Carnauba

[volvokid]

I wouldnt think so hes a fiat and alfa man, look in his profile that will tell u when he was last on

[mr shifter]

I was asked today about this car - I just hope the paint fix will have been well cared for. But wthout decent wash technique & maintenance - I guess it will be interesting to see. I remember the 4 days of hard graft with claybar & the porter cable DA polisher.

I got it remapped too - as a wedding surprise for Moppy. Again it will be interesting to see if the remap still exists after3 years - ECU may have been sold, actuator & parts may be somewhat tired. Power wise again it is a complete guess.

The best part of it was getting to drive Tash to her wedding & then on to her reception. That was a good day!! Such a shame we don't see her likes around her anymore.

I own this car now. It still looks good. Shall get some pictures posted soon. It still has its ecu and goes very well, but it seems to be overboosting a tad.

[Wobbly Dave]

Actuator control parts & diaphragms & all that jazz will need to be checked. I would also do a thorough service.

How are the swirls in the sunlight?

[mr shifter]

There are a few small marks and scratches which will come out. Theres a scuff on the bonnet which again will come out. But as for swirls there really isnt any. A testament to the effort you put in to the car 3 or so years ago. Im going give it a quick polish and deal with the little bits n bobs in the spring as the car still looks very good.
A service is next on the list and im going to try to see if theres any service history as theres nothing with the car except a few volvo stickers under the bonnet. Oh and a cambelt methinks as i have no idea when that was done.
And 4 wheel refurb, matey round the corner has a Smartpaint franchise ( alloy wheel repair/refurb)and hes given me a price i cannot refuse.
For an older car it drives very nicely indeed. Shall get some pictures of it on here soon.

[mr shifter]

Not the best pictures but a general idea of what it looks like now.

[Wobbly Dave]

Yep still looks pretty good from here

[mr shifter]

As theres no history at all with it i phoned volvo and there are service records with them under its original reg and its previous private reg, A8NFU, so brother in law aiming to get the print out on it. Thats a bonus.
It seems to sit a bit high, did read on another related thread it had 4x4 suspension?

[Wobbly Dave]

I think with a clay, glaze, seal & wax it would look bright as a button.

[mr shifter]

Weather permitting going to clay it at the weekend. As for the rest im a philistine, prob dynaglaze jobby and auto glym polish.

[Wobbly Dave]

sounds like a plan!