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    max alloy wheel size?

    the speed i drive 20mph it prob wont make a difference anyway!
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    max alloy wheel size?

    thanks for the help! must be a blue sunday!:boxing:
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    max alloy wheel size?

    Hey guys i was looking to put some P38 18" Mondial wheels on my defender like the ones in the link! I know i will need adapter spacers for them (If anyone does them) but was just wondering if there is a maximum size wheel you can put on a defender? Im not sure how far these will stick out but...
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    Defender Water Ingress

    Hey manfred! Dumdum is a butyl type strip that you can mould in to corners and gaps that stays soft and fexable and water proof! Butyl Tape Strip Bolt On Panel Sealer Bonding Vans Cars Roof Fish Pond Liner Pro | eBay I just bought some from link above I dont think this one can be painted...
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    what grit sand paper do you use?

    Sorry guys another question! I need to fill some low spots and plan to use u-pol fantastic. does the filler need to go on bare metal? and what primer should go on top on the filler? thanks....
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    what grit sand paper do you use?

    cheers guys! what colour scotchbrite? i have gray at the moment!
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    what grit sand paper do you use?

    Hey Guys! Im starting to sand down my 90 panels for a re-paint i have some areas that have gone through to the alli, that will need etching. Anyway what grit sand paper should i be using to key the paint surface? Also should i prime the surface before putting base coat on? cheers...
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    defender doors

    cheers that sounds like a plan
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    defender doors

    Hey guys! im in the process of repairing my front doors on the 90. Ive done all the welding and am now starting to put PU sealent on all the joints/gaps internally. Is there supposed to be some kind of filler strip/tape on the middle support going across the door? the door skin is sitting...
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    How much paint?

    Hey guys! How much base and clear will i need for a colour change on the 90? Also how many sheets of wet and dry will i need? 1 sheet per panel? thanks
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    Land rover 90 Restoration

    How did you put your rear x-member on without the body on? Did you build a jig?
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    wind up window removal and channels

    I'd come and help, but working all weekend!
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    wind up window removal and channels

    Hey kerrin! i always need a hand! is the window channel made one piece or is it in different sections? Hows your landy going? was jan last time i saw you, all's well here now after that horrendus start to the year. Be good to see ya any time....
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    wind up window removal and channels

    Hey guys! today ive been trying to sort out the rust on my drivers door bottom. So i took the door panel off and rust was a little worse then i thought (pics to come) anyway i thought i may as well remove the winder mechanism and window because im repainting, but how does the window come out...
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    Replacing Alpine Window Seals

    Hey discomania! looking at your thread gave me the idea of replacing the side windows. Do you know which rubber you bought? just looked on that website and its mind boggling to me! did all the rivet holes cover?
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    Replacing Alpine Window Seals

    thats great! im looking to remove my sliding side widows to put a solid piece of glass in! Does anyone know if the profile rubber for the alpines wolud be the same as the side windows? Im wondering if the outside part of the rubber would cover the rivet holes holding side windows on? cheers...
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    Epoxy Paint

    For the plastic you should use an adhesion promoter then prime normally. Ive not used epoxy but its mainly used for bare metal. Ive had good success painting plastic with an adhesion promoter, primer (rattle can), base (rattle can) and 2k clear also rattle can.
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    Gas/no gas welder?

    I got a seigen 130 for about 130 quid a few years back ands its been great! gas every time
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    Painting your 90 - colour change

    Hey guys! Im doing a bit of a spruce up of my 90. So far ive taken the rear body off so I can do a little welding and paint the chassis. Ive been thinking maybe I should re-paint the body as I cant get a good colour match as the paint has faded! Ive looked through the threads and seen a few...
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    rear wheel arch inner body seat supports!

    ok thanks mine is 1998 300tdi