1997 855 R interior trim alternatives

NC855R · Post by **NC855R** » 19 Nov 2025, 04:20

While taking trim off to redo my headliner the A pillar trim disintegrated partly due to the windshield adhesive contacting the trim after the installation of the windshield. I have a light beige interior on my R. I was going to use the plastic repair thread method but there are way too many small bits and breakage to make it look decent. As these are NLA for the 850 (at least in the light beige color code) is there a substitute that can work? I'm thinking early S70/V70 from 1998 - 2000. Has any one tried this?

Thanks for any advice.

Post by **scot850** » 19 Nov 2025, 08:45

Sorry don't know if they are interchangeable. I'll keep an eye out for one. Can you post a picture of the offending item so I or others can keep an eye out for you?

Neil.

NC855R · Post by **NC855R** » 19 Nov 2025, 16:54

Sorry don't have the ability to link the picture but it is item #1 in this link https://www.volvodealerparts.com/oem-pa ... im-9414653 in beige, part # 9410061 (left) and 9410064 (right) will need both.

Thanks - Tim

aeg · Post by **aeg** » 21 Nov 2025, 00:57

For parts like that, which are still available but only in the wrong color, has anyone tried painting them?

NC855R · Post by **NC855R** » 21 Nov 2025, 05:23

I have tried this but the color matching is problematic. I've used several SEM colors but can't find anything that is close. I don't mind mismatched colors in obscure places but these are the A pillars and it would drive me crazy to have them be off. That is just me.

454cid · Post by **454cid** » 21 Nov 2025, 10:31

NC855R wrote: ↑21 Nov 2025, 05:23 I have tried this but the color matching is problematic. I've used several SEM colors but can't find anything that is close. I don't mind mismatched colors in obscure places but these are the A pillars and it would drive me crazy to have them be off. That is just me.

What about painting them an accent color?

NC855R · Post by **NC855R** » 22 Nov 2025, 05:54

454cid wrote: ↑21 Nov 2025, 10:31
NC855R wrote: ↑21 Nov 2025, 05:23 I have tried this but the color matching is problematic. I've used several SEM colors but can't find anything that is close. I don't mind mismatched colors in obscure places but these are the A pillars and it would drive me crazy to have them be off. That is just me.
What about painting them an accent color?

Not really for me, I'm trying hard to keep it original as possible. I realize that given the age and lack of parts availability this is getting increasingly difficult. I might have a bead on something in the local pull-a-part, going to check it out today, fingers crossed.

NC855R · Post by **NC855R** » 23 Nov 2025, 05:47

No joy at the pull-a-part

Trim was destroyed. Did score 2 nicer door panel "cups" for the door handle.