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Froogle-Yorkshireman



Member Since: 10 Jul 2010
Location: Yorkshire
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2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey
Stainless Steel Fixings
I am contemplating changing the fixings on my black chequer plate to stainless steel.

A few questions:

Has anyone got any pics of black chequer plate with stainless steel fixings?

Is there any issue with using stainless steel through the main aluminium body work?

Any tips on where to buy the fixings? Proud owner 110 Utility XS
Ex RR Sport HST V8
Ex Td5 90
Post #76237 16th Jun 2011 3:29pm
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K9F



Member Since: 12 Nov 2009
Location: Bournemouth
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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey
Your bodywork isn't aluminium but the chequerplate is. Aluminium and steel due to dissimilar metal properties will rot like bu99ery unless a suitable jointing compound is considered. You can also seal the nut or rivnut heads with caps or sealant. Either way you'll end up with aluminium and steel next to each other. I replaced the fixings on my steering guard which was made of aluminium with marine grade stainless fixings, I used heatshrink on the shanks of the bolts and PTFE washers on the heads to isolate the two metals from each other. A little time and good preparation is the key. Thumbs Up

A marine chandlers or your nearest Eurofasteners is your best shot!!!! If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

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Post #76256 16th Jun 2011 4:43pm
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Mike_B



Member Since: 23 Jan 2011
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United Kingdom 2006 Defender 110 Td5 USW Java Black
I got all my stainless fixings from a2stainless. Mark gives 10% discount to forum members.

Discount code islrclub10

As already mentioned, the trick is to isolate the two metals. Genuine LR cheq uerplate has a thin foam gasket on the underside. All drilled holes should be painted, otherwise the corrosion eats into the aluminium, beneath the paint surface and causes localised bubbling of the paint...
Post #76300 16th Jun 2011 7:59pm
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Lorryman100



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How's about using aluminium rivnuts into the wingtop, then stainless bolts encased in Duralac chromate paste to hold the chequer plate? And if not already fitted, a foam gasket between chequer plate and wing top.

http://www.extreme4x4.co.uk/acatalog/CHEQUER_PLATE.html gaskets at bottom of page Thumbs Up

PS: Duralac Anti Corrosive Jointing Compound - Duralac is a highly effective jointing compound which prevents electrolytic corrosion between dissimilar metals. Ideal for mast fittings, winches, aerials, batteries, bolts, screws, rivets etc
Post #76347 17th Jun 2011 12:11am
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