Repairing Rusty Bulkhead Vents on my Defender

Trying my best to squeeze the last few years out of my bulkhead. Grinding, Sanding, Treating, Rebuilding and Repairing with Chemical Metal filler. It looks better and will help slow down the process for now!
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[@tonyalways7174]

The best thing about a Defender is that it’s one of the few cars, maybe the only one, which actually looks better with a few scuffs, scratches and imperfections. It’s the car equivalent of Shabby Chic IMO and Boris is a great example of that. You did a great job but what you might see as less than perfect is what I see as character and I think it looks great 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@shaneodonnell251]

Really enjoy the style and content of your videos. Keep them coming 👌

[@BorisTheDefender]

Thanks so much! Im glad you like them! I will!

[@kabaottoemulsion1869]

Looks great! Yep Hand painting for Defender is perfectly fine! Good colour matching!

[@MrNelson205]

Congratulations from Brazil !!! Very nice job ! Continue with the videos !

[@BorisTheDefender]

MrNelson205 thanks so much!! I will :)

[@Landroverguru4]

Ive just done my bulkhead as mine was waaaayyy worse looks like youve done a good repair job i went with the older rubber vent seals and they seem to seal a lot better

[@BorisTheDefender]

Oh god! Well done for doing it!, I didn't realised how bad the passenger side was but the knot wheel sorted that out haha! OH really? Which are those?

[@BubbaZanetti6666]

Boris The Defender Rubber seals from a series Land Rover... they are far better. However in your case it might be better investing in a welder first. Not wise owning anything lr without owning a good mig welder.

[@richardcox9981]

if you remove the windscreen surround you'll find the top of the bulkhead has rotted out and that's were the water is getting in to the inside of the bulkhead untill you do this its going to keep going .sorry for the bad news iv just done this to mine .good luck.

[@BorisTheDefender]

Yeah I’ve had it off. It’s not rotten, but thank you!

[@johnribble]

Top job

[@mozsmancave2331]

Great work! Although, wouldn't welding repair panels in be easier? This is the next job on my bulkhead and I'll be fabricating the repair pieces and welding them in 😁

[@adamplatts6862]

Hi which liquid metal do you use. I am having a go at mine with jb weld but the 4-6 hours cure times a bit annoying

[@distantraveler]

Great work...what is the color code...good to have it in can for touch ups

[@wdwayne1312]

Nice job

[@tommy4244]

That finish is really good as you brushed it on. What type of paint did you use?

[@mattluszczak8095]

Did use fibreglass filler? I think you can get a metal type filler aswell theses days. Welding in sections is best. It is what it is. Looks better

[@BorisTheDefender]

Yeah I know that buddy. This is just preventative until proper measures can be taken. A new bulkhead is in order soon!

[@stevedunwell1236]

Do you mind telling me what colour paint you used? My 1984 Ninety looks the same colour and I’m trying to identify which blue it is. Thanks! TY for the useful videos!

[@BorisTheDefender]

Arles blue 👍

[@chrisbotham5331]

What type of paint did you use and was it gloss or satin?

[@adhrv]

Hi, what colour and make is the paint you used? Cheers

[@BorisTheDefender]

Hey, it’s the original Arles Blue.

[@BorisTheDefender]

This is a paintman paint acrylic

[@harryc1039]

Where did you get the paint from?

[@liamt671]

How does this repair look a year later ??

[@BorisTheDefender]

A tad of rust! I should have used red oxide! But it’s doing well!

[@harleycg75]

Repair section would of made a permanent job for a little extra effort. Looks ok tho.

[@canerarslan1445]

Nice job!👍🏻 what type of paint did you use?

[@BorisTheDefender]

Paintmanpaint 👍👍

[@davelock3166]

Jobs a good un!

[@hingweadventures6003]

Now Sell it to USA customers😂