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Badger1970



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Rear Bumper Treadplate -Removal

Afternoon people,

Does anybody know, definitively, if the rear Polished Steel Treadplate (LR Part #VPLFB0040) can be removed once it has been applied? Mine came with it already on, so wouldn't know how/what it was applied with. The answer I'm looking for is from someone who may have attempted this already, or knows what it is applied with....so without wishing to sound rude, please don't guess if you don't know.

Thanks in advance Foraging near Gaydon....
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Post #192597 25th Jul 2013 3:22 pm
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If it were mine and I didn't want it I would unclip the complete rear tread plate from the bumper and stick it on the bay, and replace it with the standard one. The trim is held on with 3m tape and some sort of adhesive.

Not guessing, just looked up the fitting instructions Thumbs Up

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Post #192598 25th Jul 2013 4:16 pm
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Badger1970



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I had a feeling that it would be stuck on further with Sikaflex or similar....might be too much of a ball ache to remove after all. Foraging near Gaydon....
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MY12 HSE 2.2 SD4, Sumatra Black - gone after 10 months/43,000 fault-free miles

Post #192625 25th Jul 2013 7:13 pm
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The plastic strip that the Treadplate is fixed to easily unclips from the bumper though Thumbs Up

Idea someone on here might be willing to swap Question p****d off with a Digital Keyboard Warrior

Post #192627 25th Jul 2013 7:47 pm
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j77



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It can be done as someone on eBay sold one that had come of the car.

My last Fl2 had it fitted, as I done such a great job of doing it, the thing started to come off.

The answer to your question is yes it can come of but may leave a bit of a mess depending on how well it was stuck on. 21MY Defender 90 S 3.0 D200

Post #192629 25th Jul 2013 8:23 pm
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Aero_383



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Have a look at this...



Not a definitive answer but might assist. _________________
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Post #192639 25th Jul 2013 9:07 pm
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Badger1970



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Great tutorial Aero - looks like that's going to be the way to go. I shall attempt in between downpours later today Thumbs Up Foraging near Gaydon....
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MY13 HSE Lux SD4, Baltic Blue - current, 30,000> miles without fault
MY12 HSE 2.2 SD4, Sumatra Black - gone after 10 months/43,000 fault-free miles

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Why you removing it badger Question if you don't mind me asking
Think it looks nice on your freely BETTER looking half of the famous Twinlanders
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Badger1970



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Ive traded out of it...it's done nearly 20k miles since October, and whilst it hasn't missed a beat, I've been offered a stonking deal on a MY2013 HSE Lux. It's a case of protecting my investment, and now is the right time to change. Laughing Foraging near Gaydon....
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MY13 HSE Lux SD4, Baltic Blue - current, 30,000> miles without fault
MY12 HSE 2.2 SD4, Sumatra Black - gone after 10 months/43,000 fault-free miles

Post #192917 28th Jul 2013 4:36 pm
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Hits a bit extreme, you may not like the Treadplate but to replace the whole vehicle Shocked

Enjoy Thumbs Up p****d off with a Digital Keyboard Warrior

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Badger1970



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Just to update this thread...following the advice in the video provided above by Aero_383, I can happily confirm that with a bit of patience and a heat gun, this Treadplate came off easily. Further, so did the rear Latch finisher, as well as my exorbitantly expensive LR Sill Treadplates front and rear. So to say that I am feeling pretty chuffed about it all is an understatement Smile

I will be listing my MY2013 Piano Black Grabhandles and Front Fog Surrounds shortly as a job lot in the For Sale & Wanted section....anyone interested, simply drop me a PM. Foraging near Gaydon....
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MY13 HSE Lux SD4, Baltic Blue - current, 30,000> miles without fault
MY12 HSE 2.2 SD4, Sumatra Black - gone after 10 months/43,000 fault-free miles

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Glad to hear it all went well badger. Thumbs Up _________________
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