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07 XC70, are headlight lenses available? If not, can I remove for resealing?

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2001 - 2007 V70
2001 - 2004 V70 XC (Cross Country)
2004 - 2007 XC70 (Cross Country)
2001 - 2009 S60
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Re: 07 XC70, are headlight lenses available? If not, can I remove for resealing?

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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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Thank you everyone, really digging this forum!
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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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photoguy wrote: 18 Nov 2020, 21:40
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.

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MoVolvos wrote: 19 Nov 2020, 11:55
photoguy wrote: 18 Nov 2020, 21:40
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!!

forum.jpg
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.

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photoguy wrote: 20 Nov 2020, 09:03
MoVolvos wrote: 19 Nov 2020, 11:55
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!!

forum.jpg
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.

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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.

Thank you!

headlight.jpg
Brand New! Which Kit?

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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
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