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| Butchers Boy Member Since: 10 Jan 2016 Location: Essex Posts: 426   
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So here's my new P&J 2010 Puma 2.4 in Stornoway Gray Metallic I took delivery of it a couple of weeks ago. It's my first Defender, my maiden voyage in her was an emotional experience to say the least being very different from my daily drive Range Rover Sport
[URL=]  Click image to enlarge[/URL] She already has a few mods carried out by her former keeper that I can't take credit for. The bulkhead has been lowered, the rear cab has been soundproofed, carpeted & has Mud side panels, Momo Jet steering wheel, KBX front grill' black chequer plating, middle seat removed with part leather cubby box, Pioneer stereo with bluetooth music and phone interface which is really handy I can press a button on the screen and tell it who I want to call which is fantastic! It also has 6 speakers with a sub behind the seat attached to the bulkhead facing the front the sound it amazing. [URL=] Click image to enlarge[/URL] [URL=] Click image to enlarge[/URL] I've got some nice mods planned I'll detail them with photos as I do them for you all to follow. At this point I'm going to point out that although I'm quite handy around the house, turning my hand to most things indoors vehicle maintenance has never been my thing and I've always taken my cars to a local garage  But I really want to give this a go so I intend to carry out to the best of my ability these mods to prove its not really that hard (now wheres my AA membership card  ) i hope you'll all be following to lend some friendly advise 
Today after work I managed to just have enough daylight lefe to remove my old green LR badge and replace with new black badges to the front and back. I also fitted my new Defender 3D lettering to the rear. I removed the Land Rover 3D lettering from the bonnet but ran out of daylight to fit the new 3D gloss black Defender lettering. [URL=] Click image to enlarge[/URL] Full set of DRX LED lights from Mud and Halo headlights from Bolt On Bits will arrive tomorrow along with my new Dirt D-Fender Wheel Arch Extensions So looks like its going to be a busy weekend if the weather allows? Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated  2010 Defender 90 HT
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19th Jan 2016 9:12pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20448
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Like it.
I'd definitely get to work on keeping that slight corrosion on the Xmember at bay though. |
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19th Jan 2016 9:22pm |
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| Butchers Boy Member Since: 10 Jan 2016 Location: Essex Posts: 426
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Yes that is also on my to do thanks custom90steve
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19th Jan 2016 9:24pm |
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| JAY BOY Member Since: 04 May 2010 Location: Not here Posts: 1706 
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It looks a good one.
As Steve said get that sorted ASAP  |
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19th Jan 2016 9:26pm |
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| cozz Member Since: 15 May 2013 Location: nottingham Posts: 539 |
some gaps under the capping !
easy job to spray acf50 in them |
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19th Jan 2016 9:50pm |
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| Butchers Boy Member Since: 10 Jan 2016 Location: Essex Posts: 426
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Just been out and checked That's mud next to the Xmember not corrosion! Light rubdown to remove that slight surface rust and a repaint will sort that out!
What paint do you guys recommend using? 2010 Defender 90 HT The longer I live..... The better I was! |
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19th Jan 2016 9:53pm |
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| Stacey007 Member Since: 25 Sep 2015 Location: Cheshire Posts: 3758
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Looking good
why are the cross members so bad for looking awful even on fairly new ones....  |
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19th Jan 2016 9:54pm |
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| Butchers Boy Member Since: 10 Jan 2016 Location: Essex Posts: 426
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Cozz you gonna have to help me out here buddy what 'Capping' and ACF50 is that Anti Corrosion spray?? 2010 Defender 90 HT The longer I live..... The better I was! |
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19th Jan 2016 9:58pm |
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| Butchers Boy Member Since: 10 Jan 2016 Location: Essex Posts: 426
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Thanks Stacey007 That's really helful
By the way can you stop drawing circles over my vehicle  2010 Defender 90 HT
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19th Jan 2016 10:06pm |
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| cozz Member Since: 15 May 2013 Location: nottingham Posts: 539 |
yeah, anti corrosion spray, used on motorbikes and aircraft and stuff
https://www.intobikes.co.uk/products/00232...wgodXj4GZQ |
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19th Jan 2016 10:27pm |
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| Butchers Boy Member Since: 10 Jan 2016 Location: Essex Posts: 426
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Halos just arrived today from FlatDog!! What a great service they arrived really quickly, FlatDog kept me updated each day by text on where they were and an ETA
Unlike the LED light set I ordered from Bolt On Bits the day before I ordered the Halos I'm still waiting for them, heard nothing - hope they are still in business 
Looking forward to fitting them all over the weekend hopefully they will arrive in time and it wont rain? I'll keep an eye out for the carrier pigeon!! 2010 Defender 90 HT
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20th Jan 2016 3:01pm |
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| RRUK Site Supporter Member Since: 31 Mar 2010 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 2025
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Looking good Laurence.
No tweaking for me this week on mine as I'm i Poland for work but it hasn't stopped me buying stuff on the internet! Keep us posted with progress. 2016 D4 HSE 1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF 1982 Series 3 SWB Petrol |
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20th Jan 2016 5:46pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20448
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I've got panel gaps like that on mine too, I too use ACF 50 them as well.
No issues at all, the capping just above is mild steel and up under that would be useful as well. And the rivets on the capping too. It's perfectly safe on paint, but if you plan on waxing it can be a little difficult to remove but that's a good thing. It can also attract a little dirt and dust to stick. It's best to remove excess where possible really. |
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20th Jan 2016 6:51pm |
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| Butchers Boy Member Since: 10 Jan 2016 Location: Essex Posts: 426
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Thanks custom90steve I'll get a can
More toys arrived today as well as the Halos my Snow Cowl arrived, interior bulbs & Dirt Defenders. I'm like a little boy at Christmas
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20th Jan 2016 7:58pm |
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