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grafty99



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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 90 Td5 HT Caledonian Blue
Indeed! Although they don't show up particularly well in the photo it certainly makes the rear lights look much fresher Thumbs Up 2002 90 Td5 Station Wagon
1990 Vogue SE
Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200
Td5 90 Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic50767.html
Tdi 110 Thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic69562.html
RRC Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic54492.html
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Post #793453 16th Sep 2019 11:18pm
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JOW240725



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
It's the small touches that count! Thumbs Up James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html
MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641
MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557
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Post #793489 17th Sep 2019 8:34am
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ajac8



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Bow down Bow down What a brilliant thread. just sat here for ages reading it all. A great job well done! I have recently had a go with mine but no where near as detailed, deep or good looking.

I also painted myself but got a lot of the dreaded orange peel so its off to a pro when the pennies allow.

How easy was separating the bonnet shell?
Also I note you sprayed at different times - how did you ensure proper colour match?

No mods for me yet but thinking of wheel spacers as a start.

Anyway well done again it looks fantastic Thumbs Up

Mine is a little less impressive Sir.

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1994 Hard Dash Classic (was once in in bits)
Post #793497 17th Sep 2019 9:02am
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grafty99



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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 90 Td5 HT Caledonian Blue
Thank you! Bow down

Yours looks good to me!

It's quite easy to separate the bonnet frame and skin, just drill out the spot welds on the back edge then drill the rivets on the front. Mine has an aluminium frame and steel skin. I think the later ones were all steel.

I just bought 5L of base coat to ensure a colour match. That way all the panels were painted from the same tin of paint Thumbs Up 2002 90 Td5 Station Wagon
1990 Vogue SE
Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200
Td5 90 Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic50767.html
Tdi 110 Thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic69562.html
RRC Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic54492.html
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ajac8



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Thumbs Up Wannabe Defender Owner - on the hunt.

2010 TDV8 Vogue SE Range Rover
1994 Hard Dash Classic (was once in in bits)
Post #793526 17th Sep 2019 10:17am
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grafty99



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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 90 Td5 HT Caledonian Blue
Cleaned the Range Rover today, nothing to report otherwise, all running perfectly Mr. Green



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 2002 90 Td5 Station Wagon
1990 Vogue SE
Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200
Td5 90 Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic50767.html
Tdi 110 Thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic69562.html
RRC Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic54492.html
Instagram http://www.instagram.com/george_grafton
Post #799689 27th Oct 2019 4:52pm
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L110CDL



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That's looking better George than the last time i saw it Wink 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper.


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grafty99



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Yes it was a real state! At the moment all 3 are clean! Won't last long with the current weather /road conditions Shocked


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 2002 90 Td5 Station Wagon
1990 Vogue SE
Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200
Td5 90 Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic50767.html
Tdi 110 Thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic69562.html
RRC Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic54492.html
Instagram http://www.instagram.com/george_grafton
Post #800005 29th Oct 2019 11:49pm
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L110CDL



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Yes i remember the " before " colour well Laughing

It is a really nice green when clean and shinning Very Happy 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper.


Clayton.
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I still kicking my self to this day, about missing that range rover classic diesel at the auctions nearly 10 years ago! Went for 180 quid and it had tax and test on it too! I would have binned the rover metro project there and then if I won that! Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back

Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it!
Post #800014 30th Oct 2019 7:06am
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L110CDL



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^^^

Your kicking yourself Procta for not getting the RRC, i have been kicking myself ever since, when i didn't get the MK1 Lotus Cortina for £40 Rolling Eyes Sad 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper.


Clayton.
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Procta



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got another good one for you, I was offered a mk5 Cortina estate for £500, back 2004. I couldn't buy it due to lack of space at the time. They go for £2000 upwards now Rolling Eyes Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back

Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it!
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United Kingdom 2016 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey
Factor in storage and running costs, etc and your in profit staying away....... Wink

Unless its hitting v.large numbers then its not an investment
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grafty99



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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 90 Td5 HT Caledonian Blue
Nothing much to report on the Range Rover. Still going well and adding the miles. Clicked over to 94k miles today. The pup (well nearly a dog now!) enjoys the ride Thumbs Up

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 2002 90 Td5 Station Wagon
1990 Vogue SE
Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200
Td5 90 Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic50767.html
Tdi 110 Thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic69562.html
RRC Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic54492.html
Instagram http://www.instagram.com/george_grafton
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Wow he has grown Thumbs Up 2015 HT XS 90
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