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  1. 22nd July 2016, 05:21 PM #1
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    2015 D4 black grille

    Hi all,
    I am just being ridiculous I know.
    But...
    I have ordered GOE 18s in black, just received black centre caps and black wheel nuts to go with the black D4. I can get black badges and air vents ( even though I only need one cos I have a black snorkel) for a reasonable price online. Today I booked in for tinting.
    Does anybody know where to get a black grille? There are plenty on offer for pre facelift models (up to 2013), but with copious searching I have not been able to find anything for 2014 on.
    Cheers
    Mike
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  2. 22nd July 2016, 05:23 PM #2
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    See a panel shop,get a price to have yours painted
    OR DIY
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  3. 22nd July 2016, 05:45 PM #3
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    Thanks Andrew,
    I am considering that. But it is also a new can of worms, best type of paint, application method etc
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  4. 22nd July 2016, 06:18 PM #4
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    Plastidip - that way you can restore it to factory if you want.
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  5. 22nd July 2016, 06:26 PM #5
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    How about this?

    Search LR4 (rather than Discovery) on ebay

    Black Front Grille Honey Comb Mesh Grill FOR Land Rover Discovery LR4 2014 16 | eBay

    Bit pricey though!

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  6. 22nd July 2016, 06:28 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by ~Rich~ View Post
    Plastidip - that way you can restore it to factory if you want.
    I did that as mine had stone damage so it was silver with big black marks on it, so used some plastidip 1469179842262.jpg
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  7. 23rd July 2016, 08:36 AM #7
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    Thanks all,
    Certainly looks like Plastidip is the way to go.
    I am thinking of getting an aerosol can for the grille and left side air vent. Anybody used one and also number of coats needed and drying time?
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  8. 23rd July 2016, 08:45 AM #8
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    1 can is plenty, I did mine in 1 go as plastidip self levels to a degree - it doesn't orange peel like paint, just watch out for runs.
    The thicker the plastidip the easier it is to remove in 1 go when you decide to remove it.
    I did my spare motorbike tank with 2 coats and found I got a better result doing the grille with 1 coat as the solvent will dissolve the first coat easily.
    Drying time, I left it a couple hours before refitting, it was still soft though - can says 4 hours.

    I also used clear plastidip on the leading face of the rear wheel arch flares to stop paint damage from stones etc.
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  9. 23rd July 2016, 07:03 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by ~Rich~ View Post
    Plastidip - that way you can restore it to factory if you want.


    That stuff is absolute **** and looks it too...

    Paint it properly or go get it HydroDipped.
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  10. 23rd July 2016, 07:46 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tombie View Post
    That stuff is absolute **** and looks it too...

    Paint it properly or go get it HydroDipped.


    To each their own, it works for me.
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