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[scoobysn7x]

When I have some time, I'll be plastidipping mine matt black :-)

[Petey80]

Originally Posted by scoobysn7x

When I have some time, I'll be plastidipping mine matt black :-)

What is that? I've noticed it's becoming very popular.

[scoobysn7x]

It's a brilliant plastic spray, that you spray on with very little prep (just clean the surface no neeed to key the surface etc.) then if you don't like it you can just peel it off. I did the grill on my Astra, didn't even need to take it off the car, just masked and spray and then any overspray/excess just rubs off :-)

[Petey80]

Sounds ideal, thanks scoobysn7x.

Anywhere in particular to purchase it from, or are the ones on e-bay alright? [Yes I've already had a look hahaha]

[scoobysn7x]

Yeah I generally get it from ebay/amazon which ever is cheaper, couple of light coats to start then a few heavy coats and its done, just need to ensure corners are covered and to be careful with the jet wash lols

[Bungo]

Painted mine same colour as car and clear lacquered .
Sprayed grille matt black and even covered grill logo too.

[StatusRed]

Think you should definitely keep. On a side note I find that the "V O L V O" spacing has a big effect on making the car look more classy compared to the earlier "VOLVO".

[Sasha94]

+1 on the spaced out Volvo letters, a mod I really wanted to do on my S40 but didn't get around to (no need on the XC and V50 as they already have it). I removed the DRIVe badge from mine as it had a missing I and I never liked the badge so mine just says V50. I keep toying with the idea of removing it but it has stayed so far. It doesn't bother me as much as I thought that the car only has a badge on one side

[Petey80]

Originally Posted by Bungo

Painted mine same colour as car and clear lacquered .
Sprayed grille matt black and even covered grill logo too.

Sounds good. You got any pictures?

[Petey80]

Originally Posted by Sasha94

+1 on the spaced out Volvo letters, a mod I really wanted to do on my S40 but didn't get around to (no need on the XC and V50 as they already have it). I removed the DRIVe badge from mine as it had a missing I and I never liked the badge so mine just says V50. I keep toying with the idea of removing it but it has stayed so far. It doesn't bother me as much as I thought that the car only has a badge on one side

Yes, going to keep the V O L V O and colour them. Just not sure on whether that will be gloss black, matte black or plastidip.

The dealer sticker and the others are definitely going though.

Any particular advice on how to remove? Hairdryer, hot water, credit card is what I used on my Astra and then T Cut to get the glue residue off.
I don't fancy using that on the Volvo though, but to abrasive, but after being on for 7 years I think I'll need something to help remove the left over sticky stuff.