Walnut Accessories - new colour pics/and order details - Page 56

philjudo · 29th September 2011, 06:25

Yes to the seat sides, Door cappings YEEESSSSSS PLLLLLEEEEESSSSSEEE!!!

Tim_Burgess · 29th September 2011, 09:09

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Originally Posted by mimbo

Brought a set from the walnut Co and it started to peel away and looks a mess, been in the 75 for about 2 years

I've had a WDC kit in my car since 2007, only issue I had was the front passenger side window switch peeling away after about 2 1/2 years. I got a replacement set of window switch bits and it's been fine since.

My biggest issue is the colour match with the "plastic wood" of the console brow and the cupholders; very noticeable in bright sunlight. I believe Simon's stuff is a much better match.

trebor · 29th September 2011, 11:17

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Originally Posted by Tim_Burgess

I've had a WDC kit in my car since 2007, only issue I had was the front passenger side window switch peeling away after about 2 1/2 years. I got a replacement set of window switch bits and it's been fine since.

My biggest issue is the colour match with the "plastic wood" of the console brow and the cupholders; very noticeable in bright sunlight. I believe Simon's stuff is a much better match.

yes it is much better all who have bought will vouch for that, look at the pictures in post 1 of this thread for the walnut comparison, and the light oak is even better

mh007 · 29th September 2011, 11:27

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Originally Posted by BRITRICH75

There is a front light surround on e bay - seller is bg3700 Item number is 220 857 195 271, but this item has ended now. Does that help anyone. Rich.

The seller is Simon from Bulgaria.

stevesav · 3rd October 2011, 17:46

Just ordered mine from Simon & very much looking forward to recieving them

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philjudo · 3rd October 2011, 17:56

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Originally Posted by trebor

I have contacted Simon today and he has not decided against doing the seat side, in fact he will shortly be working on a design for both sides and working out price, not many members have indicated their interest as yet so if you are potentially interested please post on here, and please be patient and i will update everyone asap

Seat sides and door cappings. YEESSSSS

suzublu · 3rd October 2011, 18:01

I asked Simon about door cappings a while back,but he wasn't too sure about the glue as it's near the window & may not adhere in any heat

Fingers crossed he can solve the issue,because i think they'd look great.

trebor · 4th October 2011, 18:16

I have asked Simon if he can update his schematic in post 1 of this thread to include all he now makes for the 75 but he is a bit reluctant as he has made so many special one offs for members that it could be too large.

For those members that may not know apart from the full kit at post 1 he does sunvisor panels and the rear air vent panel (see below ) but is not adding these to the cost of a full kit as not all members want them.

Prices
Sunvisors is £10 + £2 delivery
Rear Airvent £7 + £1 delivery

( no delivery charge if ordered with a full kit )

As some of you will know Simon has stopped supplying the chrome at present as he is trying to find a replacement material - so watch this space.

The door cappings are a non starter and the technical reasons are as follows:

The problem is the cappings would be put directly next to the window, and when the sun shines, not just in the summer, the temperature near the window gets quite hot and they become wavy. The reason this happens is that the base material (woodgrain) is polyester, which is heat resistant but the resin and the adhesive are thermoplastic.Under prolonged heat the resin and adhesive expand, (but at different rates), but the polyester does not, so a wave is formed. When the walnut panel cools down the wave is "locked" in due to the difference in the expansion and contraction rates of the resin and adhesive. The only way to get rid of the wavy effect is to remove the panel and reapply it, but of course removing it usually destroys it.

Swordy · 4th October 2011, 18:52

Hello all,
I have Simon's kit and it is so much better than the other "walnut co" kit.

I can understand the door capping being a no go....but how about a curved panel that fits on the inner edge of the door interior that would sit above the door release handle?
I have a sandstone interior and I think that would look great

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I know its pretty mainstream in other makes and models but I would like it in my 75.

Paul

Parker · 4th October 2011, 19:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swordy

Hello all,
I have Simon's kit and it is so much better than the other "walnut co" kit.

I can understand the door capping being a no go....but how about a curved panel that fits on the inner edge of the door interior that would sit above the door release handle?
I have a sandstone interior and I think that would look great

.

I know its pretty mainstream in other makes and models but I would like it in my 75.

Paul

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stevesav Gets stuck in rover 75 1.8T Classic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: biggleswade Posts: 970 Thanks: 13 Thanked 15 Times in 14 Posts	Just ordered mine from Simon & very much looking forward to recieving them. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] To many mods to list now

4th October 2011, 18:16	#558
trebor This is my second home Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur SE & MG ZT Saloon 190 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coven Posts: 12,523 Thanks: 526 Thanked 1,877 Times in 885 Posts	I have asked Simon if he can update his schematic in post 1 of this thread to include all he now makes for the 75 but he is a bit reluctant as he has made so many special one offs for members that it could be too large. For those members that may not know apart from the full kit at post 1 he does sunvisor panels and the rear air vent panel (see below ) but is not adding these to the cost of a full kit as not all members want them. Prices Sunvisors is £10 + £2 delivery Rear Airvent £7 + £1 delivery ( no delivery charge if ordered with a full kit ) As some of you will know Simon has stopped supplying the chrome at present as he is trying to find a replacement material - so watch this space. The door cappings are a non starter and the technical reasons are as follows: The problem is the cappings would be put directly next to the window, and when the sun shines, not just in the summer, the temperature near the window gets quite hot and they become wavy. The reason this happens is that the base material (woodgrain) is polyester, which is heat resistant but the resin and the adhesive are thermoplastic.Under prolonged heat the resin and adhesive expand, (but at different rates), but the polyester does not, so a wave is formed. When the walnut panel cools down the wave is "locked" in due to the difference in the expansion and contraction rates of the resin and adhesive. The only way to get rid of the wavy effect is to remove the panel and reapply it, but of course removing it usually destroys it. __________________ www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk Robs Car Gallery Coven near Wolverhampton WV9 2000 Cowley Built Rover 75 2.0 V6 Club SE/ Atlantic Blue/ Sandstone/Walnut (daily driver) 2003 Land Rover Freelander 1 TD4 HSE Helsinki Blue/Black Leather (swmbo daily driver)

4th October 2011, 18:52	#559
Swordy Posted a thing or two rover 75 Saloon, Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hornchurch Posts: 1,180 Thanks: 361 Thanked 79 Times in 60 Posts	How about door panels? Hello all, I have Simon's kit and it is so much better than the other "walnut co" kit. I can understand the door capping being a no go....but how about a curved panel that fits on the inner edge of the door interior that would sit above the door release handle? I have a sandstone interior and I think that would look great . I know its pretty mainstream in other makes and models but I would like it in my 75. Paul

3rd October 2011, 18:01	#557
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,921 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	I asked Simon about door cappings a while back,but he wasn't too sure about the glue as it's near the window & may not adhere in any heat Fingers crossed he can solve the issue,because i think they'd look great.