Volvo 240

**thinksnow** · 07-25-2004, 05:23 PM

AWFUL weather over the past week and for the next week, but managed to work this one in.

NXT Wash

CM clay

NXT Wash

Menzerna Powergloss w/ rotary and cutting pad

PG w/ rotary and polishing pad

FP II w/ PC and polishing pad

S100 SEC (thanks, Mosca!)

#16

Windows: Rotary with LC cutting pad and AG Glass Polish

Hubcaps removed and scrubbed, first with a wheel brush and A2Z, then with a toothbrush and A2Z. Wheels and tires with A2Z, tires dressed with TOL Grape.

Minimal interior work--vacuum, clean mats, windows, etc...

Front Angle Before/After:

Rear Angle Before/After:

Trunk Close-Up Before/After (I forgot my halogens, sorry):

Items of note:

*After using the PG with the polishing pad, it was a true debate whether or not to use the FP II. The PG does a very good job of breaking down with the rotary.

*I`m finding the TOL Grape dressing is extremely variable depending on the tire. This brick was wearing Michelin X-Ones and the look was a *perfect* satin glow. I previously used the dressing on some Michelin Hydro Edges and the look was far too glossy. Go figure.

*Special thanks to Mosca for the SEC and to Spilchy for the Saran Wrap tip (to avoid sling clean-up).

**Thomas Dekany** · 07-25-2004, 05:37 PM

Huge difference, good job.

**rstype** · 07-25-2004, 05:40 PM

Looks nice! Volvo paint from the late 80`s and early 90`s is extremely hard -- I doubt even a Cyclo could remove all those swirls!

**Thomas Dekany** · 07-25-2004, 05:45 PM

How long did it take you & did you do anything to the inside?

**thinksnow** · 07-25-2004, 05:59 PM

Originally posted by BW

Looks nice! Volvo paint from the late 80`s and early 90`s is extremely hard -- I doubt even a Cyclo could remove all those swirls!

No joke. I`ll know that from here on out

The surface wasn`t flawless by any stretch of the imagination, but she did regain some of her gloss.

Originally posted by tdekany

How long did it take you & did you do anything to the inside?

With the multiple passes of polishing and compounding, the outside took roughly 4 hours. Only spent about 30 minutes on the inside for windows, dash surfaces, vacuuming, and spot removal in a couple of places on the carpets and seats (Woolite/water).

**imported_BretFraz** · 07-25-2004, 08:59 PM

Great job!! Especially on the wheels :up :up

**stilez** · 07-26-2004, 04:17 PM

Amazing results!!!

Looks 100x better

**317indy** · 07-26-2004, 04:25 PM

Great job. Its so much more dark and richer. Whats up with the rear bumper? Is that an easy fix or not?

**Lowejackson** · 07-26-2004, 04:29 PM

Excellent work :up

The swirl removal and wheel clean up are first class.

**thinksnow** · 07-26-2004, 05:13 PM

Unfortunately, no. It`s the same on both sides and apparently there are trim pieces missing (not a fallen bumper as I thought initially). She has replaced both at $75 a pop in the past, so it`s somewhat of a lost cause

The Type-A in me wanted to run to the dealership for another set!

Originally posted by 317indy

Great job. Its so much more dark and richer. Whats up with the rear bumper? Is that an easy fix or not?

**thinksnow** · 07-26-2004, 05:17 PM

Sean, thanks!

Bret and Lowejackson--the same couple of neighbors walked by several times while I was scrubbing the removed hubcaps, once with a large brush and finishing up with the Oral-B. I was waiting for them to send for some men in white coats from their expressions.