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CarMan



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Aircon grill refurb suggestions
As you can see mine is a little scruffy - it has only just occurred to me, but I don't suppose this would a corrosion warranty item?

If not, then what's the bets way to fix?

I have previously replaced just the grille with a Naka one which worked well and I'd be very happy to do again, but of course it doesn't fix the bit below it.

So, what's the best long term solution Question


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ian series 1



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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 CSW Bonatti Grey
A forum member was making stainless ones a while back, (Mal) but he’s not on here anymore,
I brought one from ZunSport in Black Bentley style mesh,
But I also brought the grille to match which did prove a costly exercise Shocked

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Fifth Horseman



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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black
First time I managed to get mine replaced under warranty, second time I got a stainless one powder coated in black.

Plenty available online - google "defender aircon mesh stainless"
or forum sponsor 4x4Overlander sell the Nakatanenga one http://www.4x4overlander.com/product/defen...stainless/
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CarMan



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Thanks guys, but I made not have made my self completely clear - not unusual Confused

The piece under the grill seems to stain and/or corrode as well, especially around the rivets, so I'm not sure replacing just the grille solves the problem completely Question
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I can’t find the link now, but nakatenenga do replacement ss inserts for the grill. They look fairly good as the pattern of holes matches closely- but it has the (imho) naff bear icon in each corner.

Edit, you just drill out the rivets and bolt them in place. 2014 Keswick Utility 2.2


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Fifth Horseman



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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black
With aluminium corrosion (which both the grill and rivets are made of) its not unusual for the surrounding paintwork to get stained. The gill surround is fibreglass or a similar composite so will not corrode. When I replaced my grill with a stainless one I used stainless dome head bolts to secure it after cleaning the paintwork with T-cut - no corrosion or discolouration after that.
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black
Brendan sells Nakatanenga ones in stainless steel, either natural finish or black. i decided on natural finish. My 90 is still under warranty but I decided to splash some cash rather than claim under warranty for JLR to fit another grille that would corrode within the next two years.



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Post #702186 21st Apr 2018 5:06pm
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CarMan



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Good point, think I will go that way, to keep the oem look, but possibly in black Thumbs Up
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United Kingdom 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black
Mine is starting to look a bit tatty now. Just trying to decide between Nakatanenga or Zunsport.

Does anyone have a photo of the Zunsport lower with standard grille?
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Sulisuli



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey
Because I have the KBX grill and headlight surrounds I opted to fit the KBX lower grill.


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Had the original replaced under warranty but it’s only a matter of time before the replacement goes the same way Sad 2015 HT XS 90
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CarMan



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Looks really great, but not sure if it would work without KBX grille?

I can feel another 4x4overlander spend coming on, as I love the Zunsport option, but I am keen to stay kind of oem with a modern twist Neutral
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Sulisuli



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Must admit without the KBX grill it probably wouldn’t work. Brendan will be happy to help you Thumbs Up have to totally sing his praises, great products, great service and probably the best customer service I have experienced anywhere in a long time Thumbs Up 2015 HT XS 90
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United Kingdom 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Santorini Black
I've got a britpart stainless lower grill on mine fits fine. The staining around the old rivets will polish off with some t-cut of similar.
I got some domed stainless Allen bolts instead of riveting it.
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CarMan



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Now I do want black and I don't want to be tight @rse here but:

On a well known on-line auction site I have seen:

Powder coated ali grill including stainless fixings for £30

Powder coated stainless grill with no fixings also for £30

Whereas the Naka option is £57 + p&p I think and without fixings as far as I can see.

I'm guessing the fixings wouldn't be expensive but are there good reasons why stainless is a better option than ali Question
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black
Similar to zsd-puma, I used torx machine screws instead of those poxy rivets. Defender 90XS SW
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