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flydive



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Switzerland 2008 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Stornoway Grey

Apart the aesthetics, how deep is the etching on the plastic?

Can it be removed by sanding, scratch remover, liquid plastic? '08 RRS TDV8
I converted my diesel RRS to run on an environmentally friendly mixture of caribou fat and baby seals oil

Post #418474 Wed Mar 19 2014 6:56pm
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muddywheels
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I guess you could but would devalue the lights Confused Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!


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flydive



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Switzerland 2008 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Stornoway Grey

Well, it depends how deep is the etching and the position, you probably not going to put it in the middle of the light.

I had a relatively deep scratch on one of my light and was able to make it invisible by just sanding it with sand paper and did it quickly.

I guess that given the cost of the lights, the thieves can spare 30 min/one hour working on them. '08 RRS TDV8
I converted my diesel RRS to run on an environmentally friendly mixture of caribou fat and baby seals oil

Post #418483 Wed Mar 19 2014 7:55pm
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drdelrrs



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^^^ Surely the simple aim is to deter the opportunist who'll hopefully see the etching and choose to pass it by and go for easier pickings elsewhere.

Organised and serious felons will probably take the car !

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muddywheels
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Posting ways around security measures is not helpful Rolling Eyes Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

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flydive



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Switzerland 2008 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Stornoway Grey

Rolling Eyes Rolling Eyes Rolling Eyes '08 RRS TDV8
I converted my diesel RRS to run on an environmentally friendly mixture of caribou fat and baby seals oil

Post #418494 Wed Mar 19 2014 9:49pm
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Paul Holywood



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United Kingdom 2007 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Java Black

muddywheels wrote:
Posting ways around security measures is not helpful Rolling Eyes

We need to talk about this and chew the fat, what about having a members only "room" and the criteria is to have a certain amount of posts to enter? Wink

Post #418503 Wed Mar 19 2014 10:50pm
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muddywheels
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We do - it's called "private messaging" Whistle Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

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danRR



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we fit tamperproof screws, coupled with number plate screw caps to deter a repeat theft when people have been recovered in with no rear lights.. cheap and easy peace of mind... LAND ROVER TECHNICIAN

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Paulcp



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2013 Range Rover Sport SDV6 HSE Atacama Sand

Have now put discreet etching on my lights and grill

Some may wish to consider marking tops of lights and grill (on lip under bonnet) with something like this

eBay Item No. eBay Item No. eBay Item No. 170593996283

And registering items here

https://www.immobilise.com/index.php

At least it makes them traceable

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muddywheels
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The link I posted above no longer works Shocked

I have trawled the net and struggling to find etching kit for plastic lights but waiting for reply from possible supplier below - is it worth doing a group buy Question

http://www.glamourshield.com/products/6-security-etching-kit.aspx Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

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