So what do u think plse , as always is extremely appreciated
This will be a really nice winter project for me that I can spend weeks / months on once I’m back on my feet properly
Many thks
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This is the crack, would it also be wise to again use a dremel to cut like a V into the crack and then use the above filler
25th Aug 2020 11:01 pm
pwheeldon
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Hi,
First think I would check with the mastic is that it sets as some stay flexible, in this case it may not matter too much. I wouls stick the broken peice in with the mastic and allow a bit to come out of the joints and the scrape the excess whilst still wet. Then when semi set texture the seam with a peice of sandpaper or a sponge that gives a similar finish to the rubber, probably like 800 or so you could practice on a bit of the mastic spread on a scrap of wood etc.
You may find this gives a decent finish and can then do the same for the crack, but you may have to, as you say, cut a bit more out to get a better fill, but i think a small bead of mastic then texture as above.
In terms of painting, a textured paint could work. But my first attempt would be with Plastidip as this can peeled off it youre not happy with it. I've just done my wheels which were rotten and there come out OK.
I used this:)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B015N2T4J2/ref...rFbT3Q1KM6
I am planning to do all of my arches etc in it as I'm really pleased with the finish.
I am sure others will have some advice, but wanted to offer mine after all the help you've given.
Cheers PaulDiscovery 4 GS 2009 Auto Stornoway Grey
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25th Aug 2020 11:53 pm
pwheeldon
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this is what the wheel looked like beforehand
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25th Aug 2020 11:55 pm
pwheeldon
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Gary, not sure if you've fitted the sliding floor yet, but if you have a dog guards I have a simple mod to fit them. Let me know and I'll take some pictures.Discovery 4 GS 2009 Auto Stornoway Grey
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26th Aug 2020 12:28 am
gstuart
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Hi paul
Bless and thank u so much as it’s really appreciated
That’s sounds a great idea ref the mastic and using sandpaper etc to get a similar finish , think that was another reason I looked at that textured paint but like ur idea
Will also check out that plastic cote , thks for that and ur wheels look brilliant , bet ur also really pleased with them
Got to do 2 x alloys myself , seeing they both leak on the rim, looks like some balancing weights had been fitted in the past and the paint has begun to lift causing the leak
One wheel is round the back of the house without a tyre and the other on the front of the disco , so need to get that off , hoping by using some 3 foot bars to see if I can push it just enough off the bead, to then use an electric file sander and then reinstall
I haven’t actually , ref the sliding floor, my back has seriously put me behind as I want to first get my brake hoses done before the winter is upon us , making me stressed as I keep looking at the disco but can’t do anything at the moment
Haven’t got a dog guard as candy lays on the middle seat with a harness, yeh i know spoilt
Did get some spare door handles and finished them before I stupidly fell over , done 3 x primer and 4 x finish plus 2 x lacquer , has a Matt finish
my spare bedroom is slowly turning into a type of workshop, will set up an old table / chair so can carry on with my projects over the winter , can then shut the door and open the windows if I use any spray cans
Ur so welcome and is always a pleasure to help wherever possible , really enjoy giving back to the community as much as I can
Thks so much once again and can’t wait till I can start my projects again
26th Aug 2020 1:02 am
pwheeldon
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The handles are looking good Gary. I will do a write up on the dig guard at some point as it may help someone at some point, or if Candy has to go on tha naughty step Discovery 4 GS 2009 Auto Stornoway Grey
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26th Aug 2020 1:37 am
gstuart
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Many thks, sorry should have said I used Hycote for the handles
Also have a HSE style front bumper with the fog / PDC/ holes already there , but will need to get some fogs lights, Etc so with that will be nice to get the A bar fitted as well
Did start sanding the bumper down, , very tempted instead of having the gloss black in the middle of having it all in Matt black , , so will then match the bumper ends , wheel arches etc , might look horrible but really fancy doing that for something different , can also pre mount the A bar on this bumper
Plus instead of the usual spots on the A bar I’ll look at some lightbars , but that’s for later
Will be interesting to see how this cheap shot blaster works out , got fine glass media in the end , will be for the spare wheel rim and around the towing sockets , don’t mind being the guinea pig
candy on the naughty step, never , anybody think she was spoilt
Sounds a great idea doing a write up regarding the dog guard
Have u also got projects lined up over the winter plse , blimey I’m gassing again
Thks again
Ps, tempted to leave it debadged
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26th Aug 2020 2:07 am
lynalldiscovery
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I like the look of the plastic/foam a bars, but they make engine access such a bar steward.
26th Aug 2020 7:11 am
gstuart
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Hi mate
funny enough u saying that I wondered by how much it would cause problems for engine access , , so thought maybe how hard would it be to have some form of a hinge system so it can be lowered forward
As it came without a fitting kit I’ve been studying of how they are fixed , see the fixings kits by the looks of it have been obsolete for a good while
See they have 4 x bolts at the bottom and then fixes to the top of the grill and scuttle panel by means of 2 x plates
Then maybe large spring pins at the top and some form of hinge design at the bottom
More than likely going to fit it in the spring time so gives me plenty of time to repair it and also see if I can come up with some viable options
Hope this finds u well
26th Aug 2020 10:34 am
pwheeldon
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Let me know how you get on with the shot blasting as its something I need to do. I have a bottom fed blaster that came with the compressor but TBH it'd be better just throwing the media at it!
If you're not sure on the colour with the bumper you could try the plastidip and if you dont like it, peel it off and paint it gloss. Also, if you're fitting light bars is there any way you could fit them so they hide the damage to the A bar?
I haven't found the A bar to be too much of a hindrance as yet, ive done the egr blank and a service fine, but i suppose there's still time! Mine only has the brackets at the bottom, for some reason the top ones have been cut off at some point but it doesnt appear to have made it less stable.Discovery 4 GS 2009 Auto Stornoway Grey
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26th Aug 2020 10:57 am
gstuart
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Hi paul
That’s a shame ref the shot blaster and of course more than happy to let u know how it goes , alas might be new year by the time I get everything else done
Did think about maybe fitting a light bar on the lower bar to cover it, even thought about a wrap but will indeed see how it progresses if I’m able to cover it enough
Many thks as Will get a can of the plastic coat and good that u can peel it off if u don’t like it
Wondering what did u do about ur number plate on the A bar, did u fit the plinth or directly to the Bar plse
Thks so much once again
26th Aug 2020 11:39 am
pwheeldon
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Hi, it was on the car when I git it, but ill have a look for you and let you know. I did notice its got tge original number plates, which us good, but also that it was originally from Halifax, just down the road from me, but i bought it from someone in Southend on Sea. Its come home to Yorkshire!Discovery 4 GS 2009 Auto Stornoway Grey
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26th Aug 2020 11:43 am
Pete K
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Personally I think that would spoil your car. It currently looks modern with that nice grill.
And yes they do obstruct working on the rear of the engine, and re belt etc.
26th Aug 2020 12:07 pm
pwheeldon
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it looks like some sort of rivet:Discovery 4 GS 2009 Auto Stornoway Grey
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26th Aug 2020 12:10 pm
gstuart
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Pete K wrote:
Personally I think that would spoil your car. It currently looks modern with that nice grill.
And yes they do obstruct working on the rear of the engine, and re belt etc.
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leak on the rim, looks like some balancing weights had been fitted in the past and the paint has begun to lift causing the leak
