gaterp Posted April 15, 2005 Report Share Posted April 15, 2005 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prasamin Posted April 15, 2005 Report Share Posted April 15, 2005 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VolvoT5 Posted April 15, 2005 Report Share Posted April 15, 2005 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 :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geevs Posted April 15, 2005 Report Share Posted April 15, 2005 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg Posted April 15, 2005 Report Share Posted April 15, 2005 Is it a national company that does this? How much is it costing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seifer850 Posted April 15, 2005 Report Share Posted April 15, 2005 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted April 16, 2005 Report Share Posted April 16, 2005 Got pics , My lic plate is showing not sure if that secure or not??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaterp Posted April 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2005 Got pics , My lic plate is showing not sure if that secure or not??? :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prasamin Posted April 16, 2005 Report Share Posted April 16, 2005 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. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prasamin Posted April 16, 2005 Report Share Posted April 16, 2005 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaterp Posted April 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2005 Hope this is small enough?------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaterp Posted April 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2005 sorry , let me try this again, I hate computers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volvoson Posted April 16, 2005 Report Share Posted April 16, 2005 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prasamin Posted April 17, 2005 Report Share Posted April 17, 2005 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!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yangotang Posted April 17, 2005 Report Share Posted April 17, 2005 Oh man, this looks awesome! Can you post his or her phone number? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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