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carroll493d
 


Member Since: 27 Jun 2017
Location: Alderton
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United Kingdom 2012 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto BournvilleDiscovery 4
Prospeed rear ladder -Treating myself

I've decided to treat myself to a prospeed rear ladder but just want a bit of advice on the finish.
Is the raptor coat really worth the extra £100?
Thanks
  
Post #189503329th Dec 2017 2:10 pm
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sean 471
 


Member Since: 26 Apr 2011
Location: Sheffield
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United Kingdom 2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 Pursuit LE Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3

I have the normal paintwork on mines and it peels. So probably yes
  
Post #189505929th Dec 2017 3:40 pm
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HughMartin
 


Member Since: 30 Mar 2008
Location: Aberdeenshire
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Scotland 2012 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 XS Auto Aintree GreenDiscovery 4

Be prepared to have difficulty removing the anchor screws which hold the plastic moulding which houses the number plate lights. They tend to corrode and seize in the anchor nuts. The nuts which are mounted in the plastic moulding then just turning. If they are not too corroded, it’s possible to lever the nuts out, and hopefully remove the screws before cleaning up and glueing the anchor nuts back into the moulding.
  
Post #189513029th Dec 2017 7:03 pm
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James W
 


Member Since: 27 Mar 2008
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Based on my experiences ...

http://www.disco4.com/forum/post1792030.html#1792030

...yes

Corrosion is rife
 D4 XS, gone, much loved, never forgotten
2018 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography - WTF does this button do 
 
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1967jester
 


Member Since: 05 May 2010
Location: Usually in the North East though I have been known to travel
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England 2015 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Lux Auto Fuji WhiteDiscovery 4

Had mine coated 2 yrs ago. Far more resilient than paint
 Paul.

06 Java Black HSE - gone
12 Baltic Blue HSE - gone
15 Fuji HSE Lux
Club Biscuits, mmmm nice!
Traxide/Luna hybrid & Yellow top
Some Prospeed bits
+ some other stuff
Club N.E.R.D.s. 
 
Post #189532130th Dec 2017 9:15 am
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carroll493d
 


Member Since: 27 Jun 2017
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United Kingdom 2012 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto BournvilleDiscovery 4

I thought prospeed were supposed to be making the best stuff. Makes me worry that even their cheap finish, which is more than most other company's, is pretty rubbish.
Any other recommendations for a decent ladder for £300 ish
  
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1967jester
 


Member Since: 05 May 2010
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England 2015 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Lux Auto Fuji WhiteDiscovery 4

Mine was 4 yrs old when re-coated & is used regularly. In terms of design it's far superior to anything else on the market, the stirrup at the bottom makes a big difference
 Paul.

06 Java Black HSE - gone
12 Baltic Blue HSE - gone
15 Fuji HSE Lux
Club Biscuits, mmmm nice!
Traxide/Luna hybrid & Yellow top
Some Prospeed bits
+ some other stuff
Club N.E.R.D.s. 
 
Post #189535230th Dec 2017 10:23 am
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kajtzu
 


Member Since: 10 Aug 2017
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Finland 2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Cairns BlueDiscovery 3

I recently talked with a guy who runs a off-road specialized shop and independent garage (mostly LR I think) in western Finland. He said that none of the kit really stays rust free (at least here). The expectancy for the original coat is 3-7 years depending on manufacturer, how much you bash it in the woods, amount of road salt, etc. when something starts to look bad he has it first sand blasted and then hot-dip galvanized which takes care of the problem but makes it all gray of course by default. One can then paint the HDG treated parts if one wants.
  
Post #189535330th Dec 2017 10:25 am
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carroll493d
 


Member Since: 27 Jun 2017
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United Kingdom 2012 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto BournvilleDiscovery 4

Hughmartin - any knowledge on where I could get new fasteners and inserts for those 4? Luckily I have managed to take the insert out, but they are still attached to the screws.
  
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