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Franklinp99



Member Since: 07 Dec 2014
Location: Kent
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England 2011 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Ipanema Sand
Black lettering

The OH lost an argument with a railing and ruined the front bumper so I had a new bumper fitted but deciding to opt for the gloss black grill instead of silver.
I then thought I’d totally change the look so fitted gloss black side vents, tailgate strip and door handle skins. I’ve ordered gloss black number plate surrounds and am probably gonna get the mirror covers too but don’t know what to do about the bonnet and tailgate lettering??? I can’t see black lettering available anywhere so wondered what my options were or should I just leave it?
My SD4 is the Ipanema Sand colour
 Current: MY11 SD4 HSE / Sterling Quartz 2010 caravan

Previous: MY11 TD4 GS / Bailey Bordeaux 2002 caravan

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merlinj79



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United States 2008 LR2 i6 S Auto Tambora Flame

I did the same with the trim a few years ago (for the exact same reason too Rolling Eyes ), but left the lettering stock.

The letters *probably* are attached with adhesive, you might be able to verify that by removing the tailgate inner liner (you can't see the backs of the letters under the bonnet). If so you could pry them off carefully, get news ones and paint them before application.

The adhesive is probably pretty tough and there's a risk of damaging the paint in a manner that would be visible though.

I don't think you could do a good job painting them in situ, some of the gaps look too small to mask off.

Post #412539 21st Sep 2021 2:21 pm
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Dave47



Member Since: 31 Aug 2014
Location: Margate Kent
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United Kingdom 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Auto Izmir Blue

I got my Black lettering for the front of mine from Powerfuluk.com,
but at the moment they are not listing any at all!!
also they have a video showing how to replace the lettering,
Where in Kent are you? DAVE.

Post #412540 21st Sep 2021 3:18 pm
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p_gill



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United States 2008 Freelander 2 i6 SE Auto Tambora Flame

I only used the black lettering for the rear hatch

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I think what you have now looks fine

Post #412542 21st Sep 2021 3:49 pm
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MotionInc



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Canada 2008 LR2 i6 SE Auto Tambora Flame

Plastidip & youtube.

And I agree with @p_gill, I like the way it looks right now.

Re. Plastidip, with enough coats and the right application procedure, it will last for years and can be easily touched up with a paint brush.

Post #412544 21st Sep 2021 5:40 pm
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p_gill



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United States 2008 Freelander 2 i6 SE Auto Tambora Flame

My Fog light shrouds are Plasti Dipped

The Spray can version.

And it is very durable

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Since you have a newer LR2 you already have the Black surrounding the fog lights


I need to Spray my side air intake (and the fake one on the other side) black with Plasti Dip

Post #412546 21st Sep 2021 6:09 pm
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Franklinp99



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England 2011 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Ipanema Sand

Re Dave47 , Im near Sittingbourne. Maybe I’ll just leave it then. TBH it’s more the OH that thinks it’s a good idea to have black lettering. Current: MY11 SD4 HSE / Sterling Quartz 2010 caravan

Previous: MY11 TD4 GS / Bailey Bordeaux 2002 caravan

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Sidthecat



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England 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Orkney Grey

Careful, OH will want to drive it next Wink

Post #412553 21st Sep 2021 9:42 pm
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BossBob



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Going back to the start of it all, it was the OH arguing with a railing that caused the original damage. They were probably driving it as I can’t see them pushing it. Very Happy

Post #412555 22nd Sep 2021 6:01 am
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3landertwo



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I always thought this looked good.

https://www.freel2.com/forum/topic29829.ht...r+defender







keeps Freelander in the family of other LRs

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Bobupndown



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United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 SD4 GS Auto Orkney Grey

I like "LANDROVER" on the bonnet now the other models don't have it any longer. Landrover - turning owners into mechanics since 1948

2014 Orkney grey Freelander SD4 GS.
2004 Zambezi silver Discovery 2 Td5 (Gone)
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Post #412559 22nd Sep 2021 9:17 am
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Franklinp99



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England 2011 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Ipanema Sand

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BossBob wrote:
Going back to the start of it all, it was the OH arguing with a railing that caused the original damage. They were probably driving it as I can’t see them pushing it. Very Happy


She just popped down the road to the garden centre, came home crying…. I immediately drove her back to apologise to the centre owner🙄 Current: MY11 SD4 HSE / Sterling Quartz 2010 caravan

Previous: MY11 TD4 GS / Bailey Bordeaux 2002 caravan

Post #412564 22nd Sep 2021 12:33 pm
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janderson41



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Scotland 2010 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

On my Disco 2 i filled in the "LANDROVER" on the rear bumper in red.
Looked good with the Zambesi Silver of the car. and a black bumper.
Tempted to fill the "LANDROVER" on the back door of the FL" in red although the black looks smart. Jim A
Fl2 HSE 2010 auto
Disco 2Td5 auto 2002 gone
Disci 1 300Tdi auto 1996 gone

Post #412567 22nd Sep 2021 3:33 pm
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Franklinp99



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England 2011 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Ipanema Sand

I wonder is there anyone that has shortened the rear FREELANDER 2 lettering to just LR2 ?
It would look less cluttered and has crossed my mind. Current: MY11 SD4 HSE / Sterling Quartz 2010 caravan

Previous: MY11 TD4 GS / Bailey Bordeaux 2002 caravan

Post #412570 22nd Sep 2021 6:04 pm
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p_gill



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United States 2008 Freelander 2 i6 SE Auto Tambora Flame

Franklin,

With all due respect I think that the better question is

Has anyone changed to

FREEL2


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