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adamatdraycott



Member Since: 11 Nov 2013
Location: Midlands
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United Kingdom 2014 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Corris Grey
LandyBen82 wrote:
Is there another company more local to me, I am in Shropshire. I would like to get the job done properly the first time and top up myself thereafter.


I too live in shropshire and drove down to CSK.

If you are unsure of the quality of his work you can look under mine
Post #348616 31st Jul 2014 5:18pm
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LandyBen82



Member Since: 22 Jul 2014
Location: Shropshire
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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Firenze Red
adamatdraycott - I might just do that!!! Where about's in the shire are you??
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Joe the Plumber



Member Since: 18 Dec 2013
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tookaphotoof wrote:
Ik keep finding parts of the chassis where the paint is flaking off in large pieces. Thumbs up for my dealer so far correcting it, but I have now arrived to a point to actually feel a bit uncomfortable to ask them to correct yet another part.
I have a sticker on my chassis with 'GKN Auto structures' on it.
Really considering to write them and ask if they think it's normal a chassis looses its paint and rusts from day one. What a worthless company that must be...


I expect GKN apply the exact surface finish Land Rover ask them to, so you can't really blame them. I asked my dealer if it was possible to get the chassis galvanised before my brand new 110 van was built, but he said it wasn't.

Bilt Hamber provided me with the necessary stuff to protect the underside once it was delivered, but I'll admit it was a grim job and not one I want to do again soon.
Post #348640 31st Jul 2014 7:43pm
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LandyBen82



Member Since: 22 Jul 2014
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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Firenze Red
I have decided to get the 90 professionally rust treated and waxoyld. Where would you recommend in the Shropshire area?? Or is it better to travel?
Post #349412 4th Aug 2014 9:46am
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pob1968



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I might get flamed for this but don't get it waxoiled, use Bilt Hamber as Joe suggests or Dinitrol. I went dinitrol route and in my opinion it's far superior to wax oil. Much tougher finish. 110 Hardtop
Post #349417 4th Aug 2014 10:25am
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LandyBen82



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I have just booked a Dinitrol rust treatment with Rustbuster in Spalding. Sounds like they do a comprehensive job!
Post #349424 4th Aug 2014 11:03am
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milesr3



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They were one of the places I had in mind to get mine done (before I did it myself with Dynax) as it looks like they do a good job. Let us know how you get on.
Post #349429 4th Aug 2014 11:33am
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