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Ross_F



Member Since: 17 Jan 2016
Location: London
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Bonnet lettering

Hi all - quick question. Has anyone had any bother applying bonnet lettering to their RRS? Had a full machine polish done and then the UV damaged titanium ones replaced with satin black that I'd bought from the LR Centre.

Problem is, they've gone on all wonky, so I've had them taken off.

Any thoughts/suggestions appreciated. The chaps that did the polish insist they used the spacing and tempting but it really, really doesn't look right and they blamed it on them not being OEM.

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Post #497073 Thu May 26 2016 2:43pm
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TheWojtek



Member Since: 08 May 2015
Location: PoznaƄ, Poland
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Poland 2010 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Buckingham Blue

BS.
I've replaced mine. They came with a template for each word separately and precise description of the distance from the lower bonnet edge to baseline and bonnet creases to left and right "R". Your letters are OEM sized and should be perfect but look like they were installed by a drunk in a dark garage. Regards etc.,

Wojtek

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Post #497074 Thu May 26 2016 3:05pm
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PEACHY



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Location: Birmingham
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That is dismal - there is so many different templates - the version it is for is embossed on the template card - a few forum members have purchased the off fleabay but when they have arrived they are for another Range Rover model Rolling Eyes

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Post #497075 Thu May 26 2016 3:05pm
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Ross_F



Member Since: 17 Jan 2016
Location: London
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Thanks guys - yeah that's what I thought. I was going to do it myself, but like I said it had a full machine polish so I figured the bodywork guy would be a dap hand.

I'll have a look at the ones from PowerfulUK as I'd like to replace the interior bulbs with LEDs anyway so can order in one go.

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Post #497077 Thu May 26 2016 3:08pm
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Socast



Member Since: 25 Sep 2014
Location: Somerset
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United Kingdom 2006 Range Rover Sport Supercharged Santorini Black

If they've twisted like that after the bonnet was polished they I would suggest that the surface wasnt prepared properly when the letters were applied.

It's actually best to apply the letters (or any adhesive) when the surfaces are warm, this allows for a much better bond. The trick is maintaining the heat for a few hours while the glue sets, so either get some heaters in your garage or if you don't have a garage get friendly with someone who does haha.

Post #497078 Thu May 26 2016 3:13pm
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Ross_F



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Appreciate it. Cheers.

Post #497079 Thu May 26 2016 3:31pm
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Tyrefitter



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United Kingdom 2013 Range Rover Sport SDV6 Autobiography Fuji White

I got mine off flea bay & they are fine,,I got a friend to fit them who does signs & letters vehicles.



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Post #497097 Thu May 26 2016 7:47pm
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Jaggs



Member Since: 09 Aug 2015
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United Kingdom 2007 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Java Black

Wow that's shocking. I had mine replaced by the guys who detailed the car no problems, they took photos and measurements of old ones before removing and new ones spot on so it can be done, they were on a template for each word Nanocom Evo

Post #497102 Thu May 26 2016 8:23pm
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Russben



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United Kingdom 2010 Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 HSE Santorini Black

That looks like they were possibly designed for the tailgate or a different model Rangey? There's a different curve to them as the two separate words Range & Rover seem to individually curve downwards. The fitters may have used the supplied template, but it wasn't the correct one for the front of a Sport.
You might want to check with the suppliers they supplied the correct ones. I'm in the shed, I'll be back in the real world in a minute.

Post #497129 Fri May 27 2016 3:21pm
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Ross_F



Member Since: 17 Jan 2016
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Thanks Andy, Jaggs & Russben Very Happy

Post #497135 Fri May 27 2016 4:59pm
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ilard



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Aside from the being on the wonk, the gap between the two words is missing. So it's all very, very wrong! Good luck with getting it corrected. L405 P400e Autobiography (MY2020)... Silicon Silver / Espresso
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Col



Member Since: 02 Sep 2012
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New Zealand 2013 Range Rover Sport Supercharged Autobiography Santorini Black

Have to agree with Russben, reckon they used a Tailgate Template on the Bonnet.

Cheers
Col

Post #497157 Fri May 27 2016 8:34pm
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SkyWalker



Member Since: 04 Sep 2009
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Netherlands 2005 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Buckingham Blue

Same here. Found out the difference while ordering.

Tail gate needs straight template as the bonnet needs a curved one.

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Post #497179 Fri May 27 2016 11:14pm
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