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Elliot123



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England 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Auto Barolo Black
I would like a Facelift

Hi all, Im wanting to upgrade my front bumper as its a 2007 model and looks long in the tooth but still drives great and just flown through the MOT

Can anyone tell me how hard it is to get hold of a bumper, and how difficult is it to fit and is there anything else I need? ie spotlamps??

Post #207628 17th Nov 2013 10:08 pm
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robbyvrs



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Bumpers can be found on ebay for around £100 - these usually have some marks so budget around £200 for it respraying (this is what i paid)
Foglights from the pre facelift swap straight over and so do the washer jets and parking sensors if fitted Thumbs Up

1 thing to check is the facelift bumper has the foglight housings on the back - some do and some have them missing so make sure you ask the seller

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Slaneydore



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Hi Elliot
Looks like Rob has covered most of the things to look out for above
If you do buy one from eBay see if you can get a black one it will be a lot easier for your paint shop to do the re spray
Pay attention to the grills and surrounds when you do your search and see if you can get one that doesn't need any work doing to them has this would keep the cost down on the re spray Thumbs Up
You will also need a set of front spats to complete the look

these can be obtained from Dan our site sponsor at a reasonable price
https://www.freel2.com/forum/member-duckworthparts.html

Good luck with the search Elliot and if you need any advise let us know Wink BETTER looking half of the famous Twinlanders
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Mav71



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Have a look on the modifications section! and about half way down you will see my post called -2011 Facelift, the complete low down.

It covers everything for the complete facelift. Can't believe it is nearly three years ago when I did it! Freelander 2 HSE Lux 2013MY - Barolo Black with Ivory Leather. Alpine DVD - Privacy -Evoque 20" Dynamic Wheels and more to come.........

Post #207645 18th Nov 2013 8:20 am
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Elliot123



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Thanks all.

However how do you actually take the bumper off? where are the bolts? and how many are there?

Post #207674 18th Nov 2013 11:32 am
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Slaneydore



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Here you go Elliot
http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic15916.html BETTER looking half of the famous Twinlanders
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robbyvrs



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As Slaneydore says the spats finish it off and are only £5 each from Dan at Duckworths

Also - try to get the foglight bezels with the bumper as these are £20 the pair used off ebay Thumbs Up

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zagonda



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Slaneydore wrote:
Hi Elliot
Looks like Rob has covered most of the things to look out for above
If you do buy one from eBay see if you can get a black one it will be a lot easier for your paint shop to do the re spray
Pay attention to the grills and surrounds when you do your search and see if you can get one that doesn't need any work doing to them has this would keep the cost down on the re spray Thumbs Up
You will also need a set of front spats to complete the look

these can be obtained from Dan our site sponsor at a reasonable price
https://www.freel2.com/forum/member-duckworthparts.html

Good luck with the search Elliot and if you need any advise let us know Wink


Why is a black one easier for a re spray Question

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Slaneydore



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Because Elliot's freely is black zogonda.. Whistle BETTER looking half of the famous Twinlanders
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ad210358



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Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter

There did used to be another reason, many years ago if red was was the previous colour and White was being sprayed, to stop the red leaching through, spraying it black then the white stopped it leaching. p****d off with a Digital Keyboard Warrior

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zagonda



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Slaneydore wrote:
Because Elliot's freely is black zogonda.. Whistle


So if its black allready why re spray it ??

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Bugblatter



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Because they usually come from a breaker's yard and have some damage. 2013 RR Evoque Pure Tech
2012 TD4 GS Auto Orkney Grey - gone

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Slaneydore



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I doubt he would get one without scratches or dings, 99% of bumpers from eBay would need re-spraying BETTER looking half of the famous Twinlanders
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zagonda



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If it's damaged it makes no odds what colour it is, It's the same process. Scotch bumper, repair said scratches, primer, base coat then clear coat. It's no cheaper to do if it's the same colour or easier. You may save a couple of quid on paint if it's the same colour, but only if you mix the paint yourself.

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Slaneydore



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Didn't say it was cheaper, said it would be cheaper if he finds one with the grill and surround in ex condition,,,,,so it wouldn't need to have 3 different colours added.....
There's a lot of masking up zogonda if he gets a black one they can cover over the fog light holes without worrying about getting right inside and all other nooks and crannies Thumbs Up

Are you a sprayer by any chance Laughing BETTER looking half of the famous Twinlanders
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