Repairing alloy scratches + body chip

[aab203]

Originally Posted by Philip Fisher

You must have found some monster curbs to damage the 19in alloys. The tyres on mine really protrude and protect the wheel. I have been in and out of potholes. Up and down kerbs and into a very narrow multi story curving ramp in Sheffield where the wheels rubbed all the way up and 32k miles later I havent got a single scratch on any of my wheels......

For the front passenger wheel, that was me not being used to the size of the car and in a rush pulling to the side of a road as my daughter said she was not well and was going to be sick... which of course never happened lol

I have no idea how the rear alloy has been scratched. I can only blame the wife of course

When I got the car I was reassured by how much the rubber protrudes from the alloys - obviously that still hasn't helped!

[volvocamper]

Originally Posted by aab203

Hi,

The passenger side wheels have had a few runs in with curbs over the last few months (see attached pics). What would be the best (and economical) way to repair them?

Also, I noticed a chip on the rear of the car, which is a bit annoying. Any suggestions of how I can repair this too?

Thanks!

Buy the correct touch-up stick from the dealer. Shake well and apply a drop of paint onto an old margarine carton lid. With the sharp end of a cocktail stick collect a very small droplet of paint and apply it into the 'hole' in the paint in the bumper (better to have a too small a drop than to large). The paint will fill up the hole and after a couple of applications you will barely notice it as it is on the very edge. You could finish off with a small droplet of lacquer (this will be included in the touch-up pack) but tbh if you are happy with the result it is not critical to use this on such a small repair.
Have had to repair stone chips in this way many times over the years and have found the cocktail stick is the best method of application as brushes apply too much paint.

[aab203]

Originally Posted by volvocamper

Buy the correct touch-up stick from the dealer. Shake well and apply a drop of paint onto an old margarine carton lid. With the sharp end of a cocktail stick collect a very small droplet of paint and apply it into the 'hole' in the paint in the bumper (better to have a too small a drop than to large). The paint will fill up the hole and after a couple of applications you will barely notice it as it is on the very edge. You could finish off with a small droplet of lacquer (this will be included in the touch-up pack) but tbh if you are happy with the result it is not critical to use this on such a small repair.
Have had to repair stone chips in this way many times over the years and have found the cocktail stick is the best method of application as brushes apply too much paint.

Thanks for the information, I think I'll go down that route! Where is the chasis / identification plate on the XC90 so I can get the colour code?

Just a thought....How do these small repairs fair with pressure washing the car? Will the touch-up paint come off under the pressure of the water?

[volvocamper]

Originally Posted by aab203

Thanks for the information, I think I'll go down that route! Where is the chasis / identification plate on the XC90 so I can get the colour code?

Just a thought....How do these small repairs fair with pressure washing the car? Will the touch-up paint come off under the pressure of the water?

I had a mark 1 XC90 from 09 (new) to 13 and a Touareg since but considering an XC90 next March when change due so cant help with VIN plate on new one but you wont need it, give reg no to dealer and they will know which touch up kit you will need. No it wont come out when pressure washed. Always a good idea to wipe the scratch with a degreaser before applying paint (brake cleaner is esp good if you have any).

[thesecretsanta]

Hi aab203 - received your message but can't reply as not posted enough...email me:
volvo at markandemma dot co dot uk
and i'll send the message I was trying to send!

[Driver Dave]

I had a deep scratch repaired by Revive - they are a franchise company but do repairs for a number of dealers.
The guy who has the Sottish Highlands franchise did an absolutely superb job, you cannot see where the damage was, I can thoroughly recommend him but it's probably a bit of a journey for you to use him

[aab203]

Thanks both.

Unfortunately whilst at the petrol station I came out after paying to find out the passenger door had been hit/scratched (image attached). It's so disappointing (and frustrating) that people have no decency to take responsibility for their actions and own up to what they did.

I've had no time to see if the station will release any CCTV footage to me, but I'm not optimistic this would go anywhere anyway.

I'm looking to get the door repaired and thought I'd look into the suggestions in this thread rather than go to a body shop.

So far I've been quoted £500 to repair (which feels a lot). I'm also not sure if its worth raising a claim with the insurance company or just sorting this myself.

[MCV60]

Originally Posted by aab203

Thanks both.

Unfortunately whilst at the petrol station I came out after paying to find out the passenger door had been hit/scratched (image attached). It's so disappointing (and frustrating) that people have no decency to take responsibility for their actions and own up to what they did.

I've had no time to see if the station will release any CCTV footage to me, but I'm not optimistic this would go anywhere anyway.

I'm looking to get the door repaired and thought I'd look into the suggestions in this thread rather than go to a body shop.

So far I've been quoted £500 to repair (which feels a lot). I'm also not sure if its worth raising a claim with the insurance company or just sorting this myself.

I had similar damage over 2 panels to my previous V60 when parked in works carpark and was quoted circa £500. Apparently there’s a reasonable amount of labour in removing the door, mechanism etc. Cost did not allow for 2days courtesy car.

In the end I went through the insurance. Fortunately the person responsible admitted fault after showing them CCTV. Certainly worth pursuing the CCTV.