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RR2B Member Since: 04 Aug 2020 Location: Rowlands Castle Posts: 254 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Yes, but they didn't do the wheel arch edges. In any case, I think they need some more robust protection. 2011MY 4.4TDV8 Autobiography Baltic Blue TVR Griffith Alfa Romeo Mito QV |
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JamboM3 Member Since: 28 Jul 2021 Location: Berkshire Posts: 204 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Seems inevitable with these later cars, the rot will be in the sill as well.
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DrRob Member Since: 16 Apr 2015 Location: Petersfield, Hampshire Posts: 4310 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
No sill rot. Full of waxoyl from 2020 work 😂 Gone to a good home: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
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JamboM3 Member Since: 28 Jul 2021 Location: Berkshire Posts: 204 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Ah didn't see it was you Rob |
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DrRob Member Since: 16 Apr 2015 Location: Petersfield, Hampshire Posts: 4310 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
So.
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DrRob Member Since: 16 Apr 2015 Location: Petersfield, Hampshire Posts: 4310 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Waxoyl will dry to a matt finish….
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JamboM3 Member Since: 28 Jul 2021 Location: Berkshire Posts: 204 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Looks great Rob! |
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DrRob Member Since: 16 Apr 2015 Location: Petersfield, Hampshire Posts: 4310 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Even better with door shut and at night |
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pcourtney Member Since: 14 Jan 2020 Location: Stansted Posts: 835 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I've now also taken the Freelander arch protectors off and yes folks - rust is forming
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Rudyard1 Member Since: 15 Nov 2021 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 81 ![]() ![]() |
When I had my rear arches replaced I asked the body shop to spray stone chip on that edge of the arch and it has remained perfect. I would advise people do the same! I’m guessing you could take your car in to any body shop and request they do just that for minimal cost. 2007 Range Rover Vogue 3.6 TDV8 |
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Buellie Member Since: 28 Jan 2024 Location: Essex Posts: 145 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Have any of you tried Bilt Hamber products?
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matthews Member Since: 09 Aug 2016 Location: Leeds Posts: 100 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Big believer in built hamber stuff , use it all the time on customers cars and when I got my RR 8 years ago just about every bit of plastic was taken off under the car and it was coated with dynax or dynax underbody in the more exposed areas , sills and every bit of box section I could find was coated too inc bonnet and doors , 3 days in the air on the ramp but I'm hoping to have a nice motor for another 10+ years , strip it all down and check reapply as required year this year though . |
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woodyrvf750 Member Since: 10 Jul 2023 Location: Stratford Upon Avon Posts: 19 ![]() ![]() |
I’ve been faffing around with my rear arch liners this evening and am pretty sure that the front leading edge of the liner was designed to be fitted in front of, not behind, the leading edge of the wing.
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RobsterPC Member Since: 14 Oct 2024 Location: Kent Posts: 115 ![]() ![]() |
It's early days for me and the Freelander guards but I made sure they were full of Lanoguard grease as well as greasing the arches themselves too. My view was that preventing water getting in contact with the metal as well as trying to ensure there's no gap for water and crud to get into was the way to go. Replacing the guards after a couple of years is much cheaper than patching the panels too. |
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