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23rd May 2020, 14:05 | #1 |
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All Chrome Front Grills
Can somebody provide the background to these, please.
I presume it refers to the centre section, where most are a satin finish; but I have one which looks as though it used to be chrome. Thanks
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23rd May 2020, 14:13 | #2 |
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All rover 75 mk1 grills have a chrome outer edge, there was an upgrade offered to a fully chrome grill, l that meant the entire grill was chrome this included the centre section and all the "fingers". Beware of aftermarket copies that are a little smaller and the chrome soon tarnishes.
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23rd May 2020, 14:13 | #3 |
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Yes, they are chrome all over.
Genuine ones are best if you can get one. Be wary of the cheaper aftermarket ones because they tend to pit & don't fit as good as the original. PS: beaten to it by Stocktake |
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23rd May 2020, 15:24 | #5 |
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Thanks for info., it looks like I might have a genuine chrome grille, albeit for a Mk 2.
I can't detect it being smaller, although I've only offered it up against others that I have. Also, not really pitted, just no longer fully chromed. The date matrix on the back has not been filled in, but runs from year 05, to 10. The badge is a Mk1, but looks like it has been changed. I'll look at having it re-chromed, I think. Mike
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23rd May 2020, 16:11 | #6 |
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My old one
My current one And one I made myself |
23rd May 2020, 16:50 | #7 |
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23rd May 2020, 17:18 | #8 |
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Very Nice, especially the wire grill one, touch of Bentley.
How did you make the last one please, in terms of the chrome finish. Thanks Mike
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Mk2 grilles (non-Premium) are all the same and have a chrome surround and centre bar with grey slats.
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