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I noticed whilst taking a photo that I had small rust spots on the rear section of the plastic channel that runs front to rear at each side of the roof

has anybody else noticed any

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Ooow. That's not good is it. Let us know what the outcome is?

Usual caveat on corrosion warranties, is whether it is from inside out or not. 2010MY Freelander 2 HSE Auto
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doubt if it is iron fillings

Looks like a serious problem you got brooding could it possibly the result of too much washing chemicals (I only ask)  2007 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Manual with Premium Pack & Moonroof.
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it will have been rained on more times than washed with anything harsh

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I'll call in at the dealers when passing, I can't see any anywhere else, an due to the locality of them and the roof rails, it might be related to the fitting of them etc

has anybody else hopped up to have a look at their roof channels, if it just me or others seeing it too? Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

It's gone shopping will do later.

Checked the whole roof and cant see anything similar. However I cant quite make out what your photo is depicting - like what is the grey stuff that seems to be oozing out from under the plastic Havnt got that either  2007 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Manual with Premium Pack & Moonroof.
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Yep got the gooey oozy stuff but no signs of rust - That's not good Nick, get it looked at

The black plastic strip that runs the length of the roof, there is a small channel on the outer edge and that's were
the rusty specs are towards the rear

in 2nd pic you can see the LR roof bar footIng to give you a better idea Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

Took the plastic strips off to fit the roof rails late last year - definately no signs of rust.
Then again mine was black until LR sprayed it orange, so there is an extra layer of paint. Tangiers Orange - gone, missing her
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Andy131 wrote:

Took the plastic strips off to fit the roof rails late last year - definately no signs of rust.
Then again mine was black until LR sprayed it orange, so there is an extra layer of paint.

Sounds like you have a real car - ie tow bar, non black and scuffed alloys etc.  2007 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Manual with Premium Pack & Moonroof.
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After yesterdays service and the look at the rust spots

Farnells in Leeds feel it is fallout trapped in there and not the car

Time to get some more detailing products to get to it and have it gone


apparently the rusty wheel nuts are due to wet enviroment we live in and are not rusted enough to have them swapped on warranty  Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

Is this non-specific fallout or some other sort????

Sounds like an excuse for years to come - not my fault it was that volcano in 1842 that did it....

Makes you wonder what qualifies them to say  There's always a way forward!

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