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Had the LR ones on SWMBO's D3. Took them off after first drive through falling snow as the gaps just fill up and you can't see anything. Though not really a risk in Devon as they haven't had snow since the last ice age.
20th Feb 2013 8:58 pm
devonchilliman
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Re: Also...
BLFarrar wrote:
suggest Stainless or Cadmium plated ones
BUT...have toa sk why do you need light protectors....they ar made of a very tough plastic
The amount of coverage is like a Wicked Weasel Bikini...very sparse
Whats the point ?
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It's the bling factor!! dcm you could get the main bits chromed when they're off.
20th Feb 2013 9:10 pm
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***Update****
So this morning I decided to remove the screws ,three came out with a bit of persuasion ,then there is always one ,the hex slot in the head just rounded so I ended up drilling it out ....Then "PING" the light guard sprung out breaking one of the clips which holds it in behind the grille
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I have superglued it back on but I'm not confident that it will stay on when refitted ...so any ideas ? Oh wise ones :thumbsup:
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23rd Feb 2013 2:05 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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devonchilliman wrote:
..so any ideas ? Oh wise ones
You could just superglue it to the light unit, then it won't need the screws or the catch thingie.
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23rd Feb 2013 2:07 pm
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How did I know that would be your response!!
23rd Feb 2013 2:10 pm
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DSL wrote:
How did I know that would be your response!!
The same reason I knew reading your reply would be a waste of my time that I will never get back Www.devonchilliman.co.uk
23rd Feb 2013 2:12 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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I look at it as an investment in your leisure time!!
23rd Feb 2013 2:20 pm
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devonchilliman wrote:
DSL wrote:
How did I know that would be your response!!
The same reason I knew reading your reply would be a waste of my time that I will never get back
2014 D4 XS
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23rd Feb 2013 2:21 pm
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devonchilliman wrote:
B16 KJR wrote:
Take them out and replace with stainless steel ones
What would they be called ?
???? Hex????
Just take one of the 'good' ones to the local fastening place, and ask for the equivalent S/S ones
Or if that's too difficult, get swmbo on here and we'll explain it to her
23rd Feb 2013 2:32 pm
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Did they come from "Britpart" by any chance?
Mine D3 light guard's were bought from a LR store who had got them from Britpart.
One of the clips like yours snapped when i fitted them for the first time.
I would try a local auto factor's or such and see if they can help.
23rd Feb 2013 9:13 pm
WOODY179
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Re: ***Update****
devonchilliman wrote:
I have superglued it back on but I'm not confident that it will stay on when refitted ...so any ideas ? Oh wise ones
Sorry, but I agree with you, doubt very much that this will hold.
So that means good news and bad news.
Bad news - you will need a new set
Good news - rust problems gone away as they will come with a new set of rust free screws
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....Then "PING" the 
light guard sprung out breaking one of the clips which holds it in behind the grille 
