Picked up my new FL2 GS today. Very happy with it. When I arrived they had just fitted the optional body side mouldings I ordered,. I noticed rather than being black like the other plastics they were a blotchy dirty grey just like you see on older vehicles where the plastic bumpers have been bleached by the sun. They promptly applied a spray that darkens the plastic which is fine but in my experience with older cars this soon washes off with the rain.

Has anyone else had experience of this? Does the spray need to be applied regularly? and are the mouldings easily removed? Should I return the mouldings?

Cheers!


Paul

I wouldn't worry too much about it, since you have a new FL2 and the accessory was fitted, its covered by its 3 years warranty, if they do discolour get them to order you some more  Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

Paul

Go back to your dealer and reject the sprayed mouldings. I also called mouldings up as a delaer fit option on my new car a month ago and the mouldings are a smart black, ok probably a very dark grey. They are even in colour

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cyberil,
The body side mouldings are stuck on with the famous glue; all along the top and bottom of each moulding. I think if you tried to remove them, they would only be fit for the waste bin.
I know it means losing the use of your vehicle for a couple of days but getting them sprayed the same colour as your vehicle may be a better looking option. Out with the old (2007 SE)
In with the new (2012 Dynamic with everything). Now also gone.

I just got my FL2 a couple of days ago and the mouldings are a shiny black colour. I would go back to the dealer and ask them direct about them.

some older stocks of LR002791 were a bit suspect when removed from the box
i'm going back quite a few months now though

Land Rover assured dealers it was just a production dust settling on the mouldings and when wiped clean before install they would be fine

Keep an eye on them and if they still seem discouloured after washing a few times head back to the dealer and request replacement with current stock from Land Rover

As said above...if fitted whilst PDI or within 1 month of reg the accessory will be covered by 3 year car warranty


Nick If i sell it for that i'll be out of business in a week..

Mine were also blotchy grey when fitted, but after the whole car was washed with shampoo, the side mouldings look fine. I think the black (dark grey) colour looks far better than having them sprayed the colour of the body and is much more practical for what they are intended. Can send a poto if it may help  2007 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Manual with Premium Pack & Moonroof.
Stornoway Grey with Ebony Black Pleather, Clear Indicators, Body Side Mouldings etc.

Mine tend to go a lighter gray which I'm not a fan of. I put some stp stuff on them and they go darker again but as you say, it doesn't last. I assumed they standard were factory fit - are they not? 07 Freelander 2 TD4SE Tambora Flame, side steps, privacy glass, mud flaps, boot liner and a tow bar. Ok it's the Wifes but she lets me drive it occasionally - if I've been good!

I assume you mean the door protection mouldings, not the lower door trims? At work
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So far my door protection mouldings have stayed the same colour as the lower door trims side mouldings - no colour change or fading to lighter grey colouring after several months of sun, rain and snow use.  2007 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Manual with Premium Pack & Moonroof.
Stornoway Grey with Ebony Black Pleather, Clear Indicators, Body Side Mouldings etc.

While we are on the subject, what are people using to keep the black sills and bumpers nice and black. I had a whatcar review on these products but cannot find it. Obviously put it in a safe place!
The Simoniz stuff gets a good review on the web but does anyone have any recommendations?

So far I haven’t had to use anything else than Turtle Wax Super Car wash (or whatever it is called in those blue bottles). Did wax the paintwork the other day, but the rubber bits seemed as good as new (no fading or white spots).
Mind you, I don’t spend much time keeping it new washed looking - it get too much use for that  2007 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Manual with Premium Pack & Moonroof.
Stornoway Grey with Ebony Black Pleather, Clear Indicators, Body Side Mouldings etc.

You can't go wrong with the Autoglym bumper car for the black plastic trim


I spent £20 on some Black WOW and thats okay too, but came a little streaky when it rained  Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis