Ben Spray Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Hi All.. Who does good quality chequer plate kits? I want to get some black 3mm treadplate for the wings, rear corners and maybe bonnet for my ex-mod 90 (I think black will look better with the nato green?) Ive looked at Paddocks and rebel4x4 but dont know what the quality is like? or if there is anywhere better/cheaper? Anyone got any recomendations / pictures of the various suppliers items fitted to real life trucks (ie rather than the pristine ones they use in the pics on their sites as Id like to know what they wear like ie how easy the black finish comes off? Cheers Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Some of the non genuine stuff is a bit grotty, not sure about the newer anodised stuff from Rebel etc, as I haven't seen it. The best wing top protector set by far, is the genuine parts stuff, but you pay through the nose for it. It comes with nice countersunk stainless bolts to fit it instead of pop rivets, for a start. But AFAIK it is not available in black, only anodised silver. The black is a coating I think so if you intend to use them for protection rather than show then I guess it will come off sooner or later! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ101 Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 On the 07, used genuine black one, but will not cover all the bits you want ! Previously use the paddocks deluxe range, which was OK, Here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumps Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 On the 07, used genuine black one, but will not cover all the bits you want !Previously use the paddocks deluxe range, which was OK, Here Hi, Mike D and I bought some really good 3mm stuff from a guy at Old Sod. Countersunk holes and gaskets and fixings were all pretty good and sensibly priced as well. Finish was a choice of either anodised silver or black. Guy had only just taken over the business and supplies the stuff to the "orange" people. Will post contact details for him once I get back home. Regards Scrumps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Spray Posted October 24, 2007 Author Share Posted October 24, 2007 Great cheers guys, the paddock stuff seems ok with counter sunk and fixings etc and also the guy from old sod sounds good too, with give him a look first I think :-) Wondering if a lot of these suppliers are all selling the same stuff anyway? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Divster Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 I've used the black deluxe stuff from Paddocks too. I was really impressed with it . If only someone did a 1 piece bonnet protector for an 07!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Spray Posted October 24, 2007 Author Share Posted October 24, 2007 If only I could afford an 07 lol Paddocks is sounding quite good though,just not ure whether to go for the full bonnet or the half (Paddocks only do the centre/half section) the raised sectons on my bonnet both have dents so may be nice to cover them just not sure how well the full protectors will interact with the militay style bonnet spring catches.. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headhunter Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 If only I could afford an 07 lolPaddocks is sounding quite good though,just not ure whether to go for the full bonnet or the half (Paddocks only do the centre/half section) the raised sectons on my bonnet both have dents so may be nice to cover them just not sure how well the full protectors will interact with the militay style bonnet spring catches.. Cheers Try www.all4wheelsgear.com in Ely Cambs. Kevin the owner was at Old Sod. He does black 3mm. I have some of his on my 110 and it has been excellent. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan9090 Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 hi, John Craddock Limited (based in Cannock but has good website) does 2mm and 3mm, sells most peices (apart from front floor plates) and ive found the quality of the 2mm good (and some of the cheapest around). fitted wing tops and bonnet last weekend. came pre drilled so was a doddle with an electric drill and £12 rivet gun from halfords. did it in about an hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milemarker Type S Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Hi Guys, I've always bought my chequer from Rebel 4x4- not the best finished in the world but very good prices! I usually take to it with a file to tidy up the edges and a counterbore for the pop rivet holes- and occasionally a lump hammer... Shrek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Spray Posted November 6, 2007 Author Share Posted November 6, 2007 Thanks, Im going to take a trip to the place in Ely when I get some time... if I dont get round to it then I will probably order from Paddocks or Craddocks :-) when I last spoke to rebel 4x4 they werent the mot helpfull place around? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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