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gravon 42



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United Kingdom 2013 LR2 TD4 Dynamic Manual Santorini Black
Anyone done away with..?

Has anyone removed those pointless trims that clip on the wing edge and go rusty within
weeks? Do they really serve any purpose? 2013 Dynamic Santorini black
2011 XS Lago grey
2007 HLS Stornoway grey
sometimes towing an Elldis AVANTE 574.
Post #250309 25th Jan 2015 3:10 pm
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MidlandRover



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England 2014 Freelander 2 SD4 Metropolis LE Auto Santorini Black

Yes mine went a while ago mainly because they were coming loose and looking unsightly. FL2 SD4 Metropolis Auto Santorini Black / ivory completely stock.

It's true that light travels faster than sound, some people look quite intelligent until you hear them speak.


Stop global winging.
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PWe



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England 2014 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Orkney Grey

Got a pic, I can't think of what you are referring to, or perhaps I just don't have them? Nice to know so I can take some preventative action!
Post #250331 25th Jan 2015 6:01 pm
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gravon 42



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United Kingdom 2013 LR2 TD4 Dynamic Manual Santorini Black

Here is a photo. It is the ribbed rubber strip that you can see on the edge of the wing, just to the left
of body join.

Click image to enlarge
 2013 Dynamic Santorini black
2011 XS Lago grey
2007 HLS Stornoway grey
sometimes towing an Elldis AVANTE 574.
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dunkley201



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United Kingdom 2010 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

I believe the idea is to minimise stone chips ( therefore corrosion) on the folded in wheel arch edge. Replaced mine when they deteriorated. 10MY (Sept 09) TD4 HSE Auto in Stornoway Grey (Now Gone)

08 FL2 TD4 SE Manual in Rimini Red (Now Gone)
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gravon 42



Member Since: 10 Jan 2013
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United Kingdom 2013 LR2 TD4 Dynamic Manual Santorini Black

Yes, I renewed mine on the previous one, but they did not seat right, and rusted very quickly. 2013 Dynamic Santorini black
2011 XS Lago grey
2007 HLS Stornoway grey
sometimes towing an Elldis AVANTE 574.
Post #250340 25th Jan 2015 6:28 pm
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dunkley201



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United Kingdom 2010 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

I dipped the ends of my new ones into some rust inhibitor before I fitted them. Thumbs Up 10MY (Sept 09) TD4 HSE Auto in Stornoway Grey (Now Gone)

08 FL2 TD4 SE Manual in Rimini Red (Now Gone)
Post #250343 25th Jan 2015 6:31 pm
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PWe



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England 2014 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Orkney Grey

Ha! I thought they were plastic. I'll keep an eye on them, maybe try taking the car back to the dealer if they look like they are rusting, you never know!
Post #250350 25th Jan 2015 7:01 pm
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dunkley201



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United Kingdom 2010 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

They are a "U" shaped rubber edge trim reinforced with a steel liner to grip the metal edge of the wheel arch. The steel liner is encased by the rubber except for the cut ends, which is where the corrosion starts. Seal or treat the ends and they will last longer. 10MY (Sept 09) TD4 HSE Auto in Stornoway Grey (Now Gone)

08 FL2 TD4 SE Manual in Rimini Red (Now Gone)
Post #250359 25th Jan 2015 7:41 pm
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SYFL2



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2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

Gravon that stone chip needs sorting out.
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gravon 42



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United Kingdom 2013 LR2 TD4 Dynamic Manual Santorini Black

Not my problem now! Rolling with laughter Swapped for a newer model. Thumbs Up 2013 Dynamic Santorini black
2011 XS Lago grey
2007 HLS Stornoway grey
sometimes towing an Elldis AVANTE 574.
Post #250842 28th Jan 2015 9:52 pm
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