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DIY Ace
 


Member Since: 06 Feb 2019
Location: Hampshire
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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Bonatti GreyDiscovery 3

Skagg wrote:
DIY Ace wrote:
Great choice of vehicle....

... I have exactly the same - age, colour, spec etc. I originally planned to colour code and D4 facelift too but actually the D3 original look is timeless. I'm going to Plastidip the arches and bumpers jet black which will look great, and then dark tint the rear windows.

There are fewer and fewer original D3 looks now, so many have been facelifted.


What is this Plasti-Dip you speak of? I'm fed up with trying all the various methods to restore the colour on the arches such as Gtechnic, solution finish etc. They are initially good but don't last I find even if the surface is prep'ed with Grime.

Any example of the arched finished with this?

Cheers n Gone Nick Thumbs Up



I haven't got any examples to hand but a quick search on You Tube and you'll see dozens of Plastidip projects. It looks like a good product for the arches. Many use it for wheels but it scratches easily when curbing so never stays looking perfect. Unless you're a really terrible driver the arches shouldn't get scraped so a black Plastidip might last well

Alternatively a black Raptor coating might be equally good.
 2022 BMW i4 M50. Bought Oct 2022. 10,200 miles and counting...
2014 BMW 435d convertible. Bought July 2021. 58,000 miles and counting...
2005 Discovery 3 HSE Auto. Bought Feb 2019. 169,000 miles and counting...
2009 Freelander 2 XS Manual. Bought Sep 2013. SOLD Aug 2021 (already regretted!)

https://youtube.com/channel/UCO_u_0D45x9KGfiNstzLJnw 
 
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cstarby
 


Member Since: 19 Dec 2019
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Couple more bits done today. Firstly I fitted a sunglasses holder:



Then the silver handbrake from the 4. Would now like the silver gear surround:





Finally a cargo net for the coat and oil top-up bottle:



I then test fitted a 4 style grill; don’t have a badge yet but I do like it:



  
Post #21106854th Jan 2020 5:30 pm
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jjvd21
 


Member Since: 16 Jul 2007
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United States 2005 LR3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Java BlackLR3

cstarby, nice looking D3! Might I suggest a simple headlight mod to finish the front end: https://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/simple-d3-h...04836.html
 16 D4 Landmark
05 D3 HSE V8
THE original D4 spotter 
 
Post #21107835th Jan 2020 6:15 am
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cstarby
 


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That looks brilliant; makes a huge difference. Just need to source some vinyl that matches the grey.
  
Post #21107885th Jan 2020 8:10 am
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jjvd21
 


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Or perhaps some LR Bonatti paint? Not sure what prep would be needed? But that would make it match perfectly. I know LR sells touch up kits.
 16 D4 Landmark
05 D3 HSE V8
THE original D4 spotter 
 
Post #21113637th Jan 2020 7:07 pm
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plocker
 


Member Since: 14 Mar 2016
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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Bonatti GreyDiscovery 3

Nice grill. I might spray mine 1 colour.

Here is mine tucked in the multi story.

 05 V8 HSE Bonatti Grey  
Post #21114688th Jan 2020 9:11 am
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cstarby
 


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Looking good! Mines not a perfect match so think I’ll have it sprayed at some point too.
  
Post #211369117th Jan 2020 8:49 pm
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cstarby
 


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Had the windows tinted and black side steps fitted:



Also purchased some facelift HSE wheels which make a huge difference!:



Then I added the genuine metal trim from LR to the centre console:



  
Post #211369417th Jan 2020 8:51 pm
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Dazz360
 


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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Bonatti GreyDiscovery 3

Looks great 👍🏻, is the metal trim glued or clip in place ?
 Metal auto sump & fluid change (3 hrs)
LR door puddle projectors (10 mins)
Tinted Bonnet wind deflector (10 mins)
All Intercooler pipes and Tbolts (2hrs)
3 injectors replaced so far (30mins)
Sunroof drain pipes both sides 2.5 hrs)
Rear discs, shoes,pads,callipers,flexi hoses, rigid brake line, n/s upper hub carrier bush and rear n/s upper arm (13hrs over 2 days) 
 
Post #211418419th Jan 2020 8:46 pm
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cstarby
 


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Car is now for sale in the sales section.

  
Post #21354476th Apr 2020 2:36 pm
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plocker
 


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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Bonatti GreyDiscovery 3

Short lived v8 ownership?
 05 V8 HSE Bonatti Grey  
Post #21354856th Apr 2020 4:08 pm
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Dazz360
 


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cstarby wrote:
Car is now for sale in the sales section.



You done all the work why getting rid ?
 Metal auto sump & fluid change (3 hrs)
LR door puddle projectors (10 mins)
Tinted Bonnet wind deflector (10 mins)
All Intercooler pipes and Tbolts (2hrs)
3 injectors replaced so far (30mins)
Sunroof drain pipes both sides 2.5 hrs)
Rear discs, shoes,pads,callipers,flexi hoses, rigid brake line, n/s upper hub carrier bush and rear n/s upper arm (13hrs over 2 days) 
 
Post #21355506th Apr 2020 7:42 pm
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cstarby
 


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Supposed to be completing on a house purchase next Thursday and my bank now requires a much larger deposit. Therefore I have to switch mortgage providers but the existing bank requires a £12k early repayment fee to do so and as I don’t really use the Disco; that can hopefully go towards it.
  
Post #21356167th Apr 2020 7:21 am
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plocker
 


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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Bonatti GreyDiscovery 3

Sorry to hear of your troubles.

Good luck with the sale, let's hope it goes to someone who will care for it like you have.
 05 V8 HSE Bonatti Grey  
Post #21356867th Apr 2020 11:18 am
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cstarby
 


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Thanks mate; I hope so as it’s a very good example.
  
Post #21356917th Apr 2020 11:25 am
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