Options are Black, Silver, carbon or brushed alloy look.



I'm torn between Black or Silver for my Tuscany Green Cross.

Thoughts?

Cheers,

Simon

Black, then it matches all the black protection trims on the doors, wheel arch extensions, sill covers and tailgate trim/boot handle panel.

They seem such a good company.

I registered my interest some time back so as soon as the launched the new product, they got in touch.

I've discussed my predicament with them so they are sending me some "swatches" to help me decide.

I reckon black's the way to go.

I've used them a few times, got one on the back of my Panda 4x4 and will put another on the back of the new Vitara. (much cheaper than Suzuki's own, and they look the same part).

They do what they do and they're cut pretty well for a good fit.

Mine has whited up in parts, where I dropped a toolbox on it.
Saved the bumper though.

Hi.
It not just the same as this which is a Fiat accessory?
https://www.fiatforum.com/panda-iii/436409-what-did-you-do-your-panda-today-20.html?p=4251716

murphyv310 said:

Hi.
It not just the same as this which is a Fiat accessory?
https://www.fiatforum.com/panda-iii/436409-what-did-you-do-your-panda-today-20.html?p=4251716

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I commented on that thread. At the time, it wasn't compatible with the Cross

Squadrone Rosso said:

I commented on that thread. At the time, it wasn't compatible with the Cross

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Ah I see. Thanks for that.

These are the swatches:-

Squadrone Rosso said:

These are the swatches:-
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You could go with the brushed alloy and it might tie in well with the front and rear guards but I suspect not making a feature of it with boring black might be best!

Squadrone Rosso said:

I commented on that thread. At the time, it wasn't compatible with the Cross

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But, Fiat have listed this part for quite a while (which is actually made by Reargaurds) http://www.glynhopkinpartsonline.co.uk/product/Panda_4x4%7CTrekking_Rear_Bumper_Guard_2012-_59137474 for the non-Cross 4x4s. I assume the Cross bumper top profile is subtly different?
I have the door sill protectors (http://www.glynhopkinpartsonline.co.uk/product/Panda_4x4|Trekking_Door_Sill_Guard_Set_2012-_59137473 - also made by Rearguards but sold as a genuine Fiat part) on mine - and got 25% discount of the list price too,, just by asking...
Never got round to ordering the bumper guard - but will now! Might also get the fitted rubber boot tray (http://www.glynhopkinpartsonline.co.uk/product/Panda_Moulded_Cargo_Tray|Liner_2012-_50926621) as I do a lot of conservation volunteering and often end up with muddy boots etc in the boot of the car.

Yes, different shape. The Cross part is a new addition.

Pretty much decided on black.

Had the other parts you list since purchase

I have the Fiat one on my 4x4. My dog jumps in to the back and there would have been scratches to the bumpers. It has scratched the plastic, but not deeply, and a 'back to black' type of cleaner restored it ...

... but this did make it slippy for a few days for the dog.

TinyTurbo said:

this did make it slippy for a few days for the dog.

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Great spectator sport.