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robbyvrs



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England 2014 Freelander 2 TD4 Dynamic Manual Fuji White
Dynamic front grille

Ok so i have what i've seen as a common problem with the front grille on my Dynamic where the silver part between the outer frame and the black slats looks to be suffering from laquer peel Sad
I've seen some posts where people have mentioned this but can't see if anyone has sorted it?

Does anyone know if this part pulls away from the grille which would make it easier to paint? it feels sort of loose but i didn't want to break it if it isn't meant to pull out.

It just looks poor so i want to get it sorted and thought it would be easier to remove and paint than mask up and i don't fancy taking the full bumper off to see behind

Any help would be great Thumbs Up

Post #344393 7th Mar 2018 10:07 pm
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de1979



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No it's plastic welded and needs a bumper off job. And even then it's a PITA!

Post #344398 7th Mar 2018 11:11 pm
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shamus5178



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Hello, had same problem, in the end I just masked up and went for it. Pics in my gallery. Smile

Post #344402 8th Mar 2018 6:18 am
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Lightwater



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Ukraine 2013 Freelander 2 2.0T SE Auto Fuji White

Even oils from your hands needs to be removed from surface to be painted, wipe the surface with some lighter fuel (Shellite etc). Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device!

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Yorky Bob



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wipe the surface with some lighter fuel (Shellite etc)

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Post #344414 8th Mar 2018 9:36 am
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robbyvrs



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England 2014 Freelander 2 TD4 Dynamic Manual Fuji White

Damn - why is nothing easy Sad
might have a go when the weather gets warmer - sparkling silver maybe?

Thanks guys

Post #344458 8th Mar 2018 4:25 pm
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Ginna104



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Is it the stormer grille ? Like the hst one

Post #344467 8th Mar 2018 5:43 pm
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robbyvrs



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England 2014 Freelander 2 TD4 Dynamic Manual Fuji White

This is the grill i'm talking about - the silver part between the outer frame and the black slats looks to be suffering from the paint/ laquer peeling

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Post #344479 8th Mar 2018 7:20 pm
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LR NUT



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Had the same problem on mine, the dealers painted it under warranty. Believe it or not the silver trim is already that colour prior to painting the bumper. The silver trim matches the fog light silver on the bezel. Maybe try to get a paint to match that as best as ..... MY14 Kahn Converted Dynamic - Fuji White Ebony/Pimento Interior
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Post #344481 8th Mar 2018 8:05 pm
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robbyvrs



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LR NUT - did they have to remove the bumper and dismount the grille to paint or just mask it off?
I was thinking of getting a chipsaway type to do it but know they wouldn't mask everything up and i'd end up with overspray all over my freshly clayed car Rolling Eyes

Post #344487 8th Mar 2018 10:20 pm
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LR NUT



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They took the bumper off mate to avoid any possible overspray. MY14 Kahn Converted Dynamic - Fuji White Ebony/Pimento Interior
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Post #344488 8th Mar 2018 10:30 pm
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robbyvrs



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i'm guessing your car was under 3 years old at the time? not sure if the 10 year (or 12?) paint warranty will cover it?

Post #344539 9th Mar 2018 5:31 pm
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LR NUT



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Scotland 2014 Freelander 2 TD4_e Dynamic Manual Fuji White

IIRC my car was 2 years old. Paint warranty is 3 years and corrosion is 6 years. MY14 Kahn Converted Dynamic - Fuji White Ebony/Pimento Interior
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Juice



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Got the same thing happening now on my 14 plate Dynamic.

I'm going to investigate getting it wrapped as an alternative to painting as its less invasive/PITA

Post #347574 16th Apr 2018 5:14 pm
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robbyvrs



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England 2014 Freelander 2 TD4 Dynamic Manual Fuji White

Juice - would be great to see pics if you do get it wrapped, doesn't look too easy to do in 1 piece with the curves?

Post #347575 16th Apr 2018 5:22 pm
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