just talking about respraying it then do that in situ. If your welding on a new x member you can do most of the internal and external protection before welding it on, keeping away from the weld lines then finish off these areas when in place. SKIP https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic83242.html Last edited by X4SKP on 26th Feb 2015 8:52pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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26th Feb 2015 2:36pm |
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| Lou Sparts Member Since: 15 Apr 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 1501 
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I tidied mine up a couple of years ago as it had worn thin at the ends. I rubbed it down with a fine wet and dry paper then applied an etch primer followed with a couple of coats of black smooth right which gives a gloss finish so washes nicely (on the odd occasion I wash it) I use the car every day and looks as good as the day I did it. 2005 Td5 90 XS
Steve |
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26th Feb 2015 4:20pm |
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| Paul55 Member Since: 03 Feb 2009 Location: Somewhere in my head! Posts: 514  
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Thanks to all for the replies much appreciated
 Cogito ergo sum |
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26th Feb 2015 5:15pm |
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| jimbob7 Member Since: 06 Jul 2013 Location: uk Posts: 2055 |
I used Rustoleum and a roller,thinned down with white spirit for a smooth finish. Pov.spec,ftw. 2006, 110,TD5.
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26th Feb 2015 8:10pm |
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| familymad Member Since: 13 Dec 2011 Location: Bucks Posts: 3481  
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Do you have an angle grinder? 1951 80" S1 2.0
1995 110 300TDI 1995 90 300TDI |
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26th Feb 2015 8:49pm |
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| Paul55 Member Since: 03 Feb 2009 Location: Somewhere in my head! Posts: 514
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Hi familymad, i think i may have mislead a few people on my post, the cross member is rusting but only surface rust and not as bad as i thought, just a wire brush some fine paper and all should be well
the reason i asked about if the rear cross member was easy to take off was because i wanted to dinitrol thoroughly all over  again many thanks for all replies Cogito ergo sum |
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27th Feb 2015 11:17am |
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| Simon27 Member Since: 30 Oct 2012 Location: East Lothian Posts: 131  
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Wire wooled mine and just covered with a Plasticote rattle can 2 years ago - still keeps fine. A wee rub over with ACF50 once in a while and it's been fine.
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27th Feb 2015 10:05pm |
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| m33ufo Member Since: 19 Jan 2008 Location: Cardiff Posts: 1150
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Mine is going a little milky.
So assuming not covered in the corrosion warranty but surely it's covered under the 3 year manufacturers warranty? |
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10th Apr 2017 6:54pm |
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| MikeJ Member Since: 04 May 2014 Location: Dorchester, Dorset Posts: 41 
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I got mine done under the 3 year warranty.
They argued that it was part of the chassis and so not covered, but I persuaded them that it should be counted as bodywork because it's visible. It took a couple of calls to and fro-ing, but LR eventually paid for it to be repainted, and the body shop they used did a very nice job. Mike Click image to enlarge |
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