Roof bar end caps.

Pidgeonpost · Apr 11th, 2022, 09:26

The plastic caps on the ends of the roof rails on our V70 are looking a bit tired. I was wondering if they are easy to remove and replace or respray as they detract from the appearance of the car a bit. Any thoughts please?

https://1drv.ms/u/s!Au4S2aENIJP6gdN_pAHQST0Rcv3QpQ

Pidgeonpost · Apr 12th, 2022, 07:57

I think (hope) that I may have found the answer to this from the thread below. It's for the earlier V70, but I'm hoping method is the same for a 2008 model.

https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=180661

passenger · Apr 12th, 2022, 10:15

Nice. I would once remove them and repaint them

simboc2004 · Sep 16th, 2022, 10:38

Not so simple on a P3 V70, I'm afraid. On previous models the end caps could be removed from outside, whilst the 2008-2016 models are entirely bolted on from inside the vehicle.

I am about to attempt swapping mine from black bars to aluminium (which I have already obtained). Those black bars are in excellent condition and you are welcome to have them for free if you like? Once I get them swapped, of course...

Pidgeonpost · Sep 16th, 2022, 20:55

Oh no! That's disappointing! I watched a YouTube video of someone Stateside removing the caps, but I'd have to find it again to be sure whether it was a P2.
I appreciate your kind and generous offer, but I think that, like you, I prefer the silver look (even if mine are a bit scabby at the moment).

Apr 11th, 2022, 09:26	#1
Pidgeonpost Master Member Last Online: Apr 8th, 2024 06:51 Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Gloucester	Roof bar end caps. The plastic caps on the ends of the roof rails on our V70 are looking a bit tired. I was wondering if they are easy to remove and replace or respray as they detract from the appearance of the car a bit. Any thoughts please? https://1drv.ms/u/s!Au4S2aENIJP6gdN_pAHQST0Rcv3QpQ

Sep 16th, 2022, 10:38	#4
simboc2004 SimboC2004 Last Online: Today 08:38 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Diss	Not so simple on a P3 V70, I'm afraid. On previous models the end caps could be removed from outside, whilst the 2008-2016 models are entirely bolted on from inside the vehicle. I am about to attempt swapping mine from black bars to aluminium (which I have already obtained). Those black bars are in excellent condition and you are welcome to have them for free if you like? Once I get them swapped, of course... __________________ Volvo V70 P3 ES D3/D4 2011 - 170,000 miles in Black Stone Volvo V40 R-Design Nav Plus D4 190 - 60,000 miles in Osmium Grey Past: '90 944 2.0 turbo, '91 944 2.0, '92 945 2.0 turbo, '95 945 2.3 HPT, '09 C30 2.0D R Design 180bhp+, '13 C30 D2 Lux.

Sep 16th, 2022, 20:55	#5
Pidgeonpost Master Member Last Online: Apr 8th, 2024 06:51 Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Gloucester	Oh no! That's disappointing! I watched a YouTube video of someone Stateside removing the caps, but I'd have to find it again to be sure whether it was a P2. I appreciate your kind and generous offer, but I think that, like you, I prefer the silver look (even if mine are a bit scabby at the moment). __________________ V70 D5 SE Lux MY 2008

Apr 12th, 2022, 07:57	#2
Pidgeonpost Master Member Last Online: Apr 8th, 2024 06:51 Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Gloucester	I think (hope) that I may have found the answer to this from the thread below. It's for the earlier V70, but I'm hoping method is the same for a 2008 model. https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=180661

Apr 12th, 2022, 10:15	#3
passenger Master Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2024 21:40 Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Mountains	Nice. I would once remove them and repaint them

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