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  1. 19th July 2014, 01:40 PM #1
    rangeyrover
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    Sun damaged Washer Bottle Tank

    Hi All,
    A flaw in the ARB bar design is the washer tank is exposed to the sun.
    On mine the harsh WA sun has made the plastic brittle to the point of splitting and a hole forming.
    I have a replacement tank. Does anyone know if I spray it with silver or black automotive paint if it will damage the tank? I'm hoping to prevent this happening again.
    Thanks
    RR
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  2. 19th July 2014, 09:16 PM #2
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    Do you think the paint will provide enough UV protection?

    Sounds like a good idea and I have not heard of paint damaging plastic.
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  3. 19th July 2014, 10:25 PM #3
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    Exact same spot mine gave up the gohst. Not sure thatll work, give it a try and let us know :-)
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  4. 19th July 2014, 10:39 PM #4
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    Could always wrap it in alfoil.
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  5. 20th July 2014, 06:04 AM #5
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    The other way of looking at it, is that the original has lasted (up to) 15 years. You still going to be the owner in 15years time when it needs replacing again?
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  6. 20th July 2014, 11:53 AM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by bronson View Post
    Exact same spot mine gave up the gohst. Not sure thatll work, give it a try and let us know :-)
    Nice to know its not just me!

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    Could always wrap it in alfoil.
    Thats got more merit than it sounds!
    I think I will just put some material as cover. I'm nervous about painting.

    Quote Originally Posted by sheerluck View Post
    The other way of looking at it, is that the original has lasted (up to) 15 years. You still going to be the owner in 15years time when it needs replacing again?
    I hear you! The replacement is itself probably 15 years old however it is not showing the same signs of sun damage. I will do something to protect it but probably not paint.
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  7. 20th July 2014, 12:00 PM #7
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    I used aluminium adhesive tape on mine.
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  8. 20th July 2014, 02:10 PM #8
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    What about spraying it with "Plasti Dip".
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  9. 21st July 2014, 10:54 PM #9
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    I'm sure I seen some one on here with a aluminium replacement bottle.
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  10. 22nd July 2014, 05:34 PM #10
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    I got one of these (Thanks CJT) after fitting an XROX bar.

    D44 Discovery 2 Slimline Washer Bottle 1998 - 2002

    Just give it a lick of paint...
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