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  1. 1st April 2010, 07:57 AM #11
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    I think I ended up with a 1.7m or 1.8m rack because when I bought mine OL didn't have the 1.6m available. I was heading off on a trip and they sorted something out for me and gave me the rack from their demo car.

    I think I've only got 1x 400mm \10mm deflector. Would you recommend the bigger lip version for this rack?

    The noise isn't too bad but it could be better.

    One other question for you, do you sell touch up paint for these racks? Mine's got a few scratches I'd like to clean up.
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  2. 1st April 2010, 11:49 AM #12
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    Hi,

    If your rack is around 1.8m then the lip on the deflector is still going to over the high part of the roof-line - thus you can't use greater than 10mm lip.

    You can fit a second 400mm wide x 10mm deflector and it will make a noticable difference - but of course you will need to remove the rack to make the change so you will have to decide if this is worth it based on how intrusive you find the noise now.

    We are happy to supply a 2nd deflector FOC - to pick up from your preferred dealer. We would ship it with other goods going to the dealer so it may take a week or two to arrive.

    Just let me know if you want to do this.

    The finish is a satin black powder coat - use any satin black spray can paint as a touch up. Easily available from larger general auto accessory/parts outlets. Just clean it beforehand and otherwise no special treatment necessary other than a light sanding if you have gouges in the rack. THere is no issue with paint going on powder coat in this application and being aluminium there is no under-lyingcorrosion issues to worry about.

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  3. 1st April 2010, 06:01 PM #13
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    Hi Adrian,
    Thanks again for your input.

    I have the 2.2m rack.

    As the deflector is more than 10mm, I'll accept that its 45 mm. Time will tell whether I need two deflectors, or not.

    Best Wishes,
    Peter
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  4. 1st April 2010, 11:04 PM #14
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    Adrian thanks for sticking your head (hand?) up. I would appreciate being able to come out and get you to check on the deflector installation. My (rack) lip looks like ~10mm on the 2200mm rack. I am not saying its wrong, but I would like assurance that it is either as good as it gets or there is improvement possible with changing the lip size. I will contact you after easter and work out a time. Thanks for the offer.
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