I would like to change the color of my white cross beam to a similar black color as the surround. Just has to be close, but my wife hates how it pops in white. The rest of the white elsewhere is okay. Any suggestions of how to do this cost effectively?

Thanks,
Walt

 

After looking at the photos above, I suggest buying a different defender.

 

Cover it up or let it be wrapped..
Otherwise wrenching a few hours to get it out, let it powderdcoat. And reverse for result.

I never mentioned what I payed for the powdercoating of the six parts.. $ 60,-

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Not nearly as impressive or as comprehensive as the OP's modification, but something like an stick on cover may provide you an 80-90% solution:


These are just a couple of examples that popped up on a quick search, not sure of the quality or fit/finish. I have seen other similar items for sale on Amazon and AliExpress (maybe even at lower prices). Some of the dash covers had more coverage and and are +/- the DEFENDER logo, look around and you may find something that'll work for you that would take a lot less time/effort/$$$ than paint or vinyl.

 

Came across OP few years back when I got my 202 defender, same light white/grey crossbar and trim. Was encouraged as this is right up my alley... fast forward to this morning, when I am waiting on the powder coated brakes to come back (all started with just doing the rear caliper swap to fit 18's... now my interior is a few screws (need to remove seats to get center console out, one more door card, and finalize the long cross beam part) from looking like the OP's... going with dark grey for mine most likely (dash crossbar, end piece, door trim)... putting the 100+ screws back and torque to spec will be "fun"

 

👍 get yourself a long Torx 30.
From what I remember right side from IDD / left side of the long Beam this was the hardest bolt to get loose.
After that you have to wiggle the long beam out.