Me again, sorry!
My FL2 Metro is Fuji white and the silver part of the lower front grille has gone from a nice silver to an ugly grey, streaky colour. My local bodyshop says that it can't be re-sprayed successfully.
So, any thoughts please, and if that's true, where's the best place to source a new one - and how difficult is it to fit?
Thanks again, am constantly reminded what a great place the FL2 Forum is.  I've decided to stop being a good example and will now just be a terrible warning.....
2008 TD4HSE - gone but much loved.
2014MY SD4 Metropolis - very much loved.

I had the same problem with the silver part of the grille on my 63 plate xs, I had it sprayed by local body shop , had no problem with it since, approx 4 yrs
Maybe Try another paint shop
Andy

Any use

https://www.powerfuluk.com/collections/fre...012-silver

Chips has the right solution

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theglassman wrote:

Me again, sorry!
My FL2 Metro is Fuji white and the silver part of the lower front grille has gone from a nice silver to an ugly grey, streaky colour. My local bodyshop says that it can't be re-sprayed successfully.
So, any thoughts please, and if that's true, where's the best place to source a new one - and how difficult is it to fit?
Thanks again, am constantly reminded what a great place the FL2 Forum is.

My 2014 SE Tech has done the same.

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Its not the removable surround (cf Powerfold) that is the problem but the horizontal grill bars. My understanding is that on later cars the grill is integral with the whole front bumper and cannot be separated from it.

So Ive elected to do nothing - its not rust - its just rubbish painting by whoever JLR paid - If it makes a difference when I decide to dispose of the car then I may do something about it. Jules

Same thing on my car, I have just left it as is.

There are enough Range Rover bonnet lettering with the same issue. But to date never seen the problem on Freelander bonnet lettering. Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device!

Acoustic insulation ARB TPMS 3xARB air compressors After cooler Air tank On-board OCD pressure air/water cleaning Additional 50L fuel Carpet in doors ABE 2x1kg Waeco 28L modified fridge Battery 4x26ah Solar 120w Victron MPPT 100/20 DC-DC 18amps 175amp jumper plug Awning 6x255/60R18

Mine is getting to the same state starting to look quite unsightly.
I plan to resolve the issue over the coming months. (I have been saying this for several years now!)
I will take the front bumper off the car and rub down prime and paint the affected areas. Naturally it's 2 different colours so will take twice as long to mask then paint before lacqureing. A new trim from powerful uk will finish it nicely. Landrover - turning owners into mechanics since 1948

2014 Orkney grey Freelander SD4 GS.
2004 Zambezi silver Discovery 2 Td5 (Gone)
1963 Surf blue Morris Mini Minor Super de Luxe (my little toy)

The clear coat is also flaking off the door handles too.

Its the wife's car and if she isnt bothered then nor am I - I only look after the important mechanical stuff. Jules

Thanks again, all. The Powerful Uk solution seem the best way forward
All best,  I've decided to stop being a good example and will now just be a terrible warning.....
2008 TD4HSE - gone but much loved.
2014MY SD4 Metropolis - very much loved.

Does anybody know the paint codes for the surround and grill bars?

ETA: There are different colours for the surround, some like mine are grey. Others gloss black. Not sure if gloss black would be ideal for my Orkney grey FL2? Landrover - turning owners into mechanics since 1948

2014 Orkney grey Freelander SD4 GS.
2004 Zambezi silver Discovery 2 Td5 (Gone)
1963 Surf blue Morris Mini Minor Super de Luxe (my little toy)

Just re-sprayed grill with, white primer, BMW Titan Titanium Silver and clear coat.
Prep. took the longest time and masking out. Took me a while to figure out how to mask radiator grill but used 4 bits of card pushed up from vent above number plate.
All done with rattle cans for less than £30.
Just need to ceramic coat and job done.
All wheels finished at last but still having a problem with the broken finger.

Assume you painted over the chrome effect trim, do you plan to fit the Powerful uk trim as well? Landrover - turning owners into mechanics since 1948

2014 Orkney grey Freelander SD4 GS.
2004 Zambezi silver Discovery 2 Td5 (Gone)
1963 Surf blue Morris Mini Minor Super de Luxe (my little toy)

All ready fitted, that's why I am happy with the colour match on the grill.
On reflection I would not have bothered to fit the, Powerfuluk part and painted the whole lot.

Is the Powerfuluk trim silver, as in painted silver colour, or actually chrome effect?
If it's just silver I think I'll go with silver paint on the original. Currently a work in progress which I'll update on 'My Freelander' thread. Landrover - turning owners into mechanics since 1948

2014 Orkney grey Freelander SD4 GS.
2004 Zambezi silver Discovery 2 Td5 (Gone)
1963 Surf blue Morris Mini Minor Super de Luxe (my little toy)

Sorry for late reply just got back from Devon.
Trim is silver coloured not chrome, but is very good quality and has been on for some time without any marks on yet.