Niels van Roij Design, a prestigious European firm specializing in creating contemporary Ferrari Breadvans and Rolls-Royce Wraith shooting brakes, has diversified its portfolio to include smaller projects, such as crafting custom trim pieces.
Presently, the company is showcasing a unique offering wherein they provide the option to customize the trim of your new Defender in a variety of metallic finishes. However, one distinctive choice they highlight is the adoption of a weathered look, specifically rust.
Niels van Roij Design
The process of creating this rusted appearance on the trim pieces is more complex than anticipated. Since many components on the Defender are plastic rather than metallic, the challenge lay in oxidizing these non-ferric parts. To overcome this, NVRD innovatively devised a method to apply powdered metal onto plastic materials and ensure adhesion, successfully offering the option of oxidation even on non-ferric surfaces.
Additionally, the company gives clients the freedom to choose from a wide array of metals—a nod to the luxe, artisanal aspect of their work. Selections include “aluminium, brass, bronze, titanium, zinc, or even gold,” providing ample choices for customization. Moreover, clients can specify the desired level of rust, akin to adjusting pulp content in orange juice. Okay, that comparison might be a stretch, but let’s roll with it.
Curious about the additional cost for a touch of rust? It’s approximately €1395, or $1,700 USD. This price covers all the trim elements in your preferred finish—a reasonable deal indeed. Now, all that’s left is to acquire a Land Rover to adorn with these bespoke pieces. Currently, we’re in a bit of a Defender dilemma.
If you have any insights or inquiries for the author, feel free to contact them at peter@thedrive.com
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