[MyNameIdeasWereTaken]

Brushed finish? Nice! Looking forward to seeing the finished product.

Most scratches in the waterfall console and door handles are not scratches in the aluminum, they're scratches in the surface finish.

After gently sanding off the finish, I brushed new lines into the raw aluminum. I started with 200 grit sand paper to get rid of the sanding marks, eventually working my way up to 2000 grit sand paper for a smooth and brushed finish. (there are still a few dings in the trim)

I used Mother's Mag and Aluminum polish, 3 applications, for the new finish. The appearance has held up great for the last few days; the polish prevents fingerprints and dirt build up.

It's brighter than the original aluminum trim. While it is even more prone to scratches now, I can easily sand them out, re-brush it, and polish it.

I also finished work on a brushed aluminum insert for the shift knob, a perfect match to the waterfall.

Next up are the door handles!

Update: Door handles are finished! It's been a few months with the waterfall re-finished, it has held up great. Just requires a little dusting a polishing on occasion.

 

[airjordan117]

Man i fell in love with your Volvo ever since I saw it on Youtube
Especially those Stealth headlights!!!
Fantastic Car

 

[TG]

Nice work. Too bad mine as some dings that goes beyond the clear coat

 

[MyNameIdeasWereTaken]

Man i fell in love with your Volvo ever since I saw it on Youtube
Especially those Stealth headlights!!!
Fantastic Car

Thanks! Glad to hear that my name has been getting out there with YouTube; always glad to direct YouTube Volvo traffic to SwedeSpeed.

 

[MyNameIdeasWereTaken]

Copied Slasher and used the rest of my silicone boost hose for my washer sprayers. It's better than just throwing it away

 

[MyNameIdeasWereTaken]

Coolant Reservoir Replaced

Coolant reservoir replaced:

 

[mrjoe90]

Coolant reservoir replaced:

I actually just replaced mine because of a crack. But my coolant level still runs a bit low... Gonna have to check the hoses

 

[MyNameIdeasWereTaken]

I actually just replaced mine because of a crack. But my coolant level still runs a bit low... Gonna have to check the hoses

What do you mean by running low? When the engine is cool, where does your coolant level sit? There's a chance you may have just lost some fluid through vapors (from the cracked reservoir) or spilling some during the reservoir swap.

 

[mrjoe90]

What do you mean by running low? When the engine is cool, where does your coolant level sit? There's a chance you may have just lost some fluid through vapors (from the cracked reservoir) or spilling some during the reservoir swap.

I swapped out the reservoir and filled it to what is recommended. A few drives later, I looked at it (engine had been off for a bit) and it was under the recommended, about 3/4 of the way down the LOW label.

 

[MyNameIdeasWereTaken]

Double check the hose in the back then. Most likely it's just a little loose.

 

[MyNameIdeasWereTaken]

Broken Screen

Last week we hit temps in the low 20°s. I came out to the car and discovered this:

In the last few days, it has doubled in size. The lower right spot is a result of me pushing the screen as hard as I could, in an attempt to duplicate the problem, which I successfully did.

It beats me how the other two spots appeared when the screen was fine driving to work, nothing touched it, then messed up when I got in the car that evening.
I'm assuming I need to replace the entire screen. Will any P1 screen work? Or are there specifics with basic/premium sound, model years, etc.?

 

[TurbineWagon]

Almost looks like dead pixels. Weird. Mine has seen temps below -10 and is fine, I wonder if it's just an age thing?

I would assume any P1 car screen should work... that part of the interface should all be the same. Any differences would be in the car's software itself (all assumptions here).

 

[MyNameIdeasWereTaken]

I would assume any P1 car screen should work... that part of the interface should all be the same. Any differences would be in the car's software itself (all assumptions here).

That's what I was thinking... I found a screen for $50, which is a steal, so I may just get it.

 

[Slasher]

you got the dead pixel upgrade! keep them...they look kinda cool. WW hose looks good!
as does the paint job on the engine cover & battery cover. looks really good.

 

[Jonxy]

What model number is your screen? Mine is all dead on the bottom half :/

Its written on the back of the display.

 

[MyNameIdeasWereTaken]

What model number is your screen? Mine is all dead on the bottom half :/

Its written on the back of the display.

I'll have to check... Will that matter for replacements?

 

[Jonxy]

I'll have to check... Will that matter for replacements?

Yea, there are about 2 or 3 diff screens. It has to do with what cd player you have I believe.

 

[MyNameIdeasWereTaken]

Part #8696495
Supplier # 2248

I found one on e-bay for $80... Seems pricey.

 

[MyNameIdeasWereTaken]

These are the exact numbers on my screen.

This is the screen I'd like to get. http://www.ebay.com/itm/161144486406?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

 

[Jonxy]

Ask the seller I didnt see anything on the auction about part number. Some sellers will ask for vin to verify