Body/Trim: 70: - rubber roof strips

jack taylor · May 4th, 2018, 22:29

Hi, The rubber roof strips on my 1998 V70 are starting to peel. I am thinking of removing the rubber in the centre channel and painting with hammerite smooth black paint. Has anyone else tried painting the strip and if so how did it last. thanks jack.

Cookeh · May 5th, 2018, 09:14

It's quite a common fix. On the 850 people also tend to just polish up the aluminium that the paint is peeling off.

Regarding how long it will last, depends on whether or not the paint is UV resistant, how well you prepped the surface, if you clearcoat it (UV resistant again), and if you keep it protected (wax/seal it). If you do all of them there is no reason it shouldn't last for a good few years.

jack taylor · May 6th, 2018, 14:33

Hi Cookeh, many thanks for that. clearly preparation is the key.

May 4th, 2018, 22:29	#1
jack taylor Master Member Last Online: May 15th, 2022 15:53 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Torrenueva, Costa del Sol	rubber roof strips Hi, The rubber roof strips on my 1998 V70 are starting to peel. I am thinking of removing the rubber in the centre channel and painting with hammerite smooth black paint. Has anyone else tried painting the strip and if so how did it last. thanks jack.

May 5th, 2018, 09:14	#2
Cookeh Premier Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2022 17:04 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Derbyshire	It's quite a common fix. On the 850 people also tend to just polish up the aluminium that the paint is peeling off. Regarding how long it will last, depends on whether or not the paint is UV resistant, how well you prepped the surface, if you clearcoat it (UV resistant again), and if you keep it protected (wax/seal it). If you do all of them there is no reason it shouldn't last for a good few years. __________________ 1995 Volvo 850 T5 Estate (Manual)

May 6th, 2018, 14:33	#3
jack taylor Master Member Last Online: May 15th, 2022 15:53 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Torrenueva, Costa del Sol	Hi Cookeh, many thanks for that. clearly preparation is the key.

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