WTD: Unicorn parts! - Page 2

Cookeh · Nov 5th, 2020, 20:55

Flock the dash. Then you get your grey colour and absolutely zero glare. Plus it's flock, it just looks cool.

RollingThunder · Nov 6th, 2020, 09:07

I had considered pulling it out and spraying it with matt black/grey plasticote or similar.

Cookeh · Nov 6th, 2020, 09:11

Will peel and look like a cheap rush job. Flock kits are available around £30 so basically the same price as the paint.

RollingThunder · Nov 6th, 2020, 09:13

I was a bit concerned about that tbh

Bob Meadows · Nov 6th, 2020, 11:14

This is the link for the door card repair:~
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fa_fX-oZP6Q

Interesting approach and as I have to do this at some stage I'm looking for recommendations. Some ideas with this have been gained but I think that it can be improved upon particularly to the way that the panel insert edges are finished (perhaps piped/ sewn edge?)

Colour matching will be straight forward as the products are available- one point to watch for is the correct type of glue that is used-it has to be heat proof-probably a failing on the originals.
Bob.

RollingThunder · Nov 6th, 2020, 19:56

Excellent link - thanks!

NI_Volvo_Nut · Nov 9th, 2020, 16:23

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Originally Posted by NI_Volvo_Nut

Yep, usual for these! There is youtube vids show people repairing them, not sure how successful it would be though!

I do vaguely remember thinking it was a shame to scrap them cards because they were good, but thats as much as I remember lol

The magpie's had been in, interior was picked clean!

RollingThunder · Nov 9th, 2020, 16:59

Thanks again for checking, greatly appreciated

craigoodwood · Nov 29th, 2020, 14:46

RT, I've still got an xc70 in the garage with a beige interior, I can't just remember what the door cards are like but I don't think they had the cover trim separated....
I'll go out shortly and have a look and if they are reasonable ill get a few pictures for you, I don't want anything for them in fact I would go as far as to say if you have the doors cards they could come free with the rest of the car.... 😄😄

RollingThunder · Nov 29th, 2020, 18:30

Hi Craig, thanks for the offer. I'd be happy to pay for the door cards if they're decent

And if the XC70 still has the front bumper I might be interested in that !!!

All the best, Sam

Nov 5th, 2020, 20:55	#11
Cookeh Premier Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2022 17:04 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Derbyshire	Flock the dash. Then you get your grey colour and absolutely zero glare. Plus it's flock, it just looks cool. __________________ 1995 Volvo 850 T5 Estate (Manual)

Nov 6th, 2020, 09:07	#12
RollingThunder Grumpy Old Git Last Online: Today 09:16 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Yorkshire View Photos By: RollingThunder	I had considered pulling it out and spraying it with matt black/grey plasticote or similar. __________________ 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

Nov 6th, 2020, 09:11	#13
Cookeh Premier Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2022 17:04 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Derbyshire	Will peel and look like a cheap rush job. Flock kits are available around £30 so basically the same price as the paint. __________________ 1995 Volvo 850 T5 Estate (Manual)

Nov 6th, 2020, 09:13	#14
RollingThunder Grumpy Old Git Last Online: Today 09:16 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Yorkshire View Photos By: RollingThunder	I was a bit concerned about that tbh __________________ 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

Nov 6th, 2020, 19:56	#16
RollingThunder Grumpy Old Git Last Online: Today 09:16 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Yorkshire View Photos By: RollingThunder	Excellent link - thanks! __________________ 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

Nov 6th, 2020, 11:14	#15
Bob Meadows Premier Member Last Online: Today 19:14 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: STANDISH LANCASHIRE	This is the link for the door card repair:~ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fa_fX-oZP6Q Interesting approach and as I have to do this at some stage I'm looking for recommendations. Some ideas with this have been gained but I think that it can be improved upon particularly to the way that the panel insert edges are finished (perhaps piped/ sewn edge?) Colour matching will be straight forward as the products are available- one point to watch for is the correct type of glue that is used-it has to be heat proof-probably a failing on the originals. Bob.

Nov 9th, 2020, 16:59	#18
RollingThunder Grumpy Old Git Last Online: Today 09:16 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Yorkshire View Photos By: RollingThunder	Thanks again for checking, greatly appreciated __________________ 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

Nov 29th, 2020, 14:46	#19
craigoodwood HE WHORE Last Online: May 30th, 2023 20:49 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: TELFORD shropshire	RT, I've still got an xc70 in the garage with a beige interior, I can't just remember what the door cards are like but I don't think they had the cover trim separated.... I'll go out shortly and have a look and if they are reasonable ill get a few pictures for you, I don't want anything for them in fact I would go as far as to say if you have the doors cards they could come free with the rest of the car.... 😄😄 __________________

Nov 29th, 2020, 18:30	#20
RollingThunder Grumpy Old Git Last Online: Today 09:16 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Yorkshire View Photos By: RollingThunder	Hi Craig, thanks for the offer. I'd be happy to pay for the door cards if they're decent And if the XC70 still has the front bumper I might be interested in that !!! All the best, Sam __________________ 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

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