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DG123GT · Mar 21st, 2014, 08:57

Thanks Robert

Not a lot left to do after 3 years at it. Headlining to fit and a few bits and pieces to the brightwork. Having said that if anyone has any ideas on how to straighten the door trim moulding I would be grateful.

Derek UK · Mar 21st, 2014, 11:39

Re the door moulding, they were one of the bits that were still available new from Volvo at a not unreasonable price, don't know if they still are. Dent free old ones can still be found. If you're up for a challenge they can be tapped out with a pin hammer and small tools and then repolished. Being stainless steel they can take quite a bit of linishing down on the outside but the smoother you can get it with a hammer the less needs taking off the outside. You can make up a former from a bit of hardwood to help you with the shape when tapping away.

Burdekin · Mar 21st, 2014, 11:49

A lead chase wedge is good for knocking the dents out too.

Volvo Canadian · Mar 21st, 2014, 19:10

Yes, a little luv will go a long-way, but if you put a sharp edge in there and hammer it, you may remove the dent pretty well, but leave one going the other way....

I'm not sure if you were able to use the two-part putty I suggested, but whatever you did use, I'm impressed with the result. I'm always thrilled to look at mine (glad I did it).

Good luck with getting her started.

Nice green BTW.

Mar 21st, 2014, 19:10	#24
Volvo Canadian Bury me in my Volvo Last Online: Oct 18th, 2017 23:16 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Calgary (again!)	Yes, a little luv will go a long-way, but if you put a sharp edge in there and hammer it, you may remove the dent pretty well, but leave one going the other way.... I'm not sure if you were able to use the two-part putty I suggested, but whatever you did use, I'm impressed with the result. I'm always thrilled to look at mine (glad I did it). Good luck with getting her started. Nice green BTW. __________________ James

Mar 21st, 2014, 11:39	#22
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 18:09 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	Re the door moulding, they were one of the bits that were still available new from Volvo at a not unreasonable price, don't know if they still are. Dent free old ones can still be found. If you're up for a challenge they can be tapped out with a pin hammer and small tools and then repolished. Being stainless steel they can take quite a bit of linishing down on the outside but the smoother you can get it with a hammer the less needs taking off the outside. You can make up a former from a bit of hardwood to help you with the shape when tapping away.

Mar 21st, 2014, 11:49	#23
Burdekin Chief Bodger Last Online: Yesterday 17:17 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aberdeen	A lead chase wedge is good for knocking the dents out too.

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