P80 headlights Possible to Remove Headlight Reflector, rechroming discussion 8628402 8628403

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Update on options here march 2021

FcP volvo $280 each

TYC eeuro $90 each , generally good reviews

I believe there is a Pro Parts Sweden option too

[FireFox31]

I bought new headlights for my 2000 V70 in December 2020. Getting a used one seemed like a bad idea because they'd have been through the same 20 years as mine, likely also faded. Here are my notes:

Car-part.com shows jeweled headlights for about $100 - $150 each.
Eerie Vo-Vo may have them used, call to check stock.
eBay Motors shows jeweled selling for $100 - $150 each. A set sold for $220.
FCP has new V70 (fluted) headlights for $300 each. 8628402 and 8628403
FCP has new C70 (jewel) headlights for about $365 each. 9467892 and 9467893
Depo aftermarket jewel lights for $140 each at Amazon. But their light output is worse than OEM.

I decided to get OEM jeweled headlights, paying "just a little more". I found the best price at Tasca. Here are my notes:
Volvo - $315 left + $456 right
FCP - $348 left + $384 right + $0 ship
eEuro - $343 left + $343 right + $0 ship
IPD with both bulbs - $330 left + $364 right + $0 ship
Tasca - $281 left + $295 right + $39 ship
VolvoWholesaleParts - $306 left + $322 right + $47 ship
VolvoPartsWebStore - $274 left + $317 right + $109 ship

You should get clear turn signals to match the jeweled headlights (9467896 and 9467897). Unfortunately, Volvo and every online retailer (I contacted each one) no longer has the left one (9467896). My local dealership found me "the last one in the country" sitting on a shelf at a dealership in Des Moines, Iowa. Of course I bought it, even at a 50% premium.

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The TYC brand are on Amazon for about $75, Wizechatmgr has them on his car and they seem fine fir light dispersal and fit/ finish

[Cookeh]

TYC are generally speaking high quality parts. Not sure about the US but here in Blighty they only stock C/S/V70 headlights, not 850 ones.

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Bump for recent p80 notes

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[FireFox31]

Why remove the hood latch? On my 2000 V70, I swapped the headlights without removing anything else (I'm pretty sure).

I'm going to revisit trying to get the old reflectors cleaned and recoated. I have my old pair and another from a junkyard to test on. I'll ask some professionals what they think. Volvo did it somehow. Seems a shame to toss the entire assembly just for the reflectors.

[scot850]

You don't have to remove the hood mounts. 3 x 10mm headed bolts having removed the sidelight carefully first (so as to not break the clip retainer). Headlight wiper arms turned perpendicular and out they come. 850 is a little more as you have to remove the little plastic plate below the headlight too.

It would be great if we could find a company to redo the silvering. Like you say it was done once before............!

Neil.

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I had only a few tools and couldn’t get my chunky 3/8 and 10mm socket onto those headlight bolts. I did come back in with 1/4 drive stuff and it was easier to access. A flex drive and a driver would be great for this job

[RickHaleParker]

Seems a shame to toss the entire assembly just for the reflectors.

There is a spray on chrome process that can apply chrome to just about anything. The DIY kits run $500+ . You might ask around your local chrome shops, plating shops and body shops. Somebody might be able to re-chrome the reflectors for a reasonable price.