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caribcat Member Since: 11 Jun 2009 Location: Anglesey Posts: 97 |
I got a 4 piece set of black bonnet and wing plating from the missus for Chrimbo. Does any one have any advice about fitting? Would you bolt in place straight onto paint or use clear silicon or similar as a gasket?
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28th Dec 2009 10:36pm |
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caribcat Member Since: 11 Jun 2009 Location: Anglesey Posts: 97 |
Great points but unfortunately I'll spend more on surfboard and various other toy repairs if I can't stand on the bonnet. Its the lesser of two evils, I'm afraid. On the plus side I kept my last 110 for over 10 years and this one is headed the same way so resale is not an issue.
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29th Dec 2009 9:34am |
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K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610 |
With the 'genuine article' from Land Rover the chequerplate is backed with a thin layer of high density foam-like material. Surely if you backed it or laminated it with something like that it would be better? Even possibly linoleum would suffice as all one would see would be the edge. If you purchased an 'end roll' of an inobtrusive colour it would be ideal! Just an idea to throw at you for consideration. 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!! |
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29th Dec 2009 10:03am |
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Pob Member Since: 23 Jan 2009 Location: Midlands Posts: 119 |
You can buy self adhesive neoprene - I have used it for things and would be great.
http://www.kiowa.co.uk/Products/Rubber_and...oof_Sponge 110 Hard top |
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29th Dec 2009 11:51am |
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alantd Member Since: 14 Dec 2008 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 1513 |
Definitely put a backing material on it - it'll stop vibration wear as well as protect the paint.
You need to know what material it is made of - if aluminium then I'd rivnut it or bolt it in with countersunk bolts. You won't see bi-metallic corrosion then. I'd be interested to know how strong the bonnet is with the plate on. One that started out as a 2.4 TDCi 110 XS + New Defender 110 First Edition |
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29th Dec 2009 12:46pm |
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mse Member Since: 06 Apr 2008 Location: UK Posts: 5034 |
Often overlooked when fitting is repair the holes!
Eg: drill, clean up, paint, dry wait, then fit Mike |
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29th Dec 2009 8:25pm |
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