Body/Trim: 850: - DIY respray - pics - Page 2

donal · Jan 10th, 2010, 13:08

Well, I did make a few mistakes, but these can't be seen in the pics

Next step will be to use a buffing machine on some of the areas that aren't as glossy as they could be.

Thanks to all for the comments!

donal · Jan 10th, 2010, 13:16

The car is only worth a few hundred euro, and it had a few dents and chips and a nasty patch of rust under the back window, so I felt it was worth the risk doing it myself. I wouldn't attempt spraying a newer or more valuable car though.
Its far from perfect now, but it looks tidy, and the dents chips rust etc have been dealt with.

Merc85 · Jan 10th, 2010, 15:04

Hi there, Looks good, when would you like to do the bonnet on me Red 850 T5 nudge nudge wink wink lol

Look nice mate

James A · Jan 10th, 2010, 17:00

Looks pretty good

Jan 10th, 2010, 13:08	#11
donal Member Last Online: Jan 4th, 2013 12:56 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Athlone Town, Ireland	Well, I did make a few mistakes, but these can't be seen in the pics Next step will be to use a buffing machine on some of the areas that aren't as glossy as they could be. Thanks to all for the comments! __________________ 1995 850 estate; 2.0 126bhp; 161,000 miles

Jan 10th, 2010, 13:16	#12
donal Member Last Online: Jan 4th, 2013 12:56 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Athlone Town, Ireland	The car is only worth a few hundred euro, and it had a few dents and chips and a nasty patch of rust under the back window, so I felt it was worth the risk doing it myself. I wouldn't attempt spraying a newer or more valuable car though. Its far from perfect now, but it looks tidy, and the dents chips rust etc have been dealt with. __________________ 1995 850 estate; 2.0 126bhp; 161,000 miles

Jan 10th, 2010, 15:04	#13
Merc85 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 19th, 2024 12:58 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Harwich	Painted Volvo Hi there, Looks good, when would you like to do the bonnet on me Red 850 T5 nudge nudge wink wink lol Look nice mate

Jan 10th, 2010, 17:00	#14
James A VOC Member Last Online: Jul 16th, 2014 10:52 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Volvograd	Looks pretty good __________________ 2002-2003: 1988 240GL manual saloon - Nameless 2003-Date: 1990 740SE automatic estate - The Volvo 2009-2014: 1997 V70SE 2.5 10v manual estate - The Volvo 2 aka TV2 2014-Date: 1992 940SE Turbo automatic estate 'Wentworth' - The Wentworth

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