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fiore67
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Year and Model: 93 850. 95 850
Location: Upstate New York

93 850 Paint

Post by fiore67 »

Just wondering if anyone knows what type of paint/clear was used on the early 850's. Thanks

vjaneczko
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Post by vjaneczko »

You should be able to get the code from the info plate near the battery and look it up here: http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/paint_colour_codes.shtml
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Beige68GTO
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Year and Model: 1994 855, 1988 244
Location: Chicago, Illinois

Post by Beige68GTO »

I have a red 1994 850, and it is a single stage paint, not base coat clear coat. It had faded to the point of chalking, but came back with buffing and wax.

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pkc303
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Post by pkc303 »

Volvo recommends PPG single stage for solid colors. I just purchased some for my car.
1995 Volvo 850 T-5R Yellow
1997 Volvo 850R (sold)
2003 Volvo V70 2.4T, K&N air filter, (sold)
1996 Volvo 940 (sold)
1992 Volvo 740 Turbo (sold)
1990 Volvo 240 Wagon (sold)
1987 Volvo 240 Wagon (sold)
1982 Volvo DL (sold)

timmyc
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Year and Model: 93' 854 GLT
Location: Prescott, AZ

Post by timmyc »

It's hard to say, but I would guess that it is either Akzo Nobel or Glasurit. I repainted our 93' with Glasurit 55 line basecoat/clearcoat and the color match was spot on. Did our BMW in R-M Diamont and am going to paint the 97' in R-M.

I just had to repair the 93' after it was backed in to and did a quick compound/polish on the rest of the car and it looks as good as the day I painted it in 2006. And I live in AZ with no garage! I always recommend Diamont.
93' 854 GLT 212k
97' 854 GLT 115k
97' 328i 252k

Ben850
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Post by Ben850 »

189 Polar White is the 1993 color.
I believe it lasted a few years.
I found out a bit about it.

Twice the trouble, but paint feathering can be easier with this color.
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1996 850 Turbo Wagon.jpg
The Sedan again.
The Sedan again.
It makes a bit of sense when you see the process.
It makes a bit of sense when you see the process.
1993 850 GLT , You wouldn't know it.
1996 850 Turbo Wagon White.
1995 T-5R Black. New work in progress.
1998 V70 XC Cross Country White.
1994 850 N/A Wagon Black.
1997 850 Sedan Black.
1996 850R Wagon White.
1997 850 Sedan Red ( not white or black!)

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