defender surface rust

[hainsy99]

hi ive just bort a defender 90 2003 and its done 160k with a little surface rust on body and the chassis what would be the best way to remove the rust thanks very much

[Mick-Kelly]

Good stuff, you got one. Congrats. Cant really help with the rust but we definitely need to see a piccy of the new toy. :p

[Sleepy]

hi ive just bort a defender 90 2003 and its done 160k with a little surface rust on body and the chassis what would be the best way to remove the rust thanks very much

Hainsy, Glad to see you've found one! I have had 2 defenders and they both were sold with 6 year corrosion warranty.

My 110 had floor rust after 4 years and was cleaned up and repainted by Land Rover under warranty.

May be worth ringing Land Rover and see if you're still covered.

Got some pics of your new beasty?

[Psimpson7]

cool. any pictures? How much did you pay if you dont mind me asking?

Rgds
Peter.

[BilboBoggles]

I think there was some issue with the 2003 models, I've seen a number including mine with rusty chassis' at the rear where the paint has failed. I had my chassis repainted under warranty - 6 year rust warranty. I had to fight hard - because they only cover penetrative rust - not chassis rust, but they decided to cover mine. It's interesting cause Ive got a 66 S11a with it's original paint and that's still black and shiny....

[hainsy99]

hey guys thanks for your reply i dont know exatly what i should do and i dont think its under warranty i got some pics of the landy thanks again the main reason i went for this one is becuase the price 23k a bargain seeing other 2004 defender 90 in upwards of 35k and in great condition dont know how to resize pic so cant put pics on

[Sleepy]

i dont think its under warranty
Give Land Rover a ring you might be surprised


dont know how to resize pic so cant put pics on

An easy way, if you haven't got any fancy software, is to use MS PAINT - Use the IMAGE then RESIZE keep shrinking it down until your happy ;)

[Scouse]

Give Land Rover a ring you might be surprised
5 years old, surface rust, bought as is - unfortunately I don't think he will be surprised :(.

LR will also ask to see the annual corrosion inspection reports too.
How many owners have that done ?

[Sleepy]

Take your point Scouse but I'd still give 'em a go anyway - I had no drama's however mine had been serviced by LR so that probably included said inspection.

[Captain_Rightfoot]

5 years old, surface rust, bought as is - unfortunately I don't think he will be surprised :(.

LR will also ask to see the annual corrosion inspection reports too.
How many owners have that done ?

I have gone to pains to make sure they do the corrosion inspection each year. They keep giving me clean bills of health though :)

Good luck with it Hansy. Any chance of a photo of the truck, and the affected areas?

[Scouse]

I have gone to pains to make sure they do the corrosion inspection each year. They keep giving me clean bills of health though :)

That's good. I wish everyone would have it done.

The amount of cars I see that get serviced outside the dealer network (nothing wrong with that) & miss all the annual corrosion inspections is incredible.

And it's always these cars that have corrosion problems :(.

[Captain_Rightfoot]

Mind you... last weekend I sprayed 4 litres of CRC into it's underbelly in preparation for our Fraser trip and it will get another 4 when we get back once it's dry after the cleaning :o It wouldn't want to show any rust....or I'd throw 20 at it next time...