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Nick999

Member Since: 02 Sep 2019
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 27

2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black

Puma Windscreen Frame Replacement

I have a 2015 Defender that had bubbling and corrosion on the windscreen frame which I had repaired. Less than six months later the rot is back. I am about to put it back into a body shop for further repairs but am now wondering if I should just get a new frame and get them to spray and fit that. I read that Jag LR gave up repainting frames on warranty and now just replace with new.

Q1 Where is the best place to order a new frame from?
Q2 Does anyone do a galvanised frame for a Puma?

Thanks in advance.

7th Jun 2022 11:28am

Retroanaconda

Member Since: 04 Jan 2012
Location: Scotland
Posts: 2557

It’s aluminium so can’t be galvanised.

Given how badly Puma-era vehicles suffer from corrosion on these while older vehicles don’t, would you not be better getting an older one and getting it rubbed back and repainted?

7th Jun 2022 11:31am

Nick999

Member Since: 02 Sep 2019
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 27

I did think about that but I think the frames changes for the Puma. Not sure if a TD5 one would fit?

7th Jun 2022 11:34am

s55shh

Member Since: 30 Dec 2019
Location: staffs
Posts: 184

my puma has got a "restored" windscreen frame which I had sand blasted and repainted. IIRC the only difference was the lack of holes for the sun visors to screw into.

7th Jun 2022 4:04pm

Nick999

Member Since: 02 Sep 2019
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 27

Great and thanks

7th Jun 2022 4:21pm

Marks Landy

Member Since: 09 Feb 2015
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 296

I have been living the same nightmare with JLR & Guy Salmon. Mines currency on frame # 4 or 5. The new frames only last a year before they bubble around the frame joints.

I’ve got a spare old stock frame if your interested. Not sure if it’s the same as the new Puma frame.
More than welcome to have a look.

7th Jun 2022 6:10pm

Nick999

Member Since: 02 Sep 2019
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 27

Your Guy Salmon experience doesn’t bode well Mark. I bit the bullet and ordered a new one but thanks for the offer. The bodyshop guy is an the ball so hopefully he’ll give it more than a 1/10 micron of paint. I think Santorini Black is basically a quick rub with carbon paper.

7th Jun 2022 8:16pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 19620

I certainly wouldn’t recommend Guy Salmon LR, an independent that is enthusiastic for 4x4’s and Land Rovers is far far better as they are actually genuinely interested in the work they undertake. Diesel$ Live$ Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨‍🔧🧰⚙️ RED, WHITE & BOOST! 🇬🇧

7th Jun 2022 8:48pm

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