Chrome trim flaking off

larchdale · Sep 6th, 2021, 09:17

Morning all,

I've just noticed the chrome trim surrounding the driver's door handle on my 2018 V90 inscription has begun to flake off, leaving the white plastic visible.

Has anyone else experienced this? Is it a warranty job (the car's under a Volvo extended warranty), or do they put it down to wear and tear?

The driver's door handle gets the most use, but I'm left wondering if the others will go the same way. Presumably, like everything else, the part will not be cheap, given the electronics and sensors involved.

Cheers,

Iain

cassell · Sep 6th, 2021, 19:28

Cheap as chips off Ebay!!

Search Item number 323753497608 less than £15 for a set of four from China!

Familyman 90 · Sep 6th, 2021, 19:39

If the extended warranty covers cosmetic finishes (you might want to check that), and theres no evidence of an external cause (good luck proving that itmwasn't fingets, nails, rings, etc), then yes.

Id just buy the chinese ones and be done with it.

BroadwayBlueshirt · Sep 6th, 2021, 20:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by cassell

Cheap as chips off Ebay!!

Search Item number 323753497608 less than £15 for a set of four from China!

I`ve had these on for about 18 months and now starting to show a little road-rash on the front edges but I do recommend them. I do a lot of M/W miles tho`.

And at that price, I`ll just change them out every 2 years or so.

XJSDriver · Sep 7th, 2021, 13:16

LOL Just wrote in another post having snapped a clip when removing a trim panel that the quality of the newer Volvos is looking shoddy. My Ford Galaxy had this type of chrome affliction and other trim coverings that simply wore off as they were cheaply made - shocking. To be expected on a cheaper car but not a 40K+ Volvo. Just causes everyone grief and then Volvo end up paying more to retrofit better quality items - should have done it right in the first place

Sep 6th, 2021, 09:17	#1
larchdale VOC member Last Online: May 30th, 2023 15:08 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Woking	Chrome trim flaking off Morning all, I've just noticed the chrome trim surrounding the driver's door handle on my 2018 V90 inscription has begun to flake off, leaving the white plastic visible. Has anyone else experienced this? Is it a warranty job (the car's under a Volvo extended warranty), or do they put it down to wear and tear? The driver's door handle gets the most use, but I'm left wondering if the others will go the same way. Presumably, like everything else, the part will not be cheap, given the electronics and sensors involved. Cheers, Iain

Sep 6th, 2021, 19:28	#2
cassell Member since 1988 Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 19:28 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Middlewich	Cheap as chips off Ebay!! Search Item number 323753497608 less than £15 for a set of four from China! __________________ 2017 V90 D4 Inscription, Mussel Blue, Amber perforated leather and lots of technology! 1973 1800ES, Gold, Black leather and very little technology! 1969 144, California white, Red vinyl and even less technology!

Sep 6th, 2021, 19:39	#3
Familyman 90 The Brit Brick Last Online: Aug 13th, 2023 09:39 Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Warwickshire	If the extended warranty covers cosmetic finishes (you might want to check that), and theres no evidence of an external cause (good luck proving that itmwasn't fingets, nails, rings, etc), then yes. Id just buy the chinese ones and be done with it. __________________ *2005 C70 2.4T Collection convertible. 40,000 mile sunny day toy.*

Sep 7th, 2021, 13:16	#5
XJSDriver XJS Driver Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 23:00 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Hitchin	LOL Just wrote in another post having snapped a clip when removing a trim panel that the quality of the newer Volvos is looking shoddy. My Ford Galaxy had this type of chrome affliction and other trim coverings that simply wore off as they were cheaply made - shocking. To be expected on a cheaper car but not a 40K+ Volvo. Just causes everyone grief and then Volvo end up paying more to retrofit better quality items - should have done it right in the first place

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