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S80 '98-'06 / S60 '00-'09 / V70 & XC70 '00-'07 General Forum for the P2-platform S60 / V70 / XC70 / S80 models |
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Nov 14th, 2018, 20:32 | #1 |
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Headlight restoration
The headlights on my v70 are really Misty.
Will those restoration kits you get online do the job? |
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Nov 15th, 2018, 12:30 | #3 |
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Aren't all V70 lights glass?
My PH2 has glass lights. One mists up with condensation, but that is on the inside.
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Nov 15th, 2018, 13:19 | #4 |
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Yeh I think they are glass.
Does that mean they are not workable? |
Nov 15th, 2018, 13:43 | #5 |
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If its condensation, drill some holes in the back of the headlight unit
Worked on a BM I had a few years ago |
Nov 15th, 2018, 14:31 | #6 |
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My 2006 MY car has plastic lenses. The misting is definitely on the outside. Whilst it was in the bodyshop I got them to do the job for about £20. It has lasted about 2 to 3 years, but they are now staring to show signs of deterioration again, so I will need to think about my next course of action.
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Nov 19th, 2018, 14:23 | #7 |
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My P2 2007 has plastic headlamps that were 'milky' I purchased a tube of rubbing body compound with wet and dry 800/ 1200 / 2500 grade. Mask the body around the lens. Start with 800 + plenty of water rubbing gently until you get the hang of it. Upgrade to 1200, finish with 2500. If you happy with this result. commence with rubbing compound using a soft sponge head on a slow speed drill again plenty of water I guarantee this will now get messy.wiping away the lens as you go. Inspect progress and continue for approximately 45 mins - 1 hour each side.
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Nov 19th, 2018, 15:01 | #8 |
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Headlamp restoration kit
Hi,
I used the Autoglym kit and my cordless drill to do the lenses on my XC70 a couple of months ago: https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showp...postcount=1550 The kit instructions are good and I’m very pleased with the results. The kit has enough pads and compound for a few repeats. Bill
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Nov 19th, 2018, 16:04 | #9 |
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+1 for the Autoglym kit for plastic lenses. The drill attachment and pads make it a fairly quick job. There are other kits too - the 3M one is said to be good.
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Nov 19th, 2018, 21:29 | #10 |
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Wet and dry paper wetted and start with 800 grit and work your way down to 2500 grit and take your time. It will get them polished. Work in some T cut as you go, and the longer you spend the better the end result.
http://https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?p=2434478#post2434478
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