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  1. 12th May 2017, 10:45 AM #1
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    Black Chequerplate Kit Puma 90

    Hi Guys,

    I'm looking to chequerplate my 90 and am having trouble zeroing in on a particular brand. A quick search didn't quite answer what I'm looking for. Here is a list of my requirements, and hopefully someone can suggest a suitable make:

    I want a complete set (bonnet, wing tops, sills, and rear sections (behind rear wheels)), and if possible the front bumper protectors as per the genuine LR kit.
    I would prefer aluminium for weight saving and reduced corrosion IF it is rigid and strong enough to stand on without deforming
    A gasket or suitable panel protection/sealing
    flush fittings (countersunk screws or rivets)

    seems like a reasonably simple list, but some brands don't sell all pieces, or don't come with gaskets etc and I don't want to mix and match unless absolutely necessary, plus its hard to get real world reviews on each product to see if they do the job re: build quality, fitment etc.

    Finally, regardless of brand, can anyone confirm if the bonnet mounts are strong enough to support me standing on them, as I am looking for ease of roof rack access at the front

    Many thanks!
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  2. 12th May 2017, 06:00 PM #2
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    I recently fitted some wingtop chequerplate. I went with the Patriot ones from Landybitz. I have no standard of comparison with other brands but I was very happy with the fit and finish of these.

    Bit of a write up in my build thread, here:
    https://www.aulro.com/afvb/members-r...ml#post2664925

    Cheers,
    Jon
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    Quote Originally Posted by jon3950 View Post
    I recently fitted some wingtop chequerplate. I went with the Patriot ones from Landybitz. I have no standard of comparison with other brands but I was very happy with the fit and finish of these.

    Bit of a write up in my build thread, here:
    Alasdair, the MY16 Keswick 110

    Cheers,
    Jon
    Funny you should mention them as I was looking at the patriot stuff this evening and decided that I much prefer the bonnet plate that they make as opposed to the single piece. I think I'll go with them too

    Thanks for the link, its a good write up on installation that will no doubt be handy when mine turn up

    Dave.
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  4. 12th May 2017, 06:49 PM #4
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    Just keep in mind the centre bonnet stuff is NOT ok to stand on... the brackets on the bonnet can't take it Black Chequerplate Kit Puma 90
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  5. 13th May 2017, 10:42 AM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tombie View Post
    Just keep in mind the centre bonnet stuff is NOT ok to stand on... the brackets on the bonnet can't take it Black Chequerplate Kit Puma 90
    Hi Tombie, thanks for the input. This is the one I was interested in getting:

    Land Rover Defender PUMA Patriot Bonnet Protector Black Powder Coated.

    What do you mean by the centre bonnet stuff? The bulge?

    Edit - Or is that just a wind up that I walked right into? :P
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  6. 15th May 2017, 10:59 AM #6
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    Have a look at the UK manufactured 'TerraFirma' checker plate mate.

    Great quality and fit.

    Supplied in Oz by Rovercraft in most capital cities.
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    Avoid Britpart wing tops, they are so thin that they were already bent before installation, my guess is that they are designed for the poseurs.
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  8. 15th May 2017, 11:23 PM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by Graekynn View Post
    Hi Tombie, thanks for the input. This is the one I was interested in getting:

    Land Rover Defender PUMA Patriot Bonnet Protector Black Powder Coated.

    What do you mean by the centre bonnet stuff? The bulge?

    Edit - Or is that just a wind up that I walked right into? :P
    The bonnets themselves - the brackets and frame aren't up to climbing over very often.... Black Chequerplate Kit Puma 90
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    Am happy with my mammoth checker plate, good quality including the fasteners
    By all means get a Defender. If you get a good one, you'll be happy. If you get a bad one, you'll become a philosopher.
    apologies to Socrates

    Clancy MY15 110 Defender

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  10. 16th May 2017, 05:32 AM #10
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    Check if the thickness is only 2mm or 3mm.
    I'm planning to run double sided tape around the edges of mine to seal it and keep out the crud.
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