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huffhuff



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United Kingdom 2001 Defender 90 Td5 HT Java Black
Paint, powder coat or spray patriot roof rack?
Hi all,

Managed to get a good price on a patriot roof rack and a howling moon from a friend (didn't realise it was such a good deal until I sat down and worked it all out last night).

However, the roof rack and access ladder are bare naked aluminium. I think i'd prefer them to be black to match the car. The question is, should I get them powder coated? Or would a linex/raptor type spray/paint be better? Or, I have a friend that is a SMART repair type chap, I wonder if he's got something up his sleeve? I'm sure the cheapest but probably not the most durable solution would be to do what I did to my wheels and use a few cans of plasticoat?!?

Cheers in advance TD5 Defender 90
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I've recently missed out on two Hannibal racks partly because one was bare aluminium and the other was badly flaked and needing respraying. So will be watching with interest. Thumbs Up James
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huffhuff



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Not just me that's anal then Smile

However, just read that Patriot offer a lifetime warranty even if sold on second hand (amazing) - but only to modifications and/or repairs authorised or carried out by themselves... TD5 Defender 90
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zsd-puma



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You could possibly send/take it back to them to have it re-anodised in black?

However when i attempted to contact them earlier in the year regarding buying some of their black anodised wing chequer plate i didn't receive a response to any of my emails. So i tried phoning them, it just went to answer phone. So i gave up and bought elsewhere.
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Intercept



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I've found Patriot to be very responsive to email contact - and also extremely helpful. Try paul@patriotproducts.co.uk - he often replies to messages sent to sales@patriotproducts.co.uk
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