Got myself an 850 GLT - Page 8

4x4 · Jun 30th, 2020, 15:18

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Originally Posted by RollingThunder

Absolutely fabulous job that. Looks factory fresh! Even the rubbing strips look new

Thanks, the rubbing strips have only been wiped over with isopropyl, nothing put on them

I took a few daylight short this morning

RaelG · Jun 30th, 2020, 16:32

Tell you what Mr 4x4, we'll call your car Chalk and my car Cheese from now on hahaha

On a serious note though it really is looking fantastic, almost no signs of use or weathering to any part of the car, a credit to the owners in its life and a credit to your "special" attention to detail me thinks

400-ascona · Jun 30th, 2020, 17:50

If you fancy moving closer to Derby, I have a couple of cars that would do well from your clearly very talented attention! A credit to you. Rob

4x4 · Jun 30th, 2020, 17:55

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Originally Posted by RaelG

Tell you what Mr 4x4, we'll call your car Chalk and my car Cheese from now on hahaha

On a serious note though it really is looking fantastic, almost no signs of use or weathering to any part of the car, a credit to the owners in its life and a credit to your "special" attention to detail me thinks

Thanks RaelG, for your kind words, with a little work you could have your car looking this good, possibly better. Never say never and aim high

Today I gave the spare wheel well a clean out

BorderVolvo · Jun 30th, 2020, 19:19

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Originally Posted by 4x4

Today I gave the spare wheel well a clean out

Woah ! That's honkin'...….where's the "after" picture ?

4x4 · Jun 30th, 2020, 19:24

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Originally Posted by BorderVolvo

Woah ! That's honkin'...….where's the "after" picture ?

That is the after picture and I'm afraid it won't get any better. There's no rust and it shows 23 years of that magic word...patina

This is as good as it gets for this old car...

4x4 · Jul 4th, 2020, 17:02

I decided today for the first time in my life to paint my brake calipers as they were annoying me the way they were. I didn't want them to stick out like a sore thumb which left me with a couple of options, silver or black. Silver paint is best sprayed and I couldn't be bothered with all the dismantling and masking so black brushed was the order of the day.

RaelG · Jul 4th, 2020, 17:29

Super smart sir!

RollingThunder · Jul 4th, 2020, 19:25

Smart and subtle, like it!

BorderVolvo · Jul 4th, 2020, 20:42

VERY classy indeed, like it.

Jun 30th, 2020, 16:32	#72
RaelG Senior Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2024 15:39 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gatwick	Tell you what Mr 4x4, we'll call your car Chalk and my car Cheese from now on hahaha On a serious note though it really is looking fantastic, almost no signs of use or weathering to any part of the car, a credit to the owners in its life and a credit to your "special" attention to detail me thinks __________________ Current: 1996 850 2.5 SE Estate (project) and Mercedes CLS63 Previous Volvos: 1995 850 2.5 SE Saloon and 2003 V40 Sport Lux 1.9d Estate

Jul 4th, 2020, 17:29	#78
RaelG Senior Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2024 15:39 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gatwick	Super smart sir! __________________ Current: 1996 850 2.5 SE Estate (project) and Mercedes CLS63 Previous Volvos: 1995 850 2.5 SE Saloon and 2003 V40 Sport Lux 1.9d Estate

Jul 4th, 2020, 19:25	#79
RollingThunder Grumpy Old Git Last Online: Today 09:16 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Yorkshire View Photos By: RollingThunder	Smart and subtle, like it! __________________ S40 2.4i '07 Japanese import '96 850R - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=312484 Ex Danish Embassy '96 940 GLE LPT - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=326071

Jul 4th, 2020, 20:42	#80
BorderVolvo Member Last Online: Today 18:15 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: North of Jedburgh	VERY classy indeed, like it. __________________ V70 2.4 Phase 1.....2435cc.....Registered 31/3/2000.....Leather,AC,CC,etc!.....182k

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