Windshield Cowl Grille Replacement

[Michael Conley]

My 2012's was sun-damaged and tried that Forever Black stuff but it ended up washing off in a month. Grabbed the part for about $80 + shipping and found this vid

(LR3 apparently has the same part). Right wiper arm was seized to the post but some WD-40 rust release, 10 minute wait and a rubber mallet did the trick.

*Unrelated - if anyone knows how I can reset my emissions tests for I/M readiness (failed inspection), that'd be helpful

 

[ktm525]

Another ridiculous maintenance part courtesy of Land Rover. Well done.

 

[Michael Conley]

Another ridiculous maintenance part courtesy of Land Rover. Well done.

Thanks, you'd think for a truck of this price the exterior materials would be a bit more durable

 

[ktm525]

yes you would think..

 

[Jasevo3rs]

Thanks for posting Michael. Item number 12 on my to-do list!

 

[avslash]

The love of a Rover is very different from the love of a square....

 

[DaytonaRS7]

FYI, i used this product on all the black trim on my LR4, worked great. no sign of washing off in the past 6 months.
https://cerakoteceramics.com/pages/trim-coat

also, i recently sealed my cowl to the windshield.. gently pried up the leading edge of the cowl, slide a 1/8" diameter of butyl rope sealant down the entire length and pressed it down, making sure the sealant didn't come out onto the windshield. 20 minutes and reassurance that it wont leak. this sealant never hardens and it will allow expansion. it could be removed if needed, but chances are i would just buy a new cowl for $80 if i need to replace the windshield.
https://www.amazon.com/3M-08620-Window-Weld-Ribbon-Sealer/dp/B0039752R2

 

[Stuart Barnes]

FYI, i used this product on all the black trim on my LR4, worked great. no sign of washing off in the past 6 months.
https://cerakoteceramics.com/pages/trim-coat



also, i recently sealed my cowl to the windshield.. gently pried up the leading edge of the cowl, slide a 1/8" diameter of butyl rope sealant down the entire length and pressed it down, making sure the sealant didn't come out onto the windshield. 20 minutes and reassurance that it wont leak. this sealant never hardens and it will allow expansion. it could be removed if needed, but chances are i would just buy a new cowl for $80 if i need to replace the windshield.
https://www.amazon.com/3M-08620-Window-Weld-Ribbon-Sealer/dp/B0039752R2

Looks like some good stuff. Im thinking the butyl will be a good solution to the whistling A Pilar trims as well.

 

[cperez]

Looks great. Projects like this are especially satisfying when they fix an actual problem AND improve the look of the vehicle.

 

[chakadog]

Looks great and my truck suffers the same. What's your source at $80? I searched but everything I saw was twice that amount.