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Balvaig

Member Since: 19 Feb 2016
Location: Fife
Posts: 719

2016 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 Landmark LE Corris Grey

Puma Window blocks - Advice please

Hello everyone.
Seeking your wisdom please.
My window blocks seem to last about 2 years before corrosion sets in. Cleaned the car this weekend and there it is again! Third time now on two different Defenders.
Seems more trouble than it is worth to claim on warranty again, ( car in for examination, then one or two days to rectify), so was going to order up OEM blocks and colour match to car myself.
A quick search found black coated anodised aluminium brackets from Famous Four for around £50.
These look similar to the OEM ones and would go with the Black Pack on the car. Saves me the trouble of colour matching too.

Wondered if anyone had experience of aftermarket window blocks and how long they are likely to last before they too corrode.
I would prefer to use window blocks that are near identical to OEM.
Thanks for any information and advice.

Stephen

20th Feb 2017 1:50pm

zsd-puma

Member Since: 09 Aug 2016
Location: Kent
Posts: 2720

2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Santorini Black

I think the standard ones are made from fairly low grade cast ally, and probably not painted all that well by the body shop. The corrosion seems to start from the face where it goes onto the body which is normally left bare. Some grease on it and a paper gasket would help.

Anodised ones are always going to last a a lot longer than painted ones. I've not got experience of anodised windscreen blocks, but my mini has had anodised brake calipers on it since about 2004 and done about 50'000 miles. No obvious corrosion on them after living in road salt, brake dust and the weather with barely any washing.

There is also no reason why you can't paint over the anodising.

20th Feb 2017 2:09pm

bpman

Member Since: 21 May 2008
Location: Oslo
Posts: 8069

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black

I bought a set had them shot blasted and power coated .. 5 yrs on and they are fine, blocks are about £10-15 ea and power coating cost £20 ... not much of a saving

20th Feb 2017 2:31pm

AMBxx

Member Since: 24 Jul 2016
Location: York
Posts: 985

2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey

I've just fitted the Gore replacements: http://goreproducts.com/products/defender-windscreen-brackets

My original blocks lasted just over a year. Decided it wasn't worth the time to arrange a warranty repair.

20th Feb 2017 2:33pm

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7873

2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey

http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic52713.html

James
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20th Feb 2017 3:35pm

Bristol 90XS

Member Since: 31 Oct 2010
Location: North of Bath
Posts: 223

Simple fix and permanent and offers so much more as well - get panorama glass fitted! No more need for window blocks, better security and a very clean look for your Landy!!

http://www.vehicleglazingspecialists.com Dave is a great guy and will sort you out, has done two of my cars so far!

James

20th Feb 2017 5:43pm

Swac3

Member Since: 21 Feb 2015
Location: Aberdeen
Posts: 363

That's not going to help keep your windscreen attached to the bulkhead tho James 3 Landrovers

20th Feb 2017 5:55pm

Bristol 90XS

Member Since: 31 Oct 2010
Location: North of Bath
Posts: 223

Thats a very good point - when i read window blocks I assumed meant the ones on the sliding glass that corrode so easily!!

Must read more detail next time!!

James

20th Feb 2017 5:58pm

LR90XS2011

Member Since: 05 Apr 2011
Location: bickenhill
Posts: 3612

2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Galway Green

standard ones wiped over with ACF50 now and again are like new on mine after 5 years DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,

I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy

20th Feb 2017 7:56pm

MR_JAMES

Member Since: 10 Oct 2013
Location: ESSEX
Posts: 242

2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

I sanded mine down and repainted myself with a spray can and lacquer. Look gorgeous! 1953 80"
1987 mini city e
2011 90"

20th Feb 2017 11:01pm

Balvaig

Member Since: 19 Feb 2016
Location: Fife
Posts: 719

Thanks for your help and advice. Will probably order up a pair of Landrover blocks and paint to match. The left over paint will come in for stone chips etc. Time will tell how good my paint skills are

21st Feb 2017 10:15am

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