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by bshusted
27 Sep 2010, 21:04
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Painted My Turn Signals and Headlights
Replies: 7
Views: 6728

Re: Painted My Turn Signals and Headlights

Actually, I should have taken some before pictures of my tail lights, but they were terribly yellowed and dull. I'm sure you know what I'm talking about. I started out wet sanding with 600 grit and then working up to 1500. There will be a milky white color to the water; this is good. As you sand awa...
by bshusted
26 Sep 2010, 20:38
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Painted My Turn Signals and Headlights
Replies: 7
Views: 6728

Re: Painted My Turn Signals and Headlights

I figured they would eventually fade/chip and I did not clear coat them, but at $2.50 for a jar (about half left) I can re-coat every couple of years if necessary.
by bshusted
26 Sep 2010, 19:55
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Painted My Turn Signals and Headlights
Replies: 7
Views: 6728

Re: Painted My Turn Signals and Headlights

While I had the headlight apart, I noticed that the internal wires were in poor condition. http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh91/bshusted/Volvo%20850/S1052485.jpg It's a wonder that I hadn't blown the fuse. A few more pictures of the final product. http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh91/bshusted/...
by bshusted
26 Sep 2010, 19:44
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Painted My Turn Signals and Headlights
Replies: 7
Views: 6728

Painted My Turn Signals and Headlights

Wanted to try a different look for the front of my 850 and this is what I came up with. http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh91/bshusted/Volvo%20850/S1052490.jpg http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh91/bshusted/Volvo%20850/S1052488.jpg In case anyone else is interested in doing this, I started out b...