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iruffell



Member Since: 03 Sep 2010
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United Kingdom 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Zambezi Silver
Chequer Plate
I am about to buy some chequer plate (sills & wing tops and a few other bits) for my Puma, it seems there are at least 3 options;
-Genuine Land Rover (expensive)
-Allmakes
-Britpart (Cheapest)

Am I right in thinking that Allmakes make these for Land Rover and therefore the OEM version is exactly the same?

Also http://www.lrdirect.com seem to be the cheapest any other suggestions?[/list]
Post #45418 16th Nov 2010 10:07am
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toshers



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Scotland 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Orkney Grey
I was thinking about some too but was looking at Marsdens. Would be nice to know what's recommended...
Post #45421 16th Nov 2010 10:52am
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RED-DOT



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I fitted the full Tomb Raider chequer plate kit to my new TD5 Defender and i will NEVER drill another hole in any vehicle i ever own... As soon as you fit chequer plate you are ruining the panel below and after 3 years the holes will corrode no matter how well you try to rust proof them due to the anodisation between the aluminium and steel bolts... Its your call. 2008 RS4 gone, 123d M Sport, and a Puma 90 XS..
Post #45423 16th Nov 2010 11:23am
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iruffell



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Surely the answer is don't use steel bolts, use aluminium or stainless
Post #45425 16th Nov 2010 11:31am
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BigRuss



Member Since: 15 May 2010
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United Kingdom 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Santorini Black
Or rivet! Russell
2011MY 110 XS USW Black
Post #45430 16th Nov 2010 12:11pm
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Laurie



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England 2005 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Bonatti Grey
What is this fascination for checkerplate anyway?
Post #45431 16th Nov 2010 12:25pm
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Lorryman100



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Or use Duralac Chromate paste which is an external corrosion inhibiting material wherever dissimilar metals are joined. Just lightly coat the threads and the bolt before inserting....
Post #45432 16th Nov 2010 12:26pm
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iruffell



Member Since: 03 Sep 2010
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United Kingdom 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Zambezi Silver
No really a fascination, I accidentally wrote off a Clio last week and have a small dent in the rear corner panel, chequer plate will cover it up Wink
Post #45433 16th Nov 2010 12:32pm
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DefenderOfTheEarth



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Tonga Green
Laurie wrote:
What is this fascination for checkerplate anyway?


It means you can stand on the bonnet and shout down at poor people Wink Defender 110XS SW gone... now VW California 180 4 Motion.
Post #45434 16th Nov 2010 12:36pm
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ti-fat-man



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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Alpine White
mammouth 3mm... Thumbs Up


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Post #45435 16th Nov 2010 1:02pm
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K9F



Member Since: 12 Nov 2009
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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey
Laurie wrote:
What is this fascination for checkerplate anyway?


Somewhere to rest your pint/coffee/tools/bottom/stand on without damage, thought it was pretty obvious personally???

Laughing

 If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!!
Post #45439 16th Nov 2010 2:24pm
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Naks



Member Since: 27 Jan 2009
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South Africa 2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SW Alpine White
A Defender without checker plating is like, erm, a woman without underwear? Rolling with laughter


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Post #45446 16th Nov 2010 3:20pm
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warren



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England 2009 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Santorini Black
Naks wrote:
A Defender without checker plating is like, erm, a woman without underwear? Rolling with laughter




Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter So that's why everyone looks at mine.... It's proper dirty too!! Very Happy
Post #45469 16th Nov 2010 7:36pm
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bm52



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Ok you checker plate experts......

which colour would you put on Stornaway Grey wing tops - Anodised or Black? BM52
Post #45488 16th Nov 2010 10:55pm
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110SEB



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black
bm52 wrote:
Ok you checker plate experts......

which colour would you put on Stornaway Grey wing tops - Anodised or Black?


Black Thumbs Up
Post #45491 16th Nov 2010 11:43pm
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