| Author | Message | ||
     Hill Mainor (Gahill2) New Member Username: Gahill2 Post Number: 29 Registered: 06-2003 |
I have a 2003 disco. I was looking at my rear fender flares the other day and they seem to be fading from the top down. They even feel kind of rough on top. Has this happened to anyone else? Do you think LR will take care of it? or Is there anything I can do? Thanks, Hill | ||
| Justin (Vanroth) Member Username: Vanroth Post Number: 74 Registered: 02-2003 |
Mine are faded as well... I figured the previous owner was overzealous with the electric buffer. Mine is no longer under warranty so I will likely spray it with some wrinkle paint finish after some light sanding. I'm curious to know how typical this problem is. -justin | ||
| Luke Tolson (Luke4696) Member Username: Luke4696 Post Number: 101 Registered: 06-2003 |
i have it on the tops of my 99's flares | ||
| Mike Ziebell (Localbrew69) New Member Username: Localbrew69 Post Number: 1 Registered: 08-2003 |
I have the same problem on 2000 Disco | ||
| Kyle (Tweaked) New Member Username: Tweaked Post Number: 9 Registered: 03-2003 |
I have an 03 with the same problem. There seems to be a trend here... | ||
| Luke Tolson (Luke4696) Member Username: Luke4696 Post Number: 102 Registered: 06-2003 |
anybody know of any recalls from LR? Is refinishing/replacing covered under warranty? | ||
| Steve Andrews (Sillybus) Senior Member Username: Sillybus Post Number: 302 Registered: 08-2002 |
There are other threads about fading plastic. I haven't done it yet but "Forever Black" has been suggested as a remedy. FWIW, my 96 D1 has a very faded appearance but my 99 D1 has a nice black color to it. If I owned a brand new vehicle under warranty, I'd bring it up with your LR service people and see what they say. It doesn't hurt to ask. | ||
| Paul Clawson (Pnut) Member Username: Pnut Post Number: 74 Registered: 02-2003 |
I have had the same problem on a 2001. the dealer told me there was no problem with it but land rovers dealer are worth shit. | ||
| Blue (Blue) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Blue Post Number: 264 Registered: 04-2003 |
they need to pass a law | ||
| Jay Hobbs (Jayxd) Member Username: Jayxd Post Number: 169 Registered: 03-2002 |
I tried a Mothers product called Back to Black. Did a real quick application on my wife's D2 and can't say it worked miracles, but helped some. Maybe with a good dose it would work but I'm sure for only a while. | ||
| John Hamblin (Jhmover) New Member Username: Jhmover Post Number: 22 Registered: 02-2003 |
Same problem on my '01 | ||
| Brian Thaxton (Bthaxton) New Member Username: Bthaxton Post Number: 24 Registered: 02-2003 |
I tried Back to Black several times long ago. It looks great at first, but after about a week it changes to a light, light, ash-looking gray. The more you apply and buff in, the longer it will stay black, maybe 2-3 weeks tops. I think it was a waste of money, which also might explain why most of the auto part stores I went to had never even heard of it. Just my own experience. | ||
| Mike Bauer (Mikeb) Member Username: Mikeb Post Number: 70 Registered: 02-2003 |
Try the Forever Black product sold by Atlantic British. I have used it successfully on my D1 bumper end caps. Thanks, Mike B. | ||
| Joey (Joey4420) Member Username: Joey4420 Post Number: 147 Registered: 04-2003 |
Quick shine black shoe polish works as well....you know the stuff in a bottle with the quick aplicator top. | ||
| Bill Howell (Billh13) Member Username: Billh13 Post Number: 144 Registered: 03-2003 |
I have try every thing but wrinkle paint. Sounds pretty good. Has anybody tried this? | ||
| Justin (Vanroth) Member Username: Vanroth Post Number: 75 Registered: 02-2003 |
I haven't tried it yet Bill. Week after next I will take my fenders off and spray them. I believe Plastikote makes the best wrinkle finish paint. I'm sure a regular outdoor spray paint would work as well, however I don't want a shiny or smooth finish on mine. I'll post when I'm done. -justin | ||
| Ken Tipton (Irish_nv) Member Username: Irish_nv Post Number: 105 Registered: 10-2002 |
I have the same problem I think it is caused by wax. It seems to be only in the spots that I got in contact with wax | ||
| Porter Mann (Porter) New Member Username: Porter Post Number: 32 Registered: 05-2003 |
I've used flat black Krylon paint, and it done really well to restore the faded plastic back to original. I did this a few years back and it still looks new. | ||
| Tony Zuniga (Tony23007) Member Username: Tony23007 Post Number: 151 Registered: 05-2003 |
Yes, try to just paint it with a flat black paint, I did it on mine a year ago and they look really good. Try it on the underside or on a part that is not noticeable first, see if you like it, if you don't just buy knew ones!!! |
