07 XC70, are headlight lenses available? If not, can I remove for resealing?
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Re: 07 XC70, are headlight lenses available? If not, can I remove for resealing?
I played that video putting the IPad next to the headlight and Scotty’s voice took off a layer of glass, perfectly.
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MoVolvos wrote: ↑17 Nov 2020, 18:44
If the opening is large enough slip a small piece of Mr. Clean Magic Eraser inside and use a flexible pickup tool to clean the lens using soaping water. I don't believe the soapy water will hurt the reflectors. The eraser breaks up fairly easily so easier to remove. You don't or need to push hard to scrub.
The eraser is like fine grit sand paper but does not scratch. It will attached to the stuff needing removal and pull itself away from the pad along with the stuff needing removal from the surface. You'll see a slight cloudy water as the Eraser melts away along with the surface material being cleaned. I use it for everything and it's fast and no hard sc_rubbing.
Today was headlight day. There's a Volvo recycler only an hour away, so I went shopping. Purchased a used headlight and restored it, along with the good one. You can see the passenger side in the attached pic, what a difference! I am going to purchase Magic Eraser's, can use them on other parts of the car.
Really appreciate the links!!
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Those turned out exceptional, good as new. Looks better than the Odyssey that I did. Hope my C30 headlights will turn out that good. My son will be happy to see your results. We intend to do those during the holidays coming up. Thanks for putting up the photo.photoguy wrote: ↑18 Nov 2020, 21:40MoVolvos wrote: ↑17 Nov 2020, 18:44
If the opening is large enough slip a small piece of Mr. Clean Magic Eraser inside and use a flexible pickup tool to clean the lens using soaping water. I don't believe the soapy water will hurt the reflectors. The eraser breaks up fairly easily so easier to remove. You don't or need to push hard to scrub.
The eraser is like fine grit sand paper but does not scratch. It will attached to the stuff needing removal and pull itself away from the pad along with the stuff needing removal from the surface. You'll see a slight cloudy water as the Eraser melts away along with the surface material being cleaned. I use it for everything and it's fast and no hard sc_rubbing.
Today was headlight day. There's a Volvo recycler only an hour away, so I went shopping. Purchased a used headlight and restored it, along with the good one. You can see the passenger side in the attached pic, what a difference! I am going to purchase Magic Eraser's, can use them on other parts of the car.
Really appreciate the links!!
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2003 S80 T6 Transmission DIED
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1998 S70 T5 Prior
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I'm very pleased, really having good luck with the 3M kit, coming up on three years since I did the Rover lights and still look great. I'd say they came out looking 90% new. Here's a "before & after". I took my time, spent about an hour on each light.MoVolvos wrote: ↑19 Nov 2020, 11:55Those turned out exceptional, good as new. Looks better than the Odyssey that I did. Hope my C30 headlights will turn out that good. My son will be happy to see your results. We intend to do those during the holidays coming up. Thanks for putting up the photo.photoguy wrote: ↑18 Nov 2020, 21:40MoVolvos wrote: ↑17 Nov 2020, 18:44
If the opening is large enough slip a small piece of Mr. Clean Magic Eraser inside and use a flexible pickup tool to clean the lens using soaping water. I don't believe the soapy water will hurt the reflectors. The eraser breaks up fairly easily so easier to remove. You don't or need to push hard to scrub.
The eraser is like fine grit sand paper but does not scratch. It will attached to the stuff needing removal and pull itself away from the pad along with the stuff needing removal from the surface. You'll see a slight cloudy water as the Eraser melts away along with the surface material being cleaned. I use it for everything and it's fast and no hard sc_rubbing.
Today was headlight day. There's a Volvo recycler only an hour away, so I went shopping. Purchased a used headlight and restored it, along with the good one. You can see the passenger side in the attached pic, what a difference! I am going to purchase Magic Eraser's, can use them on other parts of the car.
Really appreciate the links!!
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Thank you!
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Brand New! Which Kit?photoguy wrote: ↑20 Nov 2020, 09:03I'm very pleased, really having good luck with the 3M kit, coming up on three years since I did the Rover lights and still look great. I'd say they came out looking 90% new. Here's a "before & after". I took my time, spent about an hour on each light.MoVolvos wrote: ↑19 Nov 2020, 11:55Those turned out exceptional, good as new. Looks better than the Odyssey that I did. Hope my C30 headlights will turn out that good. My son will be happy to see your results. We intend to do those during the holidays coming up. Thanks for putting up the photo.photoguy wrote: ↑18 Nov 2020, 21:40
Today was headlight day. There's a Volvo recycler only an hour away, so I went shopping. Purchased a used headlight and restored it, along with the good one. You can see the passenger side in the attached pic, what a difference! I am going to purchase Magic Eraser's, can use them on other parts of the car.
Really appreciate the links!!
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Thank you!
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Blessings,
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2007 S60 2.5T - New Project
2003 S80 T6 Transmission DIED
2000 S70 SE Base - New Project
1998 S70 T5 Prior
1989 240 Wagon Prior
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2008 C30 T5 2.0 M66
2007 S60 2.5T - New Project
2003 S80 T6 Transmission DIED
2000 S70 SE Base - New Project
1998 S70 T5 Prior
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Here's the Amazon link. I stupidly paid more locally, didn't realize Amazon was much cheaper. This is the only kit I have experience with, I'm sure there's comparable ones.
https://www.amazon.com/3M-39008-Headlig ... B001AIZ5HY
https://www.amazon.com/3M-39008-Headlig ... B001AIZ5HY
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