DanO Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 It is part of our Scandinavian heritage that things be made to last. Perhaps the most visible expression of Volvo quality is the continued durability of Volvos that were built a decade ago. According to a recent independent study by Polk, the median life expectancy of all Volvos in service is 18.6 years. And Volvo is the only car company with a High Mileage Club. These impressive facts help demonstrate another Volvo theme: that quality is an underlying principle of everything we do.Consider our paint and rust-proofing processes: During construction, every critical joint receives a zinc welding primer. Body components are assembled to extremely precise standards and caulking compounds seal all body joints. A corrosion resistant zinc coating is applied to all areas of the car susceptible to rust. The body is etched with an acid spray to give the primer a firm grip. But we are not satisfied with simply immersing the body in primer. Going an extra step, we apply opposite electric charges to the body and primer. The result is an attraction that creates bonds of optimum thickness and exceptional uniformity. In all, seven layers of primers, sealers, and coatings are applied. Special polyester-based formulas are applied to the lower parts of the body to help protect against chipping. To further reduce corrosion, anti-corrosive gel is sprayed into body sections that can trap moisture. Engine and suspension systems are sprayed with a rust-proofing oil. Finally, the inner fenders, which receive a relentless assault from road grit, sand, stones and salt, are protected by fender liners installed in all four wheel wells. WHEEL WELLS ALSO USE TO GET COVER WITH COSMILEEN ENTIRELY , NOW IT'S A FENDER WELL LINEN !DON'T WE GET THSES LINES ON FORD ESCORTS ??I Pulled Out the Lines No Coating ON Inner Fender Wells : At all on the New Volvo's , I also Pull the Plugs from the So Called Suscepialbe Places , and they only Had Bottom 3/4 Inch Coated HELLO , these Area will Load Up , don't Let Volvo Bull S - You about the being Green Crap , as this is Just a way to Say Your VolvoWill Now get Recyled in 8 Yrs, instead of 14-16 Yrs. ! I for One , will be talking to - Volvo Rep and Documneting This BS , as I'm a Quality Control Inspectorthat's QA Eng. III Tech Suppot 15 Yrs. !!I hate Big Company's Bully around with Our Money and Our Faith in a Proven Product !My 2001 was Completely Coated Everywhere , and Had the Lower Panels shot all the way Up to the Roof !Plus Engine Bay ! ( Not On the New Ones ) !Let Me See - Volvo -Winter 9 Months out of the Yr. , Heated Seats , and V50 Heading to Upstate NY !DO YOU THINK IT , MIGHT NEED FULL PROTECTION - DDDAAAA HELL YA !THEY ARE PLAYING US FOR IDIOTS - ( DON'T LET THEM ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owned Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 FIGHT THE POWER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(n)A-GAME Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 what? :huh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NGB Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 What the hell are you talking about?If you have a serious complaint please word it so that it can be easily undestood by the other members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanO Posted November 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 What the hell are you talking about?If you have a serious complaint please word it so that it can be easily undestood by the other members.Read the Last Line , of what Volvo Currently says , is there best Rust Proofing !Then Read what was actualy found on New Vech. , as Compared to One only 4 Yrs. Old. Oh, Last Yr , I did Tech Support for 8700 Customers , and had one Complaint , It was I was to Fast with Information !of a Tech. Nature , Let Me Slow It Way Down for You ( RustProofing , Not as Good As It Was )Sand and Stones get caught Up behind the Wheel Wells and Any Movement , acts as a Sand Paper on the Painted Surfaces Behind the Liners . ( Furthermore ) Break It Down , The Inspection and Service Holes that are Plugged Were inspected with a Scope , that has a Light on the End of it , like , They Use to Inspect - Jet Planes ! In the Bottom of the Area's They Claim to have RustProofed , thee Bottom 1 inch is Coated ! :ph34r: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaff Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 Read the Last Line , of what Volvo Currently says , is there best Rust Proofing !Then Read what was actualy found on New Vech. , as Compared to One only 4 Yrs. Old. Oh, Last Yr , I did Tech Support for 8700 Customers , and had one Complaint , It was I was to Fast with Information !of a Tech. Nature , Let Me Slow It Way Down for You ( RustProofing , Not as Good As It Was )Sand and Stones get caught Up behind the Wheel Wells and Any Movement , acts as a Sand Paper on the Painted Surfaces Behind the Liners . ( Furthermore ) Break It Down , The Inspection and Service Holes that are Plugged Were inspected with a Scope , that has a Light on the End of it , like , They Use to Inspect - Jet Planes ! In the Bottom of the Area's They Claim to have RustProofed , thee Bottom 1 inch is Coated ! For the love of God, either spell check or stop getting loaded before you post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Franke Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 Dude, what the fuck is with the colors? Lay off the acid and make some god damn sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owned Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 FORGET THE NON-BELIEVERS. KEEP FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT, BROTHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IF YOU WEREN'T HERE TO PROTECT MY FENDER LINERS, WHO WOULD DO IT????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neptune Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 Finally, the inner fenders, which receive a relentless assault from road grit, sand, stones and salt, are protected by fender liners installed in all four wheel wells.WHEEL WELLS ALSO USE TO GET COVER WITH COSMILEEN ENTIRELY , NOW IT'S A FENDER WELL LINEN !DON'T WE GET THSES LINES ON FORD ESCORTS ??All pre-Ford Volvos built since the 240 have come with plastic fender liners in the front, not sure about the rears. My 00 V70 has partial rear liners. Don't have a clue about the post-Ford ones.The plastic liners do a pretty good job of keeping the water and road salt away from the metal, that's what they are there for.I'd love to see pictures of what you found when you removed the liners on your V50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaff Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 All pre-Ford Volvos built since the 240 have come with plastic fender liners in the front, not sure about the rears. My 00 V70 has partial rear liners. Don't have a clue about the post-Ford ones.The plastic liners do a pretty good job of keeping the water and road salt away from the metal, that's what they are there for.I'd love to see pictures of what you found when you removed the liners on your V50.It's the Democrats! They've eliminated funding for rustproofing as part of a vast left-wing conspiracy to corrupt our sheet metal. Think about it: FORD spelled backwards is DROF - Democrats Rusting Our Fenders. Next they'll want to eliminate brokeback-proofing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DouginDenver Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 FORGET THE NON-BELIEVERS. KEEP FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT, BROTHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IF YOU WEREN'T HERE TO PROTECT MY FENDER LINERS, WHO WOULD DO IT????? It's fender "linen" according to him. I have to agree that a wheel well is a poor place to put linen. Has to be dry cleaned almost every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DouginDenver Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 For the love of God, either spell check or stop getting loaded before you post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(n)A-GAME Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 how does your dry cleaner get the tar out, mine can't get it right :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VolvoKid4Life Posted November 14, 2006 Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 Okay.. too much color i think i am going to pass out from all the different colors. And i think he is ranting about something that is just dumb. For real and i dont think this is a cosmetic topic, more of a maintenance issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owned Posted November 14, 2006 Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 The first part of the first post is a quote from a 1960's Volvo ad. I think he wants Volvos to be made to the same standards as they were 60s. :wacko: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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