The OH lost an argument with a railing and ruined the front bumper so I had a new bumper fitted but deciding to opt for the gloss black grill instead of silver.
I then thought I’d totally change the look so fitted gloss black side vents, tailgate strip and door handle skins. I’ve ordered gloss black number plate surrounds and am probably gonna get the mirror covers too but don’t know what to do about the bonnet and tailgate lettering??? I can’t see black lettering available anywhere so wondered what my options were or should I just leave it?
My SD4 is the Ipanema Sand colour
 Current: MY11 SD4 HSE / Sterling Quartz 2010 caravan

Previous: MY11 TD4 GS / Bailey Bordeaux 2002 caravan

I did the same with the trim a few years ago (for the exact same reason too ), but left the lettering stock.

The letters *probably* are attached with adhesive, you might be able to verify that by removing the tailgate inner liner (you can't see the backs of the letters under the bonnet). If so you could pry them off carefully, get news ones and paint them before application.

The adhesive is probably pretty tough and there's a risk of damaging the paint in a manner that would be visible though.

I don't think you could do a good job painting them in situ, some of the gaps look too small to mask off.

I got my Black lettering for the front of mine from Powerfuluk.com,
but at the moment they are not listing any at all!!
also they have a video showing how to replace the lettering,
Where in Kent are you? DAVE.
I.A.M. F1rst Driver.
Gone 2003 Discovery TD5 Auto,
Gone 1986 Defender 90 Station Wagon
Gone 1984 Range Rover 3.5 Vogue Manual.
Gone 1970 Series 11A/3 SWB 3.5 V8 Hybrid
Gone 1964 Series 11A LWB Van
Gone 1966 Series 11A SWB Van
Gone 1964 Series 11A LWB Station Wagon,

I only used the black lettering for the rear hatch

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Plastidip & youtube.

And I agree with @p_gill, I like the way it looks right now.

Re. Plastidip, with enough coats and the right application procedure, it will last for years and can be easily touched up with a paint brush.

My Fog light shrouds are Plasti Dipped

The Spray can version.

And it is very durable

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Re Dave47 , Im near Sittingbourne. Maybe I’ll just leave it then. TBH it’s more the OH that thinks it’s a good idea to have black lettering. Current: MY11 SD4 HSE / Sterling Quartz 2010 caravan

Previous: MY11 TD4 GS / Bailey Bordeaux 2002 caravan

Careful, OH will want to drive it next

Going back to the start of it all, it was the OH arguing with a railing that caused the original damage. They were probably driving it as I can’t see them pushing it.

I always thought this looked good.

https://www.freel2.com/forum/topic29829.ht...r+defender







keeps Freelander in the family of other LRs

I like "LANDROVER" on the bonnet now the other models don't have it any longer. Landrover - turning owners into mechanics since 1948

2014 Orkney grey Freelander SD4 GS.
2004 Zambezi silver Discovery 2 Td5 (Gone)
1963 Surf blue Morris Mini Minor Super de Luxe (my little toy)

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BossBob wrote:

Going back to the start of it all, it was the OH arguing with a railing that caused the original damage. They were probably driving it as I can’t see them pushing it.

On my Disco 2 i filled in the "LANDROVER" on the rear bumper in red.
Looked good with the Zambesi Silver of the car. and a black bumper.
Tempted to fill the "LANDROVER" on the back door of the FL" in red although the black looks smart. Jim A
Fl2 HSE 2010 auto
Disco 2Td5 auto 2002 gone
Disci 1 300Tdi auto 1996 gone

I wonder is there anyone that has shortened the rear FREELANDER 2 lettering to just LR2 ?
It would look less cluttered and has crossed my mind. Current: MY11 SD4 HSE / Sterling Quartz 2010 caravan

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Franklin,

With all due respect I think that the better question is

Has anyone changed to

FREEL2