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horse86



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United States 2014 Range Rover Autobiography 5.0 SC V8 Causeway Grey

^^^ seems there is two different manufacturers of these facelift grils....the one where the paint wears off and the one that doesnt.

Mine looks great almost 1 year later. Mine doesn't look like paint...it almost looks reflective...like a machined aluminum look (looks really bright when light is facing it). It also feels like it has a protective coating... like a clear coat of some sort. 2014 FF Autobiography 5.0 SC
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2008 BMW M5
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when i said paint i really meant ' a silver coating' Very Happy

weirdly the grill seemed ok a few months ago when i washed the FF but since then its gone funny..at least its one of a kind Mr. Green ... - .- -.




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horse86



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United States 2014 Range Rover Autobiography 5.0 SC V8 Causeway Grey

mine might have gotten a light coat of ceramic too when I coated my RR.....can't confirm for sure though. 2014 FF Autobiography 5.0 SC
2008 FFRR (sold)
2008 BMW M5
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United Kingdom 2017 Range Rover Autobiography SDV8 Santorini Black

Do you think the finish might be reacting to whatever you wash yours with? 2017 4.4 SDV8 Autobiography
2012 4.4 TDV8 Westminster - Gone, but not forgotten
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thats the only reason i think Rob...i have used this particular car shampoo before with no ill effects ...
maybe this shampoo started the process of the coating coming off... ... - .- -.




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Rob99



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United Kingdom 2017 Range Rover Autobiography SDV8 Santorini Black

You wash it too often Stan

Not a problem I've ever had Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter 2017 4.4 SDV8 Autobiography
2012 4.4 TDV8 Westminster - Gone, but not forgotten
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Laughing

you'll be washing your new one more.. Laughing ... - .- -.




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Rob99



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Yep, that's true Very Happy 2017 4.4 SDV8 Autobiography
2012 4.4 TDV8 Westminster - Gone, but not forgotten
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pld118



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Scotland 2014 Range Rover Vogue SDV6 Santorini Black

So which one is the one to buy that people know hasn’t started to degrade within a year?

Also, if the car is metallic black (santorini) would the fact the grille surround is gloss black be noticeable?
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horse86



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gloss black matches the black in the headlights IMO....so it flows.

I cant recall where I got mine....I want to say e-bay or alibaba 2014 FF Autobiography 5.0 SC
2008 FFRR (sold)
2008 BMW M5
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@Ryan, i bought mine in august 2019 from a company called 'LR trade parts uk' so imagine the ones on the market now are probably from a different manufacture.. .. ... - .- -.




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pld118



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Cheers both 👍🏻
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AndyViking



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United Kingdom 2017 Range Rover SVAutobiography SDV8 Corris Grey

The black and chrome grill looks fabulous with the Santorini Black body work. The gloss black on the grill flows into the lights etc.

Happy to post a photo if you want?
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Zebedee



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United Kingdom 2013 Range Rover Vogue SDV8 Santorini Black

Fitted the new grille this morning....


 Current:
- 2017 L405 3.0 V6 Autobiography
Sold:
- 2013 L405 4.4 TDV8 Vogue
- 2004 L322 4.4 Vogue (BRC LPG)
- 2002 L322 4.4 HSE (having fixed timing chain guides)
- 2000 P38 4.6 Vogue (BRC LPG)
- 1981 2-door In-Vogue
- 1980 Ex-Army SIII LWB
- 1976 SIII LWB
- 1968 SIIA
Stripped for parts:
- 2003 L322 4.4 Vogue
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makes a big difference Thumbs Up ... - .- -.




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