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Restore paint on front underbody protective plate

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Old Jan 26th, 2017, 01:08   #11
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The front fixings actually hook over the crossmember, so it needs pulling forward before it drops down.
(That is why I needed to loosen the power steering cooler to give clearance)
hope the photos help.
Very helpful, but i dont have a proper garage and tools for the job, that's why i hoped someone painted it successfully in place...
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Old Jan 26th, 2017, 15:26   #12
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I did mine in position, just loosened the retaining bolts but didn't remove, rubbed it down with wet & dry, masked it and gave it about 3 sprayed coats of silver Hammerite. Looks great and paint is rock hard. Waste of money getting it done professionally.
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Old Jan 26th, 2017, 15:27   #13
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Bit of a wiggle and it comes off fairly easily.
Did mine with Volvo silver and added a bit of chrome wrap highlights :-)

Hi. What exactly is Volvo silver? Is it a can spray from the dealer?
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Old Jan 27th, 2017, 07:31   #14
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I plastidipped mine black:





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That looks different. Unusual. Doesn't spoil the look and makes it less utilitarian.

Any special prep for this ? (having never plastic dipped before)
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Hi. What exactly is Volvo silver? Is it a can spray from the dealer?
it was from the Volvo silver colour range at Halfords - yes a spray can :-)
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That looks different. Unusual. Doesn't spoil the look and makes it less utilitarian.

Any special prep for this ? (having never plastic dipped before)
None. Just mask off and spray. If you mess up, just peel it off and start over.

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Default Pictures after powder coating

sorry forgot to add the after pictures from my earlier post
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