21 replies to this topic

[gaterp]

I went to the local Volvo dealer the other day and saw an ad for older volvo trim restore. I asked if it had to be done through the dealer and the service guy just gave me the guys ph#. So he is coming to my office tomorrow, I will take before and after pics. Now I know you guys are going to say try bumper paint etc. But I tried that on my 850 GLT and I suck at doing this stuff and ended up make it look like crap.

Edited by gaterp, 15 April 2005 - 01:26 AM.

[prasamin]

I stink at this kinda stuff too, so I'm with you on it.....but i'll flame you if you don't give us before and afters soon!

[VolvoT5]

I went to the local Volvo dealer the other day and saw an ad for older volvo trim restore. I asked if it had to be done through the dealer and the service guy just gave me the guys ph#. So he is coming to my office tomorrow, I will take before and after pics. Now I know you guys are going to say try bumper paint etc. But I tried that on my 850 GLT and I suck at doing this stuff and ended up make it look like crap.

I tried it [bumper stuff] on my ones and it takes ages to do it properly, but you can make it look ok in a short space of time. Look forward to the pics

[Geevs]

If anyone is going to try dye-based bumper stuff like Forever Black or Kiwi Liquid Shoe Polish - use a sponge roller brush for a more consistent coat. The built-in sponge applicator works but leaves subtle streaks. Also, it is very impt that your bumper is free of silicone (from previous application of Armor-all like products) or else the coating will be spotty.

Pras - what did your detailer use when he did your car? It looks amazing!

Edited by Geevs, 15 April 2005 - 06:08 AM.

[Gregg]

Is it a national company that does this? How much is it costing?

[Seifer850]

Yeah, I'd liek to know who's doing it.. I got mine done at Maaco whenever I had my car painted, they made it look pretty nice.

[gaterp]

Got pics , My lic plate is showing not sure if that secure or not???

[prasamin]

If you want, you can email me the pics, and I will scratch out the plates if you want, and post them....i really want to see the job....but, posting your pics with plates is not too big of a deal here....everyone here drives Volvos, not chevy impalas on dubs and hydraulics, so I would say you're safe.

[prasamin]

If anyone is going to try dye-based bumper stuff like Forever Black or Kiwi Liquid Shoe Polish - use a sponge roller brush for a more consistent coat. The built-in sponge applicator works but leaves subtle streaks. Also, it is very impt that your bumper is free of silicone (from previous application of Armor-all like products) or else the coating will be spotty.

Pras - what did your detailer use when he did your car? It looks amazing!

Man, I have no idea. I just know I dropped a load on the detailing. I got it detailed again today, but a "basic" detail that did not include wheels and interior....I will have to ask him what he uses....I think the great sunset on the beach lighting helps too though....check out the pics I posted inthe FS section for the TSW wheels....those were taken today after detailing

[gaterp]

Hope this is small enough?



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Edited by gaterp, 16 April 2005 - 03:13 PM.

[gaterp]

sorry , let me try this again, I hate computers

[Volvoson]

sorry , let me try this again, I hate computers

No pictures... I too would be interested in having my trim pieces re-dyed, how much did it cost you?

[prasamin]

My fault the pics weren't up earlier. I was actually painting all my trim! Still have to do the bumpers tomorrow....oh, and if anyone knows an easy way to remove the grey bumper trim without actually removing the bumper or the wheels to get to the rivets, let me know! Also, is taping off the whole area okay to spray the bumper?

Here are pics of "gaterp"'s car ....looks like an amazing job, now we just need to know how much it cost you, and how long it lasts!













The streaks are from sunlight, not on the bumper!

-Pras-

I'll have pics of mine up tomorrow hopefully....sorry, not before pics, but there are several other pics of my car to go by. I'm doing flat black on mine....hopefully it looks okay, but if not, too late!!!

Edited by prasamin, 17 April 2005 - 06:03 AM.

[yangotang]

Oh man, this looks awesome! Can you post his or her phone number?

[Volvoson]

That looks pretty clean! I am for the flat black color though personally.

[gaterp]

Thx, Pras, for posting that for me. Okay he only does volvo and bmw. He has been doing this for over 10 years now. He can to sell the product to you guys. Base price for both bumps, side trim, door handles and muds, is $150 that included his 2 1/2 hour labor. He told it will look good for aleast 3 years. I think he has black and gray as well. He will have a web page up soon or maybe up already www.classictrimcoat.com. He told me it was okay to post his , it's Paul Miller ph# 770-232-1546, just tell him you got the # from the volvospeed forum. he will have before and after pics as well. if enough people are interested I will call him back to see if you guys can get some sort of discount. Maybe a nice little side business for someone as well.

Edited by gaterp, 17 April 2005 - 11:48 AM.

[prasamin]

crap, wish I was in Hotlanta....$150 is an excellent deal, especially considering the job he did, and that he guarantees his work for 3 years! I just did mine myself, and I'm kinda sketchy on how flat black will look on my silver car, but too late now...i'll have pics tonight.

[Deltablade]

Personally, I like my trim a little darker. I will swear by Kiwi liquid shoe polish in the black bottle for darkening up/ pimpifying the trim on 850s.

[gaterp]

Personally, I like my trim a little darker.  I will swear by Kiwi liquid shoe polish in the black bottle for darkening up/ pimpifying the trim on 850s.

Trust me, if I could have used the Kiwi liquid shoe polish I would have , but I would have made it look like crap(no patience) and my bumps were in serious bad shape. Also the pics were taking in broad daylight and the trim is alot darker than you would think. So keep that in mind when you make the decesion on blk or gray.

Edited by gaterp, 18 April 2005 - 12:01 AM.