S40 V40 Parts: - Black bezels

GaryS40 · Feb 18th, 2011, 19:38

Hi all

Just a thought...

Can you replace the bezels in the twin chrome headlights, with ones from the black bezel type?

Is the part available from the suppliers, to replace damaged ones (Rufe), or do they have to be removed from damaged light fittings(if it is possible)?

Any info on this?

Gary

t4 tony · Feb 18th, 2011, 20:31

take them out and spray them mate, save yourself some dosh.

gmain1967 · Feb 18th, 2011, 20:36

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Originally Posted by t4 tony

take them out and spray them mate, save yourself some dosh.

Beat me to it.... Have a look for a previous post on the subject, someone got great results from BBQ paint....!

pacman67 · Feb 18th, 2011, 20:47

Found this one, http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...ing+headlights.
Wondered about mine, but thought would grey look better to match the trim?

GaryS40 · Feb 18th, 2011, 21:03

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Originally Posted by pacman67

Found this one, http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...ing+headlights.
Wondered about mine, but thought would grey look better to match the trim?

Thanks t4 tony, gmain1967 & pacman67.

Barbecue paint it is and some serious amounts of masking tape!

Think I will leave this until the better weather comes in, as I have plenty to do with my splitter paint and fit, refurbing mikeyskona's old Craters and building a car port!

I wouldn't go with grey, pacman, the black will contrast against the 'mystery' heathery colour, where the grey would seem to look 'bland' - that is only my opinion, but it's the only one I have. :-)

Gary

t4 tony · Feb 18th, 2011, 21:24

top tip for you, make sure they are good and dry before they go back in, or they will mist up when the paint starts to dry.

pacman67 · Feb 18th, 2011, 22:08

Thanks Gary, i will wait till warm weather comes to have a go. Just found out the car is code colour 327 Violet Metallic. But Heather sounds nicer!

gmain1967 · Feb 18th, 2011, 22:22

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Originally Posted by pacman67

. But Heather sounds nicer!

Would that be the colour, or is this the pet name for the car??!!!

pacman67 · Feb 18th, 2011, 22:43

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Originally Posted by gmain1967

Would that be the colour, or is this the pet name for the car??!!!

Well, i suppose so, if you like that sort of thing. Wont catch me shouting it down the street.

GaryS40 · Feb 18th, 2011, 23:32

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Originally Posted by pacman67

Thanks Gary, i will wait till warm weather comes to have a go. Just found out the car is code colour 327 Violet Metallic. But Heather sounds nicer!

I knew a girl called Violet, what a cow she was!

Stick with "Heather", you know it makes sense! :-)

Gary

Feb 18th, 2011, 19:38	#1
GaryS40 VOC Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2024 20:12 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montrose	Black bezels Hi all Just a thought... Can you replace the bezels in the twin chrome headlights, with ones from the black bezel type? Is the part available from the suppliers, to replace damaged ones (Rufe), or do they have to be removed from damaged light fittings(if it is possible)? Any info on this? Gary __________________ Current car: 2002 V70 2.4T SE Mod's so far: Orpheus alloys, 10.1" android multimedia head unit, Nappa leather rebuilt, wood trimmed m/function steering wheel, Polestar blue and black calipers, Pipe Dynamics custom turbo back stainless steel exhaust, with 200 cell sports cat, R engine and injector rail covers, tinted rear windows. Previous cars: 1982 760 GLE saloon 1989 740 GLE estate 1991 440 S 2003 S40 S - Gone but not forgotten. ☹ 16 non Volvos.

Feb 18th, 2011, 20:31	#2
t4 tony Master Member Last Online: Nov 1st, 2016 19:57 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: up north View Photos By: t4 tony	take them out and spray them mate, save yourself some dosh. __________________ 1997 volvo 850 t5, crashed 2000 volvo s40 t4, swaped for a 1997 s70 t5, now sold currently audi a4 avant

Feb 18th, 2011, 20:47	#4
pacman67 VOC Member Last Online: Dec 6th, 2023 14:09 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Richmond N Yorks	Found this one, http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...ing+headlights. Wondered about mine, but thought would grey look better to match the trim? __________________ Regards, pacman67 previously held: V40 TD & S40 2ltr P1,V40 P2 sport lux, V70 XC P1, XC70 P2, V70 D5 P2 and P3, V40 T4,V70R, C30 R Design. currently held: V70 P3 D5 SE LUX, XC90 MK2 Inscription Pro.

Feb 18th, 2011, 21:24	#6
t4 tony Master Member Last Online: Nov 1st, 2016 19:57 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: up north View Photos By: t4 tony	top tip for you, make sure they are good and dry before they go back in, or they will mist up when the paint starts to dry. __________________ 1997 volvo 850 t5, crashed 2000 volvo s40 t4, swaped for a 1997 s70 t5, now sold currently audi a4 avant

Feb 18th, 2011, 22:08	#7
pacman67 VOC Member Last Online: Dec 6th, 2023 14:09 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Richmond N Yorks	Thanks Gary, i will wait till warm weather comes to have a go. Just found out the car is code colour 327 Violet Metallic. But Heather sounds nicer! __________________ Regards, pacman67 previously held: V40 TD & S40 2ltr P1,V40 P2 sport lux, V70 XC P1, XC70 P2, V70 D5 P2 and P3, V40 T4,V70R, C30 R Design. currently held: V70 P3 D5 SE LUX, XC90 MK2 Inscription Pro.

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